Lavabo stand

[sister_raphael]

I've had a few messages about my lavabo stand, so I'll post here too since it seems to be of interest.

The answer to the most asked question is I'm sorry, I don't have a pattern or instructions for this. If I did, it would be available for free on my website with everything else I have!

This is my first one, and the test one, and I'm halfway through making another in sturdier timber. Both times I have used offcuts which I already have, and estimated the size by looking at the manuscript image (in comments). The original looks to have a mirror also, so that will be a new addition. You can see I added a bottom cross brace too, although a metal bracket would provide strength.

I do need to make it better to transport, as though the dish holder lifts off, the base has repeatedly been damaged in transport and I need to make it detachable and pegged, I think!

Comments

Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

That looks very clever! :D

We have an antique washstand upstairs. The wooden stand has a mirror and towel racks, and it holds a ceramic basin and pitcher. So you know, if you want to have wash water upstairs, you can. Nifty thing.

Re: Wow!

[sister_raphael]

That's so cool! I am a bit of a fan of washing where you sleep at events instead of trudging to the shower block if there is one. Washstands are just perfect for this!

Re: Wow!

[ysabetwordsmith]

It's just practical. Especially if you know the trick of putting the soap in the water instead of on your skin, thus making it easier to rinse off.