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We've been tucking our paper towels into drawers, or on a shelf, in the pantry, and it's always so inconvenient when you really need one.  Where are those paper towels? So we caved and created this little project.  So simple to make too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWhat you'll need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\" diameter wooden dowel (13 \" long)\u003Cbr \/\u003E4\" diameter wooden round plaque\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\" copper end cap\u003Cbr \/\u003Eglue gun\u003Cbr \/\u003Esaw (to cut dowel) or get pre cut at hardware store\u003Cbr \/\u003Emiter\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003Ebrass coloured spray paint (optional)\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-08y59fl_E9w\/Vrz-MARHPoI\/AAAAAAABdCc\/VOJAepq4TcM\/s1600\/IMG_5172.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-08y59fl_E9w\/Vrz-MARHPoI\/AAAAAAABdCc\/VOJAepq4TcM\/s1600\/IMG_5172.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 1\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMeasure and saw the dowel if you need to, or have them saw it at the hardware store to 13\" long. Make sure to cut at a perfect straight angle so that it won't wobble when you put it together.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Earl's Pro tip:\u0026nbsp; Use a miter to ensure a straight cut.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVzkGoMaa0k\/Vrz-LtFHfGI\/AAAAAAABdCk\/ew_Isps5XxU\/s1600\/IMG_5168.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-IVzkGoMaa0k\/Vrz-LtFHfGI\/AAAAAAABdCk\/ew_Isps5XxU\/s1600\/IMG_5168.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uh51aYcjeBs\/Vrz-Llb1bMI\/AAAAAAABdCY\/ZwEiQh5G-Eo\/s1600\/IMG_5169.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Uh51aYcjeBs\/Vrz-Llb1bMI\/AAAAAAABdCY\/ZwEiQh5G-Eo\/s1600\/IMG_5169.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_cR-zZp4zPI\/Vr0AIofNq6I\/AAAAAAABdC8\/bAQ8oq4THKQ\/s1600\/IMG_5171.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_cR-zZp4zPI\/Vr0AIofNq6I\/AAAAAAABdC8\/bAQ8oq4THKQ\/s1600\/IMG_5171.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 2\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing a glue gun, glue one of the ends of the cut dowel. Adhere it to the round plaque and hold until secure.\u0026nbsp; Let dry (about 2-3 minutes).\u0026nbsp; \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-icOmyTxD3xc\/Vrz-MeOXdmI\/AAAAAAABdCg\/2pDtggthNWM\/s1600\/IMG_5173.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-icOmyTxD3xc\/Vrz-MeOXdmI\/AAAAAAABdCg\/2pDtggthNWM\/s1600\/IMG_5173.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 3\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you like the copper you can skip this step.\u0026nbsp; If you wish to change the copper to a different colour - like us - we're really liking brass right now, spray paint with your favourite colour. Earl's Pro tip: When spray painting metal, be sure to do a light spray to cover evenly.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStep 4\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace the copper end cap on top of the dowel.\u0026nbsp; And that's it!\u0026nbsp; Super easy!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-28bYKanYRAQ\/Vrz-M0u00uI\/AAAAAAABdCw\/JQIoCXNySWQ\/s1600\/IMG_5203%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-28bYKanYRAQ\/Vrz-M0u00uI\/AAAAAAABdCw\/JQIoCXNySWQ\/s1600\/IMG_5203%2B%25281%2529.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cDWML6doApk\/Vr0KjjeA3JI\/AAAAAAABdDU\/ieNLaMs7EJo\/s1600\/2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-cDWML6doApk\/Vr0KjjeA3JI\/AAAAAAABdDU\/ieNLaMs7EJo\/s1600\/2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003ECopyright 2005 - 2021 Poppytalk. 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