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Tools & materials Safety equipment (mask, ear and eye protection) ® Quick-grip clamps @ Pair of sawhorses ™ Tape measure and pencil § Jigsaw @ Framing square ® Drill with 54mm holesaw, 2.5mm and driver bits ™ Cloths ® Mini roller with spare covers and tray = Small paintbrush © 2440mm x 1220mm x 12mm marine plywood* 1 180-grit abrasive paper with sanding block ™ Undercoat primer @ Exterior paint in various colours (we used British Paints Atrium Light and Dulux Basketweave Beige) ™ Clear epoxy adhesive ™ Three 1250mm metal garden stakes Six 6mm copper saddle clips ™@ 6G x 12mm stainless steel pan head screws DIY TOOLKIT ra 1.Clamp a 2440mm x 1220mm sheet of 12mm marine plywood on a pair of sawhorses and cut in half with a jigsaw to create two squares. On one piece, use a framing square to mark horizontal and vertical centre-lines. 3 To cut the windows, centre a 54mm holesaw and finish with a jigsaw. From the offcuts, cut extra triangle pieces for the roofs, battlements anda 150mm x 100mm-wide gate. Smooth around all cuts with 180-grit abrasive paper. Wipe away dust with a damp cloth. MAGIC CASTLE Inspire storytelling while spreading Christmas cheer with a whimsical front-yard installation, highlighted at night with a solar spotlight! 2 To draw the towers, mark 75mm either side of the vertical centre-line and 150mm in from the edges. Mark triangles for roofs, and 100mm x S4mm- wide windows. Cut around the towers and along the horizontal line with a jigsaw. 4 With a roller and small brush, apply primer and two coats of exterior paint, leaving to dry after each coat. Attach extra pieces with epoxy adhesive. At the back, position three stakes with two 6mm saddle clips each, pre-drilling with a 2.5mm bit to secure with 12mm screws. Crescent Lufkin 600mm x 400mm rafter ‘square, $21.35, |/N: 5660487. 2 Ozito ‘PXC’ PXJSS-600 18V jigsaw, $64.98/skin only (battery and charger sold separately), I/N: 6290477. 3 Gorilla clear epoxy glue, $17.80/25ml, I/N: 1230178. 4 Project Panel 2440mm x 1220mm x 30 bunnings.com.au | (O) bunnings | () bunnings ‘2mm AA grade hardwood marine plywood, $147, I/N: 0320024". Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. GIANT FLOWERS & TOADSTOOLS Use your plywood offcuts to make these... Mark 1m x 50mm-wide stems with leaves either side. To make flowers, mark out a 300mm- diametre circle, drawing petals inside. Use holesaw offcuts as the centres. ™ Cut flower shapes with a jigsaw, then sand and wipe away dust. Apply primer and two coats of exterior paint, leaving to dry after each. ™@ Position flowers on the stems, pre-drilling through the centre to secure with 18mm screws. Glue the flower centres over the screws. Behind the stems, secure 1250mm garden stakes with saddle clips and 12mm screws. Draw toadstool shapes about 350mm x 350mm; cut, sand, paint and use shorter 750mm stakes. Keep in mind... = Choose marine plywood and exterior paint to avoid moisture and UV damage. Use power tools in a ventilated area clear of distractions and always wear a mask when cutting and sanding timber. ™ Keep power tools securely locked away from children. Project and styling Samantha Pointon Project editing Natasha Dickins. sTimbers vary by state and
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