Magnetic strip for knives build yourself – instructions and pictures
DIY knife magnetic strip
Our next DIY project will bring more order to the kitchen. This kitchen accessory is not only practical, but also very stylish. With a Magnetic strip for knives Keep an eye on all of your kitchen knives and never again be on the hunt for the right knife. All kitchen knives are easy to hang on the wall. That will make your kitchen work much easier, right? Well then, you should get yourself a knife magnetic strip. You will find a variety of models on the market that will definitely spice up your kitchen rear wall. But also note the possibility that you could build a magnetic strip yourself. And your home-made knife magnet bar will just fit your kitchen design perfectly.
We show you how to make a wooden one Magnetic strip for knives can build themselves. This fits perfectly into a modern kitchen with a rustic flair. Stay tuned …
Magnetic strip for knives build yourself – instructions
You will need the following materials and instruments:
♦ a wooden board measuring 20cm x 6cm x 2cm
♦ 6 disc magnets 20.0 x 10.0 mm
♦ dowels
♦ screws
♦ wood oil / wood paint
♦ impact drill
♦ multi-sander
♦ hot glue
♦ pen and ruler
DIY Magnetic Blade – Instructions in Pictures
Step 1
Get a wooden board of the desired dimensions (for example, 20cm x 6cm x 2cm). You may be able to cut this yourself or have it cut in the nearby hardware store. Just note the following fact – the bigger and wider your wooden board, the more disc magnets you need.
step 2
On the back of the board mark with the pen the exact places where the magnets should be later.
step 3
The holes for the disc magnets are then drilled with a 25 mm Forstner drill. Make sure the holes are deep enough, but never too deep to keep the front of the board undamaged.
Step 4
The magnets are then glued in place with the hot gun (or other strong glue). All magnets should only get adhesive on the sides and also from above.
Place disc magnets in the finished drill holes and glue firmly
Step 5
The wood is sanded from all sides and at the edges. For your relief, you can also use a multi-sander.
Step 6
The wood oil is applied with a brush and massaged into the wood with a coarse sponge. After 15 minutes the oil is removed from the wood with a cotton cloth.
You can also use wood varnish instead of oil
Step 7
The last step is to screw the male connector to the wall. And now you can hang the knives (with the handle up).
That’s another way you could attach the magnetic knife strip to the wall
Kitchen knives always at hand
DIY instructions for a rustic magnetic knife bar made of wood
With the handle up or down?
Eye catcher in the rustic kitchen
Kitchen order is required
My kitchen, my knives
The male connector can also be a little narrower
You determine the width and length of the knife board yourself
Magnetic strip for knives made of driftwood
An original knife magnetic strip
Kitchen knives sorted by size
Magnetic male connector made of metal
You can also build a magnetic wooden strip for your tools