my DIY project

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:03 pm

We have this void behind our couch due to the rounded front to our living room. We had a flat table back there, but I didn't like it. We've been searching for about 3 months for something, but we can't seem to find anyting in the $300.00 to $1,000.00 range that fits that area due to the angle of the windows.

[lvlshot]http://pages.prodigy.net/dpfalandys/llama/natuzzi/Img_1342.jpg[/lvlshot]

As you can see it angles in towards the back, please ignore the wires, you won't be able to see them with the table there

. So I bartered with my landlord trading a new office chair back support ($15.00) for some 1/2" thick Mohagany slats, that connect with tongue and groove, then spent a few hours creating a table.

My tools were limited to a broken circular saw, a pencil, angle ruler, and a router. I glued and screwed the slats together to create a 7 foot long 20 inch wide table, then cut the angle for the window. I finished it off by putting a design on the edges with a router, sanding and staining.

It's been about 10 years since I have created anything with wood, I think in the future with some better tools I can create that coffee table we've been searching for.

Total cost for an 84" x 20" console table Legs + trade for wood, and stain

$65.00

[lvlshot]http://pages.prodigy.net/dpfalandys/llama/natuzzi/tabletop.jpg[/lvlshot]

[lvlshot]http://pages.prodigy.net/dpfalandys/llama/natuzzi/tabecorner.jpg[/lvlshot]

Post by **bitWISE** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 3:22 pm

Not bad man. Got a pic of the legs? Did the angles fit right? I always fuck up the angles a little.

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:12 pm

The legs are adjustable tubular legs, nothing fancy since they are going to be between the couch and the wall. The open end I am currently building a small magazine sized shelving unit to go ftom the table top to the floor.

I have it sitting in the kitchen because the Poly was still a little tacky. I followed the rule measure 9 times cut once

I think I'll be fine

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:13 pm

lol...nice couch...does the trailer match it?

Post by **losCHUNK** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:41 pm

trailer ?

Post by **Canidae** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:43 pm

He thinks everyone lives in trailers because all his neighbors do

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:49 pm

My mom lives down south in a trailer, it's quite nice, 2 bedroom 2 bath, with a hot tub. I was impressed when I went to visit.

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:51 pm

lol...keep that shit to urself...u should be ashamed...not proud...

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:52 pm

oh btw...PWNED...

Post by **losCHUNK** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:52 pm

put a wheel on your box and that could be classed as a trailer i spose

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:56 pm

Freakaloin wrote:lol...keep that shit to urself...u should be ashamed...not proud...

of what? :icon26:

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 4:57 pm

of having a looser mom and looking up to her...

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:00 pm

Oh no the jobless guy who uses tiny condoms, and posts on the internet all day is insulting my mommy. :icon23:

Post by **Freakaloin** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:01 pm

i'm retired...CRUSHED...

Post by **losCHUNK** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:03 pm

theres another word for retired

guess what it is

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:10 pm

Future trailer owner?

Post by **losCHUNK** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:11 pm

lol, he hopes

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 5:53 pm

I'm thinking of making a coffee table, anyone know what a good wood to use to make a nice smooth surfaced table., I'm digging this style.

[lvlshot]http://pages.prodigy.net/dpfalandys/llama/natuzzi/table1.jpg[/lvlshot]

[lvlshot]http://pages.prodigy.net/dpfalandys/llama/natuzzi/table2.jpg[/lvlshot]

Post by **Dr_Watson** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:02 pm

any hard-wood would work.
maple, ash, cherry, ceader, oak, etc... are all nice.
you may need to borrow a planer and belt sander to get the surface as flat and smooth as you want.
but most of the smoothness on tables comes from the thick finish.

Post by **R00k** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 6:03 pm

For coffee tables, only solid oak will do.

Mahogany is nice too, but pricey.

Post by **bitWISE** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:58 pm

Freakaloin wrote:lol...nice couch...does the trailer match it?

Yeah, after he drove a 350z and spent like $10k on his wifes ring he went out and got a mobile home..

Oh and they do make some nice ones now. Obviously they aren't going to show up on cribs but I see nothing wrong with owning a nice mobile home on a private lot. Better than having a shit apartment.

Post by **Giraffe }{unter** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:07 pm

bitWISE wrote:
Freakaloin wrote:lol...nice couch...does the trailer match it?
Yeah, after he drove a 350z and spent like $10k on his wifes ring he went out and got a mobile home..

Oh and they do make some nice ones now. Obviously they aren't going to show up on cribs but I see nothing wrong with owning a nice mobile home on a private lot. Better than having a shit apartment.

true, but mobile homes in NJ would be pretty trashy, where down south, it's common. I havn't gotten off my ass and bought a house yet... Mostly because I love the place I'm at now. and would like to buy the house from my landlord. Hopefully next year I get off my arse and start lookin.

Post by **R00k** » Mon Apr 18, 2005 9:08 pm

I wish I could buy the house I'm living in now from the landlord. I'd never be able to afford it by myself though.