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d.rickman 08-17-2011 07:26 PM

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My DH just completed building me a portable storage cabinet for some of my threads. I thought I would share with you.

Each side is 14" wide and 30" high
It is constructed using 1 1/2" x 3/4" boards the shelving units are the same, and the posts are
1/4" dowling and they sit 1 3/4" above their shelf - each of the shelves are 3" apart from the shelf above and below.
The backing is made from cabinet back boards. He also put a soft handle on the top for easy carrying. It has two hinges so it folds in half. All the shelves tilt to put on the thread and easy to take them off as well.

Needs fastener still to keep it closed - going looking for that tomorrow.

We travel a lot in our RV, so I can store it in the closet while travelling.

Thanks for looking.

Backside showing hinges
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Ramona Byrd 08-17-2011 07:30 PM

What a clever, practical gift. He was really using his head on this one, and it should be an add in to all RVs.

craftybear 08-17-2011 07:31 PM

great job, wow, love it

AndiR 08-17-2011 07:32 PM

Wow, you have a talented DH! Enjoy it!

Mariposa 08-17-2011 07:40 PM

Wow! Talented hubby, and great cabinet!

jaciqltznok 08-17-2011 08:18 PM

these were actually made at the turn of the last century. Made to sit beside a ladies chair. I have seen some very nice antique ones.
how did he make so that the bars tilt?

Needs some BLING now..ehhehe

burnsk 08-17-2011 08:23 PM

WOW - he could go into business making those. I'd order one. Nice job.

lovingmama 08-17-2011 08:28 PM

:thumbup: Great job!

Maia B 08-17-2011 10:56 PM

Wow! Looks lovely! What a thoughtful gift. I can imagine a market for these.

baskets4moo 08-17-2011 11:01 PM

What a talented DH you have! I'm going to show this to my DH & hint what I want for Christmas. I can see the eyes rolling already!!

katesnanna 08-17-2011 11:40 PM

Lucky you having a handy DH. He did a great job. Love the idea.

wanda lou 08-17-2011 11:41 PM

what a great idea, he's a keeper.

Yarn or Fabric 08-18-2011 03:07 AM

Okay that is really cool!! Your hubby is such a keeper!
He really needs to go in to business for himself making these things for people - if he hasn't already!

wuv2quilt 08-18-2011 03:27 AM

How cool...I see many orders in your DH's future ;)

snow 08-18-2011 04:06 AM

I would order one for me and 1 for my aunt.

pocoellie 08-18-2011 04:11 AM

What a great husband you have. He did a great job on it.

hobbykat1955 08-18-2011 05:17 AM

I just bought an antique one love it

PuffinGin 08-18-2011 05:21 AM

Wonderful!

mltquilt 08-18-2011 07:24 AM

That is an awesome thread carrier.

mltquilt

blueangel 08-18-2011 12:48 PM

Very nice.


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