Repurposed Wood Wire Spool
One day the Hubs and I were out for a Sunday drive. We love riding dirt roads and seeing old farmhouses. Sometimes we even get a peek at nature. For instance, deer, cows, and goats! While driving down one dirt road, we saw this spool laying on the side of the road. I am assuming it probably blew out of someone’s truck.
We threw it in the back of the truck and continued our drive.
Supply List
4x4 Piece
Screw Hooks
Coffee Mugs
The Repurposed Wood Wire Spool Makeover
Once we arrived at home, I took our shop vac and used the blower option to remove any dirt and grass from the spool before I brought it inside.
I noticed the center was cardboard and had extensive water damage. I was so sad because I thought the only parts to be salvaged was the wood top and bottom. But Hubs to the rescue!
Replacing the Cardboard
We had recently finished a custom farm table for a client. They requested 4x4 legs. Therefore, the Hubs had a few left-over pieces. He cut the 4x4 to the length that was needed to replace the cardboard.
He then used the existing screws and attached the top and the bottom. I was so excited that I would be able to use the ENTIRE piece!
The Idea
The next day I begin work on my project. I had given it some thought the night before and decided to use it as a coffee station for my countertop. We have limited space, but I wanted a place to display coffee mugs. Here are two that my husband created for me:
I chose a stain for this project since it was entirely wood. And check out the wording on the top! I thought it was so unique. Therefore, it would stay.
Adding the Stain
The color stain I chose was Special Walnut. I had it leftover from our table project. With that being said, I did not have to buy anything for this makeover.
I gave the spool one coat of stain using my chip brush and wiping off any access. It was left to completely dry overnight.
For displaying the coffee mugs, I used hook screws that I had in my stash. I used four for this project. I turned it upside down and screwed them into the wood.
I used the two coffee mugs the Hubs made on top as well as four for hanging on the hooks. He even made me the cute sign!
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Christina
"It's not about what it is, it's about what it will be."
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I can't do this yet but wondered about the spool I have with the cardboard centre & now I know. One day I can do something with it.
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Awesome thank you Penny!
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Fabulous job! I got to do this. Lovin it!
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Thank you Ivory! Go for it!
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This is adorable!! I wanted to try it, but when I clicked the link for the spool, it was $150, a bit out of my price range - I have never been lucky enough to find one of these spools on the side of the road, so does anyone know a resource where you can get spools like this for cheap?? I'd actually like different sizes of them, too - that would be great!! Any info would be helpful, thanks :)