Timber decking lid with gas struts

[ProjectPete]

While I was hoping to get this done sooner, the fun and relaxation of the festive period and a busy start to the year put it on the back burner for a bit. But now it's done I'm super stoked!

I opted for an aluminium frame for the lid to keep it lighter and more structurally sound than a timber frame, which I had a local business make up for me. They also made my underground pool blanket roller which I'll post about just as soon as I install it.

The only thing I'm not 110% happy about with this lid, is the larger-than-preferred screw heads. For the rest of my decking I used aesthetically pleasing Wurth SS decking screws with a small torx head. I needed to use wing tips for the ali frame and the square-drive heads are noticeably larger. But trust me, the world won't end 😀

 

[redracer01]

Beautiful set up.

[Stuardo]

That is magic and I think you will be the only one that notices the screw heads. Great job Pete.

[MitchellM]

@ProjectPete AMAZING!! Just need another one with a pop up cocktail bar within it! 🍸🍹🍷🍺🥃

[Vivian1]

Hi fantastic.

do you have plans for this. I am not entirely sure how you mounted the lid to the subframe and what kind of hinges Odin you use . Did you make the metal frame ?

great work Vivian

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Vivian1. It's marvellous to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about this fantastic project.

Let me mention @ProjectPete to see if he can provide some additional information on his build and how he fixed the lid to the frame.

Are you considering a similar project? Our members would love to hear all about it, and we'd encourage you to reach out if you need assistance or have questions.

I look forward to hearing more about it.

Mitchell
 

[Vivian1]

Hi,

Yes I am considering a similar project.

Thanks