via East Coast Creative http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/2013/08/ladies-night-out-diy-white-box-challenge.html By noreply@blogger.com (East Coast Creative)
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Bed hack: Expedit, Vika and Ribba's perfect union By: Jules Yap
Materials: 3 Expedit shelving units; 1 Expedit cube; 1 Vika Amon table top; 1 Ribba picture ledge; 1 bed base; 1 mattress.
Description: Here's an ikea hack of a tall double bed with nightstands and headboard: all black, all clean, lots of storage.
Just stuff put together, no extra building necessary.
I made it with 3 long Expedit shelving units and 1 Expedit cube. The headboard is a Vika Amon table top attached to a Ribba picture ledge. (What I haven't bothered with yet was finding proper bedding.)
So: like on other bed hacks, along the length of it are 2 Expedits. Then across, at the head of the bed, there's a third one, plus a cube, resulting in one 'Expedit cube' on each side of the bed, working as nightstands.
This makes the structure 224cm long and 228cm wide (at the head, with the nightstands). I didn't fix anything to anything. And voila, a bed frame!
On top of the frame I used a 200x140cm slatted bed base (also from IKEA actually) - but any base would do, like a simple board - and then a thick mattress which makes the whole bed 73cm tall.
(As you know, each Expedit is made of a structure with 4 shelves; on the third unit used across the bed, which is hidden, I only attached one shelf at one end, so I still have 3 small black shelves I can put up anywhere.)
The bed has 12 storage "boxes" (5 on each side and 2 on the nightstands)! Ikea's drawers inserts are really nice for the nightstands (you can only see one in the pics as on my last trip to Ikea I bought several for the house and only later realized I was short of one), and on the remaining 10 cubes any complements could be used; I used six Drona boxes.
Under the bed between the Expedits there's still plenty of space (the gap is about 70cm wide). It could even have one of those under the bed storage boxes, with wheels maybe. Currently I simply have a big travel bag under there, with some bedding inside.
Now on to the headboard.
The Vika Amon table top is 150x75cm. I attached (with some *really* strong double-sided tape) the shorter side of a 115cm Ribba shelf to the back of it, centered, and then screwed the other side of the Ribba to the wall (only the middle screw actually), resting the Vika on top of the third Expedit.
I could've added more shelves below that top shelf (check out this similar hack, but I don't really need that space, which can also be used to hide electrics and such.
I may still make a cushioned something to go between the mattress and the Vika.
And that's it. Hope you enjoyed it =)
See more pics here.
~ Sara Peralta, Portugal
via IKEA Hackers http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/bed-hack-expedit-vika-and-ribbas.html From Jules Yap
Comfy Marius By: Jules Yap
Materials: Marius Stool, Cilla Chair Pad, GOOP glue, fabric, fabric glue, yarn, needle and thread
Description: I purchased a CILLA Chair pad and a MARIUS Stool (both in black) at IKEA. I then used scraps of materials left over from other projects.
Prior to putting together the Marius Stool, I attached a Cilla Chair Pad to the top using GOOP glue.
I then covered the top with a scrap of fabric. I cut slits (like button holes) near the 4 corners of the fabric to fit tightly over the screw holes in the stool - this helped hold the fabric in place. I then used GOOP to glue the corners of the fabric down to the underside of the seat and let that dry.
Using needle and thread, I sewed the excess fabric together so that it could not move anymore. Using fabric glue, I continued this (messy and unattractive) attaching.
I am assuming no one will see the underside of my stool - but if you're concerned, you could easily cut a circle of fabric and fabric glue it over all of this mess.
I then put the Marius Stool together as per the IKEA directions.
After that, I finger-knit some yarn. I used about 1/2 a skein and finger-knit it 3-times over to make it the right thickness. This YouTube video was helpful when I first learned to do this.
I just followed this procedure using first a single piece of yarn, then repeated it using the knitted chain, and then did it a third time using that double-knitted chain.
I used fabric glue to put the yarn around the edge of the stool to make it look more finished.
I plan to make a set using different fabrics and different yarns as spare seating.
~ Liz, Brooklyn, NY
via IKEA Hackers http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/comfy-marius.html From Jules Yap
Half Lack Hack By: Jules Yap
Materials: Lack side table, hand saw, pliers, wood glue, painters tape
Description: I bought a Lack side table for my living room, but it was too big for the space next to my couch. I wanted something half the size, so I decided to cut it in half.
I measured the table top and laid some painters tape in the middle (around 10.8 inches). The tape will prevent the table from chipping when cutting it in half. I drew a line on the painters tape marking the middle of the table. I used a hand saw and cut following the line I drew.
You should now have two pieces. You will need to remove the legs from one half of the table. With the 2 legs removed, use some pliers to remove the screws. Now use wood glue to attach the legs to the table top. You can wait for the glue to dry before gluing the base to the legs. I did it all at once, but it was a little frustrating because the legs kept falling off. Once everything is glued together, I put some heavy objects on the table to help the glue adhere.
One side of the table doesn't look very good because you can see inside of the table top. This side is against my couch so you never see it. So if you decide to hack the Lack, plan to have it against a wall or a couch.
~ Daniel Dan
via IKEA Hackers http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/half-lack-hack.html From Jules Yap
Hacker help: Call for suggestions: NORBO dining/side table By: Jules Yap
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| Photo: IKEA.com |
Materials: NORBO wall-mounted drop-leaf table, ????
Description: Looking for suggestions to transform my NORBO into a full-size (4+ people) dining room table that collapses into a side table when not in use. I like the NORDEN gateleg table, but it's expensive and bulky, and doesn't seat too many people.
