Pottery Barn Ludlow Trunk Knock-Off
It’s Sarah from Sarah M. Dorsey and I’m back to share how to make a simple metal base for a table – using aluminum strips and rivets. This would be perfect to make a trunk or chest a little higher or if you have a top and need a simple base.
For the past month or so I’ve been using my campaign chest as an end table in my living room. I loved the idea of it as a nightstand, but I prefer my nightstand about level with the mattress.
1. First, we measured the cuts needed for the angle pieces (4 to go around the base (the chest sits in the angled pieces + the 4 legs.)
We used a rivet gun to connect the pieces together – it’s super easy to use!! I can’t wait to try it on more projects!
Here’s a few close ups to show you how it all fits together (there is also a rivet in the center of the x)
And that’s it! The chest fits perfectly inside and it’s completely removable so if I want to use it as an end table again, all I have to do is pull it out. Super easy!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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Gorgeous!
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Beautiful, great way to make the trunk higher
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