I've e-mailed quickie instructions to those who have asked, but finally decided to do a step-by-step photo tutorial of Mike in action, creating one. As a result, I have an extra heat gun holder, and will be giving it away to a lucky random poster. Details at the end of the tutorial!
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STEP #1:
Measurements of the wood pieces are approximate. Mike uses scraps of pine that he has in the basement, so no two holders are exactly the same. Don't be afraid to experiment.
(1) BASE: 5" wide x 6" long x ¾" thick
(1) TOP: 3½" wide x 5½" long x ¾" thick
(1) UPRIGHT STAND: 3" wide x 10½" long x ½" thick
(6) Wood Screws, 1½" long
(1) Ceramic Tile, 4¼" x 4¼"
(1) Cup Hook [not shown]
2" hole saw for cutting hole in TOP
Polyurethane Spray [not shown--optional]
Silicone Glue [not shown]
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STEP #2:
Lightly sand rough edges of wood, if desired.
Lightly sand rough edges of wood, if desired.
Center UPRIGHT STAND piece onto edges of BASE and TOP.
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STEP #3:
Drill 3 evenly spaced holes along ends of UPRIGHT STAND into TOP and into BASE pieces (total of 6 holes).
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STEP #4:
Use hole saw to cut 2" opening into TOP. Center the hole side-to-side, but place it more to front edge of the TOP.=================
STEP #5:
Re-align TOP and BASE pieces with UPRIGHT STAND piece and insert screws.
An electric screwdriver or a drill bit for screws speeds things up!
An electric screwdriver or a drill bit for screws speeds things up!=================
STEP #6:
Almost done!
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STEP #7:
OPTIONAL: Sand the entire holder lightly with fine sandpaper and spray with one coat of fast-drying polyurethane. DH uses Minwax Clear Gloss or Matte Finish. Do not paint the wood as it may not withstand the heat from the heat gun.
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STEP #8:
Use Silicone Glue to adhere the Ceramic Tile to the base..JPG)
Use Silicone Glue to adhere the Ceramic Tile to the base.
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STEP #9:
Center Ceramic Tile on BASE and press down firmly.
Screw a cup hook into the back of the UPRIGHT STAND to help control the cord on the heat gun (see original photo at top of page).
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Is this guy great or what??!
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Now, for the Giveaway:
Since creating this tutorial meant that a new heat gun holder was created, too, Mike and I thought we'd share the extra. If you could use this handy tool, here's your chance to win it!
Just leave a comment with your e-mail address, or send me a brief message [handsandheart (at) live (dot) com]. I'll have the DH choose a random number on Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 at 12:00 noon EST and will be in touch with the winner.
18 comments:
Oh Mary, how sweet of you and Mike to do a tutorial for this. It is exactly what I've been looking for but everyone who makes them wants to become a millionaire!!
Thanks so much for sharing and I hope hubby will follow your instructions and make one for me.
Cathy in Az
polonaise@cox.net
Mary -
Thanks so much for the tutorial. My DH says he is a "wood butcher" and not a carpenter, so I sure hope I can win this so he doesn't have to butcher wood in order that I might have one!
Thanks to Mike, too!
Renée K from GW
mtfingers@bresnan.net
thanks for sharing. I would love to win your extra.
How wonderful to have a handy hubby!! It turned out great, would love to win.
sandie994 from GW
sandie994@sbcglobal.net
Very cool tutorial I'm sure lots of people will want to use it to make their own. I love the tile on the bottom and how it sits there so you can just wave your project under it. Great idea.
Thanks for sharing. You are so lucky. My DH would say he would make me one, but that would never happen. I'd probably make it myself, in my spare time.......haaaa. Migh even have me using my heat gun more often.
Hi and thanks so much for the tutorial!! I would love to win!! Thanks for having such a fun blog! Hugs Kay Mespelt
Wow this is a great answer to a storage problem that has bugged me for a long time. Hubby will make one I'm sure but it would be nice to win too. Thanks so much for sharing this idea! Continued good luck!
Mary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com
wow what a brilliant idea.
I want one.
I love this. If I don't win it I will have to try to make on myself. Thanks for sharing and what a great hubby you have.
sandyh502001 at yahoo dot com
Oh I would love to have one of these...my heat gun is always hanging off my desk drawer. :( This would be so cool. Thanks so much for the chance to win.
kim3timemom@yahoo dot com
What a wonderful idea and thanks so much for sharing. Maybe I can get my dad to make one for me (my DH isn't that great with woodworking). Or better yet, maybe I'll be the lucky winner.
Great idea. Oh, DH... pick me, please. I don't have a DH of my own!
This is a great tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing your husband's talents with the rest of us!
what a neat tutorial. if i had the tools and the room to do it i would make mine own but since I don't and my hubby would just blow his stack if i took up another craft. LOL. this would come in handy for my rubberstamping/scrapbooking.
moroni_44484@yahoo.com
Monica
Wow great step by step- I love the tile idea. Guess I'll have my son try and make me one. Thanks for shareing!!
Anne S.
Thanks for sharing this on the art unraveled list!
~ Kathleen
arizkma@yahoo.com
Thanks for the tut, I will need to find someone to make one for me.
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