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How to make a garden hose hanger cover
How to make a garden hose hanger cover
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Overview
Turn your wall-mounted garden hose hanger into a cool outdoor feature with this custom cover. To make the hose hider, simply cut a circle out of marine grade plywood, give it a stripy paint job and attach it to the hanger using high-strength glue.
Tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment (safety glasses, gloves, ear muffs and a mask, for example) and always follow the instructions for the product or equipment.
Steps
Cut the plywood
On the plywood, measure 260mm in from the side and base to tap in a nail; leave to protrude. Hold the inside corner of a framing square against the nail, with a pencil at 250mm, while rotating the end to mark a circle. Drill a starter hole with an 8mm bit outside the mark. Move the plywood to cut over the side of the bench with a jigsaw.
Make the packers
To make a large packer, position the hose hanger face down on a plywood offcut and mark around it; cut 10mm inside the line with a jigsaw. Use the crescent shape to mark a smaller packer; cut 10mm inside the line. Sand the cover and packers with 180-grit abrasive paper. Wipe off dust with a damp cloth.
Paint the stripes
With a paintbrush, apply undercoat over the cover and packers; leave to dry. Apply two coats of white paint; leave to dry after each coat. On the cover, position two lengths of tape for each stripe, overlapping slightly, with 50mm gaps between. Apply yellow paint with a foam brush; leave to dry. Apply a second coat and remove tape while paint is still tacky; leave to dry.
Assemble the cover
Apply adhesive to the small packer; press onto the front of the hanger, base curves flush. Repeat to press on the large packer; clamp and leave to cure. With the cover face down, centre the hanger assembly face down, 100mm from the top. Apply adhesive, align the hanger with the stripes; leave to cure. Secure the hanger to the wall and install the hose.
Keep in mind...
- For painting, always wear safety equipment (eye protection and mask) and ensure the room is well ventilated. Keep all paint and chemicals out of reach of children and pets.
- Always wear disposable gloves when working with heavy-duty adhesive.
- When using power tools, always protect ears and eyes with ear muffs and safety glasses (gloves and mask are also recommended), follow the manufacturer’s instructions and work in a well-ventilated area.
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