Large Square Table Basket
Flat Top D-Handle: 14" wide x 10" tall
UR: uprights: 3/4" FF - cut 25 @ 26"
LR: locking row: 3/8" FF - cut 1 @ 70"
W: weavers: 5/8" FF - cut 4 @ 70"
RR: rim row: 3/8" FF - cut 1 @ 70"
R: rims: 1/2" HR - cut 2 @ 70"
RF: rim filler: #6 RR - cut 2 @ 35"
L: lasher: 1/4" FF - 4 pieces at 70" each
Let's get to weavin':
sand the handle so all the inside edges are rounded over and smooth to the touch...
set up the basket so that it is a 13” (perpendicular to the handle) x 12.75" (parallel with the handle)... the center upright will be OVER the handle...
weave a locking row, mitering at the corners... upset the uprights sharply... the locking row should be OUTSIDE the handle…
weave in 4 rows... the weaving will be TIGHT, so move the weaver to the inside, pack down, then bring to the outside and pack down... keep all uprights straight up!
weave in the rim row, then cut and tuck the uprights…
soak the rims in hot water for at least 30 minutes... measure the outside circumference with a tape measure and add 5" for the outside rim and 3" for the inside... taper for a 5" overlap on both rims...
clip and cable tie the rims and rim filler together... this takes a bit of muscle...
double lash together... straighten out the sides as it dries... you want sides to be straight up and parallel to each other...
TIP: to dry the rim so that it is straight, clip a ruler to each side as it dries…
stain or paint... enjoy!