{"id":39391,"date":"2019-11-04T10:06:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-04T08:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=39391"},"modified":"2020-02-10T16:53:28","modified_gmt":"2020-02-10T14:53:28","slug":"crumbs-what-a-nice-idea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/crumbs-what-a-nice-idea\/","title":{"rendered":"Crumbs! What a nice idea!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-2-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-2.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your toaster is an essential kitchen appliance, but after virtually every use, you will find crumbs on the countertop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tray catches\nmost of them  and saves you quite a bit of cleaning up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty is\nalso that this tray is very simple in design and easy to make. The only thing\nyou need to bear in mind is that toasters vary in size, shape and design, so\nyou need to ensure that the tray you make is bespoke for your toaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When deciding on\nyour tray\u2019s dimensions, ensure that you allow at least 15mm on each end and\nboth sides, to allow for air circulation around the toaster. If there is not\nenough space for air to flow, as your toaster toasts your breakfast slices, it\ncould overheat. You also need to allow space for the toaster\u2019s power cord where\nit exits the underside of the toaster and for any controls, such as the release\nbutton and temperature setting knob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this instance, the toaster is 350mm x 120mm, so the tray\u2019s <strong><em>inner<\/em><\/strong> dimensions are 380mmx 150mm and its total <strong><em>outer<\/em><\/strong> dimensions are 390mm x160mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your toaster is\nan essential kitchen appliance, but after virtually every use, you will find\ncrumbs on the countertop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tray catches\nmost of them  and saves you quite a bit of cleaning up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty is\nalso that this tray is very simple in design and easy to make. The only thing\nyou need to bear in mind is that toasters vary in size, shape and design, so\nyou need to ensure that the tray you make is bespoke for your toaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When deciding on\nyour tray\u2019s dimensions, ensure that you allow at least 15mm on each end and\nboth sides, to allow for air circulation around the toaster. If there is not\nenough space for air to flow, as your toaster toasts your breakfast slices, it\ncould overheat. You also need to allow space for the toaster\u2019s power cord where\nit exits the underside of the toaster and for any controls, such as the release\nbutton and temperature setting knob.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this instance, the toaster is 350mm x 120mm, so the tray\u2019s <strong><em>inner<\/em><\/strong> dimensions are 380mmx 150mm and its total <strong><em>outer<\/em><\/strong> dimensions are 390mm x160mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Measure the toaster<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39369\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-fin-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Here are the basic materials; not      shown are the brass screws. I was lucky and was able to use a length of      plywood left over from an earlier project  it pays to keep your bigger      offcuts.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39374\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Here are the basic materials; not      shown are the brass screws. I was lucky and was able to use a length of      plywood left over from an earlier project  it pays to keep your bigger      offcuts.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39375\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Mark off the beading lengths for the      tray base frame.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39376\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Cut it as accurately as you can for a      neat result. Try square off each end rather than mitring it; it\u2019s easier,      and the frame is invisible once the tray is in use.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39377\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Cut it as accurately as you can for a      neat result. Try square off each end rather than mitring it; it\u2019s easier,      and the frame is invisible once the tray is in use.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39378\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li> However, try mitre the ends of the sides for neat corners. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39379\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-7.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>The sides and ends cut and ready to      be glued into position.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39380\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-8.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Glue the sides into position first,      using clamps to hold them in place while the glue cures. (Ignore the prop       that is just to hold the tray up for the photograph.)<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39381\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-9-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li> I actually cut the ends a millimetre or two long and then trim them down to the right length <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39382\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Clamping the ends across the corners      as shown here, will ensure that they are exactly in line with the sides.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39383\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-11.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-11-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Once the glue has cured, drill 2mm      pilot holes for the screws. They are 4mm up from the bottom edge of the      side and 30mm in from the corner. The pilot hole will ensure that when you      drive the screw in, the beading will not split (as will making the holes      4mm up from the bottom of the beading). Try using four screws per side and      two per end.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39384\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-12.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-12-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Driving in the screws  slow and      careful is the way to go.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39385\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-13.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>If you are going to leave the screw      heads as is, you will get a neater finish if you ensure that the slots in      the heads are horizontal or vertical, so that they match.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39386\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-14.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-14-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Drive the screws in just down to the      bottom of the slot and then carefully file them down and then sand them so      that it would create a rivet effect. After a final sanding, apply a couple      of coats of clear gloss varnish.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39387\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-15.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-15-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><li>Finally, add a felt pad to each      corner to prevent any scratches on the countertop. Job done!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39388\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-16.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-16-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Final shot\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"wp-image-39389\" style=\"width: 600px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-17.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/MICA-TOASTER-TRAY-17-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Crumbs! What\ncrumbs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Panel:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>These materials are available at Selected Mica Stores. To find out which is your closest Mica and whether or not they stock the items required, please go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/\">www.mica.co.za<\/a>, find your store and call them. If your local Mica does not stock exactly what you need they will be able to order it for you or suggest an alternative product&nbsp;or&nbsp;a reputable source.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TIME: an\nafternoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COST: R30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skill: 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant: No&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jigsaw, craft\nknife, random orbital sander, cordless or mains drill\/driver.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your toaster is an essential kitchen appliance, but after virtually [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":39393,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39391","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diy-projects","category-kitchen-diy-projects"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Crumbs! 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