
You can use your lovely wire basket for so many things, like storing towels, toilet paper, soaps, etc. You can make a variety of basket in different sizes or different colors for decoration or to use it as storage boxes. That’s it for this easy and useful DIY wire basket project. Repeat the same process for the other handle. Finish the thread on the same side you started and tie a double knot to complete the sewing. Start from the holes on the inside and make a ‘X’ shape with thread on the outside. After you make sure the strap is positioned in center, and around 1/2-inch of a tab above the top, start sewing it. Thread the needle and fold the strap over the edge of the basket. You can use a self-healing mat or push the holes through a rug or any soft surface. Add these to any 13 or wider cabinet and get instant pull-out. Make sure to be careful when poking the holes, since the Awl is sharp and can damage the surface underneath the leather. TRINITYs Sliding Baskets (2-pack) are a great addition to any kitchen or storage area. You can use an awl or any other sharp object, like a screwdriver. Take the leather piece (I am using leather but you can use whatever you feel comfortable with) and cut two pieces, around 1.5” with 5” each.įold each piece in half and poke four holes on the both ends of your straps. If you don’t like to use leather, you can use a piece of clothing or wool. They can be made with a piece of leather or vinyl. If you want to make the wire basket a little bit more practical, you can create two simple handles to put into each side.
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(Optional) How to Create Handles for your DIY Basket That’s it! Leave it to dry and you are good to go. Features include: Pre-Formed Tie Points for more efficient tying. Then, give it a finishing protective layer spray, so the paint won’t chip or fall off in the future. We produce wire baskets to fit any manufacturers tree spade, as well as custom-made spades. Start spraying carefully each side until they are all covered up in paint. Take the wire basket outside or on a safe-to-paint environment, and give it a quick clean with a paper towel. Depending on how big your wire basket is, one can of spray should be enough. Pick a can of spray on your color of choice and a protective layer spray. Also, if there are sharp edges that didn’t cut close enough, you can bend it back and forth as near the seam line as possible, and they should come off pretty easily.Įven though most people like the plain steel look of the wire, you may choose to décor the basket by painting it your favorite color. Repeat the same counting process to the other corner and you will end up cutting your wire into a shape of a cross (4 flaps) and each end or flap will end up being a side of your basket.įor this process, I suggest you wearing work gloves as you cut through the wire, so the wire edges don’t cut your hands. I cut mine by counting fourteen squares in from each corner and then counting another fourteen squares down. If you are having a hard time deciding how big your basket should be, you can get a basket you already use and put it on top of the wire rod as a reference. As I said earlier, you can put pressure on one side of the wire roll to help it straighten out easily.ĭecide how wide and deep you want your basket to be and cut the wire according to these dimensions. Roll out your hardware cloth and flatten it as much as you can.

Since the purpose of the carry is to provide maximum testing and maximum function, the design of this container should assist the client in reaching their optimum performance.1. Its design allows carrying to be accomplished without excessive swinging of the weight or sharp edges against the leg as with other carry devices. The hand grip has been ergonomically designed to fit hands so the grip attachment is not the limiting factor in the carry. Its construction allows easy placement of either metal disk weights or cuff weights. It has been designed to simulate most closely the items that would be carried in a work setting. It is also very helpful during work hardening programs. The Sturdy Wire Basket is a two-handed carry designed to be used during functional capacity evaluations for two-hand carry. Appropriate for all two-handed lifting activities. It is strong and functional, with durable permanent hand grips. The Sturdy Wire Basket is 13” x 13” x 11 1/2”.
