Do you know those moments, when you need something and the Universe makes you cross path with a solution? Well, this is one of those moments. I have a record player, and my biggest problem is knowing where to put it. So I was in the hunt for a good stand. I wanted something simple, not too expensive, and with a place to store my vinyl, nothing else. Despite my exquisite taste which only allows me to buy what I fall in love the first moment I lay my eyes on, I was open to suggestions. And then I saw a DIY with wooden crates in the Wayfair website, almost made on purpose just for me. And that’s when I decided I was going to make a record player stand for myself. This project has been a big ride. It took me 4 days and a 40km drive to be able to find the wooden crates. Although, even those crates weren’t height enough. I had to buy two and glue them together to have enough surface to place my record player on top. It felt so good to attach the last screw, and know it was over. Thankfully, it was summer weather, and I could work outside in the sun. Bottom line, DIYs look easier than they actually are; wooden crates for some reason are really hard to find, in Coimbra; those single cube shelves should work as well; this DIY is on how to improvise when the supplies don’t cooperate, and you don’t have the measures you want. Supplies: 2 Wooden Crate (60x40x15 cm) 6 Wooden Boards (28x5x1 cm) 4 Wheels 16 Screws for the wheels 2 Handles (24,2 cm) Wood Glue Wood Paint (white and grey) Paint Brushes Nails Step 1: After taking out the bottom of one of the crates, it’s time to glue them together. Use wooden glue for better results, and keep them pressed together. I used books to make weight – as you do – and let it dry overnight. Then sand down the entire box got get rid off any excess glue and smooth the edges. Also, don’t forget to do the same to the boards before glueing them. To make sure it will glue properly, use a wet cloth to collect all the dust. Step 2: Glue 4 boards equally spaced apart in the bottom of the crate. Remember to...