{"id":48274,"date":"2020-12-21T15:33:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=48274"},"modified":"2020-12-21T15:40:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:40:51","slug":"no-more-washing-day-moving-blues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/no-more-washing-day-moving-blues\/","title":{"rendered":"No more washing-day moving blues"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The laundry hamper (perhaps also known as laundry bin or laundry box) shown here is a very good one  and very heavy, particularly when loaded. It is also quite large and so it is not kept right next to the washing machine. However, it is nice to be able to move it to the machine when necessary, and then back to its nesting position for the rest of the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution was to add casters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Four 40mm\u00d8 swivelling casters (nylon)*<\/li><li>MDF  One 16mm sheet, 600x600mm<\/li><li>16mm chipboard screws<\/li><li>Wood glue<\/li><li>Finish of your choice  I used gloss varnish<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Later on I then used\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Meranti  one 1.83m length of cover strip 9x44mm<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*Casters with black rubber wheels are also available but I used the nylon wheel version as there is no risk of marking the carpet or any other surface.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>The feet of the laundry hamper make it quite difficult to move about.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48277\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>The easiest method of attaching casters is to attach them directly to the feet, but these feet have been bevelled and are hence too small for any suitable caster baseplate. There are casters with a single shaft insert (or bolt) but the trouble is that when the hamper is fully loaded it is rather heavy and the off-set load exerted by a caster could cause the foot to split.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48278\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-2.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>So\u2026 I decided to make a flat trolley to which the casters would be attached and on which the feet would rest. The first step is to measure the dimensions, and then add about 4mm to ensure the trolley fully supports the feet.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48279\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-3.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-3-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>These casters are capable of bearing the weight of the hamper when it is loaded. Also shown here are their attachment screws.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48280\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-4.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-4-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-4-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Measure off the trolley base on the sheet of MDF.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48281\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-5.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-5-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-5-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Then cut the base to size.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48282\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-6.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-6-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-6-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>With the hamper upside-down, check that the base fits properly. It needs to be just a little larger, as said by about 2mm on each edge  the above-mentioned 4mm refers  so that the feet sit squarely on the base.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48283\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-7.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-7-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-7-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>With the base properly centred, mark off the position of the feet.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48284\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-8.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-8-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-8-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Then cut edging pieces from the leftover MDF so that each piece fits between the legs. Many Mica stores offer a free cutting service, and you can take advantage of it, but ensure that whatever cutting instructions you give, are <strong><u>exactly<\/u><\/strong> what you need\u2026 once the wood is cut, it\u2019s yours\u2026 knots, wrong sizes and all!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48285\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-9.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-9-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-9-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>The edging pieces are glued in position.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48286\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-10.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-10-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-10-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>To reinforce the union, I secured each strip with three screws.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48287\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-11.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-11-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-11-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>With the hamper still inverted, I checked the trolley base fits properly. It does!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48288\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-12.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-12-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-12-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Now I attached a caster at each corner as shown here.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48289\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-13.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-13-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Should you use slightly overlong screws and their tips protrude\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48290\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-14.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-14-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-14-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>The solution is simple\u2026 drive them in (to cut their thread in the wood), then remove them and snip off the excess then drive them back in again to finally secure the caster.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48291\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-15.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-15-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-15-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-15-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>I could have driven longer screws right through the trolley base and secured it to the underside of the hamper, but I decided to use cord instead\u2026 that makes it easier to detach the trolley when necessary to retrieve any coins or whatever than might fall out of pockets and into the trolley.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48292\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-16.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-16-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-16-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-16-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>The inner view.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48293\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-17.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-17-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-17-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-17-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Job done\u2026 but then\u2026<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48294\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-18.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-18-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-18-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-18-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>I thought the trolley looked a bit unfinished, so I removed it and got hold of the meranti cover strip.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48295\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-19.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-19-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-19-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-19-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>I secured supports to the underside of the trolley  note the use of 250 micron black plastic sheet to stop glue sticking the support to the underside of the trolley.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48296\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-20.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-20-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-20-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-20-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Make sure that the support is absolutely flat against the underside of the trolley  so it needs to avoid the caster\u2019s base.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48297\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-21.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-21-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-21-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-21-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>I mitred one end of the cover strip and aligned it with the corner of the trolley as shown here.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48298\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-22.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-22-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-22-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-22-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Then I marked off and mitred the other end, and applied glue. And clamped it in position, resting on the supports\u2026 this makes it easy to ensure that the bottom edge of the strip is exactly flush with the bottom edge of the trolley base.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48299\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-23.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-23-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-23-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-23-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>With the cover strip clamped into position, I cut and fitted the second strip  you should aim for the neatest mitred corner that you can, obviously. I repeated the procedure until all for sides had their cover strips attached.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48300\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-24.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-24-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-24-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-24-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>To ensure exact alignment, I also clamped each corner as shown here.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48301\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-25.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-25.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-25-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-25-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-25-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-25-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Like money and health, you can NEVER have too many clamps!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48302\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-26.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-26.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-26-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-26-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-26-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-26-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Once the glue had cured, I sanded each side.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48303\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-27.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-27.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-27-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-27-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-27-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-27-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>Prior to applying the varnish finish, I masked off the casters.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48304\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-28.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-28.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-28-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-28-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-28-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-28-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>I then applied varnish to the edging, and also to the trolley base as MDF does not take kindly to moisture (it\u2019s rather like chipboard in its dislike of water), so it needs to be sealed in case a soaking wet swimming costume ends up in the hamper and water drips on to the trolley.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48305\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-29.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-29.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-29-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-29-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-29-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-29-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>The meranti was not quite the colour I wanted, but I think you will agree the final result is better than the bare MDF trolley surfaces of the original.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-image-48306\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-30.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-30.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-30-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-30-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-30-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-30-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><li>The completed job\u2026now the laundry hamper is easily moved to where needed.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" class=\"wp-image-48307\" style=\"width: 800px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-31.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-31.jpg 1875w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-31-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-31-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-31-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/MICA-WSHNG-BSKT-31-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I always find it best to pre-sand the various pieces before I assemble any unit, with a final fine sanding just before applying the finish, and in this case, paint the frame and feet before attaching the panel and completing the project\u2026 it just makes thing a whole lot easier.<\/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 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: 2-3 hours (allowing time for the glue to cure<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COST: R80<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skill: 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant: No&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jigsaw or mitre saw, sander  random orbital or orbital.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your laundry hamper isn\u2019t always where you need it and you either have to unload it to take to the washing machine, or lug it through to the machine where you can unload the contents, sort them out and then start washing them. 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