Thank you!
~ Sarah
via IKEA Hackers http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/hacker-help-call-for-suggestions-norbo.html From Jules Yap
Thursday, August 15, 2013
FrankenRoaster - Coffee Roaster Drum By: Jules Yap
Materials: Ordning Colander x2, Ordning Utensil Caddy x1, Metal shears, pop rivets, grinder, gloves, drill, hammer. Plasma torch optional.
Description: First, remove the handles from the colanders.
They are attached by 4 small spot welds. Your 1/8 drill bit should be fine, and that will get it warmed up for later.
Flatten the handles with a hammer.
Cut the bottom out of one of the colanders. Hard to do with the shears. A plasma torch works great. The grinder will also work, though you will lost a lot of material. If you go that route, buy a second Utensil Caddy.
On the other colander, cut a small cross on the bottom. Not quite an inch across. You can easily cut between the holes.
You will also need to get a piece of 3/8 stainless rod, about 3 feet long. Inventables is a good source.
Cut the caddy down the side, and then cut out the bottom. You should now have two circles of stainless. If you didn't end up with a circle when processing the first colander, use another caddy.
Cut the circles in half.
Cut two strips, about 3/4 wide, all of the way around the caddy. One should not have holes in it. This would be from the top of the caddy. Drill some holes along it, but not in the middle of the length, and pop rivet them together.
Cut up the rest of the caddy, getting 12 or so pieces that do not have holes. I had 6 that were maybe 2 inches long by 3/4. The rest were 1/2 by 3/4, roughly.
Lay the long strips against the flat handles, so that half of the strip hangs off of the side. Drill and rivet. You should end up with a 2 inch strip running along the side at each end.
Bend the remaining strip 90 degrees, away from the handle. Repeat.
I had two of these handles with only a small piece of metal at one end. Not a big deal.
The half circles will be angled vanes fitting into the curvature at the ends of the colanders. I used my grinder to shape them. Note, the vanes will be opposite from one end to the other. As the drum rotates, you will want these vanes to move the beans out of the end and back into the center. They should point downwards, and towards each other once mounted. I mounted them with another tab of stainless, riveted first to the vane, then to the colander.
You can also place the tabs against the colander to make drill markings. A sharpie works great for this. Mark with a sharpie, hit with a punch, and drill away.
The colanders have symmetrical patterns of holes, which make locating everything a breeze. I picked the center of a field of holes on each of the 4 sides, and touched the inside seam with the grinder, cutting a channel for the side vanes to cross through. Otherwise, they would not lay flat. These vanes will also be holding the two sides together.
Now, take that double thick strap, and cut the length so that it is 2 inches longer than the colanders are wide. Fold one inch on each side 90 degrees. Hold against the side of the colander that you cut the bottom out of. Mark the drill holes, then drill. Also, start a larger hole in the very middle, and then cut a star pattern. Make sure you force the stainless rod through to open it up. Now, mount the strap across the colander. Make sure that the direction that your star points will be the same direction as the star points on the bottom of the other colander. This way, you can push the rod through all at once when it's time.
OK. Vanes mounted at an angle? I folded the tabs I had riveted to the vanes, marked the tabs close to where they would be, drilled and riveted. I was then able to adjust them just a bit.
Mount the side vanes on one side. Once that is done, drop the other colander over. I had to fashion a little hook tool from one of the rivet dowels. I held it with pliers, stuck it through a hole, and pinched the flat of the sheet steel attached to the vane, but not yet attached to the new end of the colander. Without pinching it, the drill simply pushed the sheet metal away. You can also get your hand into the colander, but I wasn't too keen about holding a small piece of metal that I was about to drill. Once you get one hole drilled, put in a rivet, and then you should be able to drill a couple more.
Get all four of those attached that way, push your rod through, and you're done!
A drive motor and gearing is another dialog.
See more photos.
~ beefybean, United States
via IKEA Hackers http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/frankenroaster-coffee-roaster-drum.html From Jules Yap
Ikea Desk Makover under $50.00 By: Jules Yap
Materials:
Saw Horse Legs (Ikea offers different styles)
Glass top
Mona Lisa Gold Leafing
Mona Lisa Gold Leafing Glue
Hammer
Sponge
Wine (optional)
Description: I have been searching for a desk for my new studio in Lawrenceville for weeks. Everything was either overpriced crap or the same old, same old. My style is pretty Hollywood Regency and I have been gushing for gold lately. After searching the internet for DIY desk ideas, I came across Ikea Hackers and decided to give my own hack a whirl.
After some reservation, I decided to sleep with the enemy (and am not feeling one bit ashamed about it). I made my way through the maze of Made in China crap and kids on leashes, sorting for some sort of inspiration. After spotting these Vika Lerberg sawhorse legs, I was sold on the $10.00 a piece price tag and off we were.
I grabbed a glass of wine, effortlessly assembled and spray painted them gold. For the top, I had a spare piece of glass sitting around, so I used that. You can also get glass cut at (Cully Glass on Beaver Avenue in the North Side.)
The desk was missing something.. It was neat, and simple, but I didn't feel satisfied with it the way it stood. I ended up heading to Hobby Lobby (AKA the black hole) and picked up some gold leafing. I gold leafed the under side of the glass-- which sounds way more complicated than it actually is -- and voila! A totally chic hollywood regency desk for under $40.00!!!
~ Morgan McCollum, Pittsburgh
via IKEA Hackers http://www.ikeahackers.net/2013/08/ikea-desk-makover-under-5000.html From Jules Yap
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