DIY Wooden Door MatProject Guide

Estimated Project Cost $13(not including tools)

Duration: 1 HourDifficulty: Easy

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Measure the wood

using a tape measure and a pencil, measure and mark the (8) 36˝x 2˝ x 2˝ wood pieces as indicated on the cut diagram.

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MATERIALS• 8 – 36˝ x 2˝ x 2˝ square end Balusters• 1 – spool 1⁄4˝ x 50´ Natural sisal rope

optional Materials:• Paint, stain, or seal accessories for application • electrical tape

TOOLS• Circular saw• 3⁄8̋ drill Bit• drill• heavy-duty scissors or Box Cutter• Measuring tape• Pencil• Clamps• sanding Block• Gloves• safety Goggles

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sand the rough edges of the cut wood before painting or staining.

4 Measure aNd Mark for drilliNG holes

Measure in 1˝ from each end at both ends of all (16) 18˝ long sections of Balusters and mark with pencil.

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CuttiNG Materials

Cut the (8) 36˝x 2˝x 2˝ Balusters in half using the circular saw to obtain (16) 18˝sections. see cut diagram for reference.

(a) Measure and cut (2) 80˝ long pieces from the 1⁄4˝ x 50´ Natural sisal rope using heavy-duty scissors or a Box Cutter.

5 thread roPe aNd tie kNots

tie a knot at one end of one of the 80˝ long pieces of Natural sisalrope. thread the other end of therope through the hole at one end ofone of the Baluster sections and tieanother knot. Continue threading therope through the holes of the (16)Baluster sections tying knots between each section. TIP: wrapping the end of the rope with a piece of tape makes it easier to thread the rope through the holes.

(a) with the second piece of rope, repeat knotting and threading through the holes on the other side of the Baluster sections.

6 fiNishiNG uP

Cut any excess from the rope once the final knot has been tied.

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drill all holes

using the drill with the 3⁄8˝ drill bit, drill holes at both ends of all (16) 18˝ long sections of Balusters at 1˝ from each end.

PaiNt or staiN

Paint, stain, or seal all wood cut pieces prior to assembly.

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Wooden Door Mat Cut Diagram

Square End Balusters (36˝x 2˝x 2˝)

18˝ length 18˝ length

Natural Sisal Rope ( ¼˝ x 50´ )

80˝ length 80˝ length