Just Might DIY

Remember when we built the Cable Spool Pallet Bench? Well, we finally got around to making the companion piece out of the rest of the spool – the Cable Spool Ottoman with Storage! Made from the core of the spool, this ottoman means we can truly kick up our feet and revel in the fact that we finally completed the set.

This project wasn’t without pitfalls, though. We *might* have missed a very big step in the beginning, which required us to put our creativity in full drive to figure out how to work around the missed step.

Check out the video below to see how we made it!

🛒 Tools and Materials (most links = affiliate links):

Old cable spool (find on side of road, Marketplace or Craigslist)
Old outdoor cushion 
Scrap plywood  
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Wood glue –  https://amzn.to/3cKrJ1U
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Jigsaw – https://amzn.to/2Ry5gMl
Miter saw – https://amzn.to/2YDSAGw
Belt sander –  https://amzn.to/2WCNACj
Power drill –  https://amzn.to/2GiNK9g
Stain (we used Driftwood) –  https://amzn.to/2CfeIjn
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Sandpaper –  https://amzn.to/2N9mYDV

If you prefer written instructions…

If you prefer written instructions, check out our Instructable, which includes step-by-step instructions with pictures!

Upcycled Cable Spool Ottoman with Storage

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