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5 Favorite Projects to Make With Lath

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5 favorite projects to make with Lath. One of my favorite pieces of wood to work with is lath boards. You can find them in the wood section, and they come in a bundle of 50 and they are about ¼ inch thick 1 ½ inch wide and 4ft long boards. The first time I was introduced to lath was on a construction site with my father. I was helping him remove the lath and plaster from an old house to reinsulate and sheetrock. The lath was so beautiful. It had been hidden within the walls of this home for over 50 years and I had just fallen in love with all the character each board had. All the lath was going to be burned so I took a bunch home and had so much fun with it. Here is a list of my favorite projects to date that I have made with lath. 5. Picture Frame By far, the easiest projects to make with lath is a picture frame. You simply take your favorite boards and cut a 45-degree angle on each side, add some glue, and pocket holes to the back to attach them together. 4. Piano Bench My ...
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Everyone Struggles at First

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