Materials: FÖRHÖJA kitchen cart, EKBY TRYGGVE 47 7/8X11" shelf, three 1 1/2" hinges, left and right hinge supports, scrap wood
Description: First the EKBY shelf was measured and cut to 39 3/8" to match the cart length. The cart top and the shelf are different thicknesses so scrap wood was used under the hinges on the shelf to even the height.
Flip the cart over and attach the hinges near either end of the cart and shelf with the final hinge being placed in the center.
Left and right hinge supports were attached to the outside of the cart legs and the bottom of the shelf. Scrap wood was again used between the support and the shelf to even the height with the cart top.
~ Feifei and Josh
Super idea :-)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME !!! kudos.
ReplyDeletegreat idea! what type of hinges did you use? did you order them online? Did you use a brace or support of any kind to ensure the extension can support adequate weight?
ReplyDeleteThe 1 1/2 inch hinges (3) and the hinge supports (2) were from the local Home Depot. We lean on it to eat and play with iPad, and the tough little drop leaf supports just fine :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliments, everyone!
FF
Very brilliant idea. This is perfect for homes with limited space.
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