{"id":49191,"date":"2021-06-15T08:13:59","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T06:13:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/?p=49191"},"modified":"2021-06-15T08:15:48","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T06:15:48","slug":"pool-cover-storage-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/pool-cover-storage-rack\/","title":{"rendered":"A simple pool cover storage rack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Solid pool covers are excellent for reducing water loss due to evaporation and they are also a safeguard against children and pets falling into the pool. But sometimes you want to store them away for a while. This easy-to-make rack will keep your pool cover safely out of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy supports, but I used treated SA pine and stainless steel fastenings to make four bespoke brackets; the wood will last decades and the fastenings are corrosion-proof  so they will be around for a lifetime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Treated SA pine  two 1.8m lengths of 22x69mm  these supports used a total of about 3m, but you can adjust your materials to suit the number of supports you will be making, and their dimensions.<\/li><li>Stainless steel securing fasteners  6x60mm stainless steel bolts; 3x32mm\u00d8 stainless steel fender washers; and 40mm stainless steel 8 gauge screws.<\/li><li>Rawlplugs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Method:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" class=\"wp-image-49217\" style=\"width: 500px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-illi.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-illi.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-illi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-illi-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-illi-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><br \/>An illustration showing the brackets\u2019 dimensions. The various screws securing the securing block and 45\u00b0 brace for the support are shown in red and the wall bolts and fender washers in grey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>The solid cover rolled up and ready for storage. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49192\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>First of all, measure the roll\u2019s length and diameter as the horizontal supports on which it will rest have to be long enough to fully support it, without being made too long  which would be an unnecessary waste of wood, and a possible hazard for any passer-by. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49193\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>In this case, 230mm would be sufficient. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49194\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-3-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I used a circular saw to cut the various pieces, and also rip the left-over piece down the middle. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49195\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-4-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>In passing, ensure that you avoid knots in the wood as they are weak spots\u2026 in this case it\u2019s about 18mm deep across about half with width of the timber. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49196\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-5-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-5-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-5-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>The fasteners\u2026 6x60mm stainless steel bolts; 3x32mm\u00d8 stainless steel fender washers; rawl plugs and 40mm stainless steel 8 gauge screws (not shown). <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49197\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-6-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-6-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-6-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>Having cut the pieces for one bracket, I checked with a dry fit that I was happy with the result. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49198\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-7.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-7-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-7-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-7-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I cut four sections of the ripped timber (see [4] above) each to 70mm long as securing blocks. Here are all the various pieces for one bracket. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49199\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-8.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-8-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-8-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-8-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I used a bridging clamp setup to hold the securing block in position. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49200\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-9.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-9-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-9-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I drilled two pilot holes for securing screws (pilot holes will reduce the risk of the block splitting as the screws are driven in). <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49201\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-10.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-10-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-10-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I secured the block with two screws. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49202\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-11.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-11-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-11-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-11-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>Then I positioned and clamped the horizontal support to the wall support as shown  100mm down from the bevelled end. (I bevelled the ends of the wall supports for no other reason that I just liked it that way.) <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49203\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-12.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-12.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-12-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-12-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-12-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I secured that in the same manner as just above, but this time using three screws to secure the block. This is a very effective way to secure the horizontal support to the wall support as the screws are all driven in across the grain, not parallel with it. That makes for a very strong join. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49204\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-13.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-13-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-13-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I took the fender washers and clamped them in a vice as shown, using one of the bolts as a guide so that the bolt head could be turned freely. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49205\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-14.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-14.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-14-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-14-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-14-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>Then I bent the washer on a 45\u00b0 angle, using one of the blocks and a mallet to keep the washer surface flat. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49206\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-15.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-15-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-15-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>This is how it will fit against the bottom of the 45\u00b0 brace\u2026 to really strengthen the whole assembly. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49207\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-16.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-16.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-16-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-16-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-16-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>With screws driven in to secure the 45\u00b0 brace, this is a completed bracket. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49208\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-17.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-17-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-17-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-17-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I then made up the other three, using the first as a template. Note that I have also predrilled the bolt securing holes. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49209\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-18.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-18.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-18-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-18-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-18-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>When drilling a large hole into a wall, a good way to do it is to drill the hole first with a small bit\u2026 say 6mm\u00d8 and then use an 8mm\u00d8 and finally the 10mm\u00d8 you need for the rawlplugs. It\u2019s actually quite fast and eases the strain on the drill. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49210\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-19.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-19.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-19-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-19-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-19-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>I secured the first and last brackets with the top bolt first and ensured that they were vertical. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49211\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-20.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-20.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-20-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-20-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-20-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>Then I drilled the holes for the lower bolt and secured it  note the fender washer helps anchor the bottom of the brace. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49212\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-21.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-21.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-21-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-21-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>The first bracket in position. I then placed the solid cover on the two brackets, placed the second and third at the required points and pushed each up under the cover so that each would take their fair share of the weight of the cover. Then I secured them as I did the first and fourth. I ensured that all four brackets were absolutely vertical so that the cover rests flat on the supports. Note that the cover overhangs the end brackets on each side by about 500mm or so\u2026 the total length of the rolled-up cover is 3.6m. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49213\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-22.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-22-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-22-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-22-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><li>The completed setup\u2026 neat (well, I think so) and it will last forever\u2026 certainly longer then I will. <br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" class=\"wp-image-49214\" style=\"width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-23.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-23.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-23-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-23-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lion-test-sites.co.za\/mica-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/MICA--PCR-23-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The completed table\u2026 a nice mix  we think  of meranti and SA pine, and the finish brings out the grain very nicely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project guide<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skill level: 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Estimated time: a couple of hours, depending on how many brackets you make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cost: R200 or so<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistant: No<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tools required:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drill\/driver, jigsaw or circular saw; impact drill\/hammer for the wall holes.<\/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. 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