"M" is for Mudroom Bins #4

Build: mudroom bins

Custom size tapered wooden bins made to fit the cubby space in Tracy's mudroom.

Monogrammed with a single letter, one for each child:

And a cutout handle:

These bins measure 17"w x 15"d x 11"h, big and deep enough to hold all that cubby clutter - gloves, scarves, etc:

I've built lots of mudroom bins now, they are the perfect solution to fill the cubby space with a personalized, decorative, useful accessory.

#1: Full monogram with handles:

#2 Part A: Single monogram, shorter bin:

#2 Part B: Tall bin with stripe and rope handle:

#3: Full monogram in teal:

Here's how I built the mudroom bins:

1. Cut 1/2" plywood to size:

The sides are tapered in 1.5" on the lower edge.

2. Mark handle cutout with template:

3. Using circular drill bit remove end portions of handle cutout:

Then use a jigsaw to remove middle portion with a straight cut.

4. Construct with #6 - 1 1/2" wood screws and glue.

Then cut bottom from 1/4" plywood, nail and glue in place.

Putty, sand and prime.

5. Paint, I used Benjamin Moore high gloss enamel:

6. Print out letter, I used Engravers font 425 point.

Align print out and trace letter with ballpoint pen:

7. To paint I used DecoArt Traditions brushes, #3 round and #10 Filbert:

8. Paint on and inside the indent left by the pressure from the pen:

9. Seal with clear acrylic spray gloss.

10. Add felt to bottom.

Trace bin on white felt:

11. Cut out felt.

Sand base of bin to remove any excess paint.

Apply felt with spray adhesive then trim excess.

12. The felt is optional but a really nice touch to protect the finish on the cubbies and for ease when pulling the bin in and out:

Thank you Tracy, I hope your family enjoys their new bins.

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