Boot cleaning station

Step one
On one of the 600mm lengths of decking, use a round object approx. 65mm in diameter to trace a circle, centered and 15mm down from one long edge.

Step two
Draw a line from each side of the circle to the edge of the wood to create a rounded ‘V’ shape. Use a jigsaw to cut out along the marked line. Sand down any sharp edges or rough spots.

Step three
Wipe off any sanding dust and apply two coats of Resene Waterborne Woodsman penetrating oil stain to all lengths of wood, allowing to dry between coats.

Step four
Place the 600mm decking upside down and put the two 310mm lengths on top, as shown. Space the slats a few millimetres apart to allow water to drain and ensure the feet are about 50mm in from the base’s edge. Screw together.

Step five
The boot cleaning area uses five brushes – three positioned on the base to scrub the underside of the boot as well as two side brushes. Screw the three base brushes to the base, centred on the base and with bristles facing up.

Step six
Make the two side brush supports by attaching two 110mm supports to a brush, aligning the brush flush with the top. If you have cut the top of the supports off at 15 degrees make sure they are sloping out. Note: The height of the side brushes should leave just enough room below them to fit the base brushes; however, you may need to adjust the height of these to fit the brushes you are using.

Step seven
Screw the side brush supports in place, one on each side of the base brushes.

Step eight
Take the hinge apart and screw each half onto the front corners of the base, as shown. Ensure that about 5mm is sticking up past the top.

How to use
If your boots are super muddy, use the hinges to scrape off any clumps of mud before using the brushes to clean the sides and soles (stand on the sides of the base to stop it moving). Use the inbuilt boot jack to effortlessly pull your foot out, without having to bend down or ruin the back of your shoes.