Rubik's Cube Footrest

A small piece of custom furniture in the style of a Rubik's Cube.

• scale and design
  • A Rubik's Cube is typically 58mm along one edge. Each edge is subdivided into 3.
  • the footrest wants to be a convenient height for use as a small coffee table as well as a good height for a typical couch.
• scrap 9mm MDF sheet cut to 33cm square

A rough MDF box

• scrap softwood timber for corner strengthening

45 degree scrap wood corners

Cut to exact angles with mitre saw

Glued and screwed in place

• hinges
  • hidden - want to lift without damaging the back overhanging edge
  • http://www.screwfix.com/p/easy-mount-hinges-90-pack-of-2/38662
• casters/gliders
  • http://www.screwfix.com/p/twin-wheel-castors-40mm-pack-of-4/65240
  • wilkos:
• edges - nicely rounded
  • quadrant or routing
• surface detail and finishing
  • routing for 3x3x3 divisions
  • filling and painting - black non-gloss matt vinyl
  • GripFill - can it be sanded? http://www.screwfix.com/p/gripfill-350ml/10261
• stickers - use vinyl from old stationery - binders and dividers
  • coasters for white stickers
• decor and detail on underside and inside?