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Pallet wall shelvesTransform a shabby dining table into a treasured worldly piece with an assortment of maps.

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2 pine timber lengths Handsaw Tape measure & pencil Drill with 11mm drill bit 4 screws 2 different types of rope Nailpolish or glue

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