When we bought a giant new bed in (maybe**) late 2019, I kept the wee feets from the old bed because I adored the shape and surely I could find a project for them?

… much time passed …

In May this year I was wandering the hardware store, saw the very same legs alongside those metal brackety things that you screw legs into and *boom* – flash of inspiration. As it turned out, I already had most of the supplies I needed, save for a top. I just needed to see everything out of my own context to realise the possibilities. This is why I love wandering around the hardware store.

After wandering and thinking a bit more I picked up a 20cm circle of mdf (as I search for a link I learn this is a teapot stand^^) and off I went.

I realised that if I wanted this to work, I would need to bust out the dremel and shorten the bolts at the top of the legs! After owning it for 15 years, I resolved to finally face my fears! As an aside, I’d really like to overcome this “buy stuff and be scared to use it” which happens way too often.

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Supplies!

You can see what I mean about the bolts – way too long to sit a top on.

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Dremel to the rescue!

It worked a treat, but was slightly scary. Many Sparks! Occasional shattering of the cutting wheel! You can see some of the shattered remnants scattered around on the left image.

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Not pictured. Priming and spray painting the teapot stand.

From memory, I stuck the metal feet holders on with the ever-useful sugru. Weighted under cookbooks for about 24 hours.

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Fin. So cute – looks like a wee creature.

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I’m mulling ideas around in my head for something with many more feet. And a second use of the dremel!

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** honestly, I have no idea and I’m attempting perfectionless, not historically accurate blogging (though it pains me to do so). Defnintely pre-pandemic though.

^^ oddly niche