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Weird discovery of the day. Ikea futon for miniblind guides. [message #239563] Tue, 11 February 2014 16:18 Go to previous message
Otterwan   United States
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Yes, you read that right. I was looking at how some folks have attached wood guides to the sides of their windows to keep miniblinds in place. I was looking for a way to do the same thing and happened to notice an Ikea futon frame we didn't use anymore. The supports are bent birch plywood slats, really nice looking wood. And they are the exact same arch as the sides of the coach, and the correct length! There are 13 slats, more than enough to do all the side windows.

http://www.muamat.com/adpics/4b331381d098d27b493d55d8c.jpeg

http://www.muamat.com/adpics/4b331381d098d27b493d55d8c.jpeg

We got the frame for free years ago, and I had no qualms about breaking it apart for the wood. I just checked and it sells for $269 new, which is a bit much to spend just for the plywood. But it really is amazing how nicely it fills the bill!


1977 Birchaven, Lynnwood WA - "We may not be able to stop all evil in the world, but I know that how we treat one another is entirely up to us."

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