Getting prepared for the
winter season today and I’m sharing an indoor log holder constructed using
Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors. This
indoor log holder is only one of many projects featured over at DIY Done Right, a site all about using Simpson Strong-Tie® products
to make projects for your home.
winter season today and I’m sharing an indoor log holder constructed using
Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors. This
indoor log holder is only one of many projects featured over at DIY Done Right, a site all about using Simpson Strong-Tie® products
to make projects for your home.
I’m a sucker for
functionality and ease so I designed this indoor log holder with those two
priorities in mind.
functionality and ease so I designed this indoor log holder with those two
priorities in mind.
The simple construction allows
for easy access to the logs, in addition you can modify the size to fit your
needs. Once the boards are cut the
building process is very straight forward.
for easy access to the logs, in addition you can modify the size to fit your
needs. Once the boards are cut the
building process is very straight forward.
We are essentially building
a box frame here. I used all Simpson Strong-Tie® RTU2 connectors for this indoor log holder.
a box frame here. I used all Simpson Strong-Tie® RTU2 connectors for this indoor log holder.
I quite like the contrast
between the raw boards, the hardware and the logs, but you could paint or
finish your log holder to fit your décor.
between the raw boards, the hardware and the logs, but you could paint or
finish your log holder to fit your décor.
Below are steps to build an
indoor log holder. Be sure to measure
your space and your average log size to determine the best fit.
indoor log holder. Be sure to measure
your space and your average log size to determine the best fit.
Materials:
- 1 – 2x2x8
- 1 – 2x2x6
- 16 – SimpsonStrong-Tie® RTU2 connectors
- ¾” wood screws
- ¾” lath screws
- wood glue
Cut List:
- 4 – 2×2 @ 28” (legs)
- 4 – 2×2 @ 8” (short supports)
- 4 – 2×2 @ 15” (long supports)
Step 1:
Build the long sides using 2 legs and 2 long supports. Attach the Simpson
Strong-Tie® RTU2 connector to
the leg using ¾” wood screws. Use a
spade bit or countersink bit to create a well in the end of the long support
for the screw head to hide. (See below) Attach the
long support to the connector using ¾” lath screws.
Build the long sides using 2 legs and 2 long supports. Attach the Simpson
Strong-Tie® RTU2 connector to
the leg using ¾” wood screws. Use a
spade bit or countersink bit to create a well in the end of the long support
for the screw head to hide. (See below) Attach the
long support to the connector using ¾” lath screws.
Make 2
I suggest attaching all of
the Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors before assembly.
the Simpson Strong-Tie® connectors before assembly.
Below you can see I used a countersink
bit to create a well for the screw head.
This allows the board to sit flush against the connector for a tighter
fit:
bit to create a well for the screw head.
This allows the board to sit flush against the connector for a tighter
fit:
Step 2: Attach the short supports to
the long sides using the same method as Step 1.
the long sides using the same method as Step 1.
Sand well and finish as desired.
An indoor log holder ready
for the winter season, now I just need to stock it with more firewood!
for the winter season, now I just need to stock it with more firewood!
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Disclaimer: This post is brought to you in partnership with Simpson Strong-Tie®. I was provided compensation and /or product for this post however all thoughts, opinions and creative ideas are my own.
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