How to make a boot scraper
Keep your boots free of mud and muck with the help of this DIY boot scraper.
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This boot scraper is handy to keep by the back door. It only takes a couple of hours to make and costs next to nothing.
Of course, if you're dealing with muddy paths, you could improve them by laying a path or stepping stones. Find out how to do it in these video guides to making a brick path and making a decking path.
Learn how to make this handy boot scraper, below.
You Will Need
- Chisel
- Hammer
- Saw
- Large log
- Thick slate tile
- Wood glue
Total time: 2 hours
Step 1
Stand the log for the boot scraper upright and saw off a third, cutting vertically down to make a flat surface.
Step 2
Stand the larger piece of wood on its flat side and saw two parallel lines about 10cm deep along its length. They should be a few millimetres apart, slightly wider than the width of the slate.
Step 3
Use a chisel and a hammer to remove the wood between the lines, creating a channel for the slate to sit in.
Step 4
Slot the slate into the channel so it protrudes about 10cm – cut it to size if necessary.
Step 5
Remove the tile and squirt a line of wood glue along the channel then push the tile back in. If the tile wobbles, insert some small pieces of wood into the gap to hold it firm.
