Okay, folks, let me tell you about my little project from the other day. I decided to put up some batten volleyball oak timber in my garage. It’s been on my to-do list for ages, and I finally got around to tackling it.

Getting Started

First things first, I gathered my materials. I had a pile of oak timber I’d picked up from the local lumber yard a while back. I also made sure I had my tools ready – saw, drill, level, screws, the whole nine yards. You can’t start a project without the right gear, right?

Prepping the Timber

Next, I measured and cut the timber. I wanted to make sure everything was the right size before I started attaching it to the wall. My garage wall isn’t exactly perfectly square (whose is?), so I had to do some custom cuts to make it all fit snugly. The cut oak has a nice, real wood aroma.

Putting it Up

Now for the fun part – actually installing the batten. I started by marking out where I wanted the battens to go, using a level to make sure everything was straight. I’m not a pro, but I do like things to look somewhat decent! Then, I drilled pilot holes to make screwing in the battens easier. No one wants split wood!

• Mark the spots. Use that level!
• Drill those pilot holes. Save yourself the headache.
• Screw in the battens. Nice and secure.

The Finish Line

After I got all the battens up, I took a step back to admire my handiwork. It wasn’t perfect, but it was solid and looked pretty darn good, if I do say so myself. It added a bit of rustic charm to my otherwise boring garage wall. Plus, it’s now a great surface to use for volleyball!

It’s that simple! The main thing is to take your time and don’t be afraid to make adjustments as you go. I messed up a couple of times, but hey, that’s part of the learning process, right? The satisfaction to see what I have done!