ENY, I don’t know that I’d count myself amongst ‘real furniture builders’….I’m definitely still learning as I go along. I made the decision a year ago to trash all the pieces I had built (regret that now) because I want to only display higher quality work in my apt. Whenever I do get around to doing a dining table, I just hope it comes out well and doesn’t collapse during dinner 🙂
I found a wrought iron table base on the street, took it home and painted it. Then I bought a square piece of raw plywood, finished it on the bottom and sides, glued it in place on the base, and then screwed onto the base with a drill. Next, I bought some cheap colorful tiles at Home Depot, and used adhesive to apply them to the table top. Last, I filled in the spaces with grout. It came out better than I imagined it would! It’s really nice table that now sits in my little backyard piazza. I’m sure you real furniture-builders (Snappy) do much more impressive stuff, but for my first effort I emerged very proud!
ENY, I build furniture as well. I’ve done a two entertainment centers, coffee tables, night stands and bookshelves. I want to build a dining table for myself, but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
Just like houseprices, it’s the absolute price that counts – not the percentage fall. A 50% cut in rent is no great bargain if your rent was 3x too expensive to begin with.
Jumping out to pick up a new suit. Catch you all later!
Thanks, M4L.
“I made the decision a year ago to trash all the pieces I had built (regret that now) because I want to only display higher quality work in my apt.”
Whoa! Next time you plan on doing that, let me know first so I can come by and pick up your odd pieces!
ENY, I don’t know that I’d count myself amongst ‘real furniture builders’….I’m definitely still learning as I go along. I made the decision a year ago to trash all the pieces I had built (regret that now) because I want to only display higher quality work in my apt. Whenever I do get around to doing a dining table, I just hope it comes out well and doesn’t collapse during dinner 🙂
ENY, that’s pretty impressive – especially for your 1st table
I found a wrought iron table base on the street, took it home and painted it. Then I bought a square piece of raw plywood, finished it on the bottom and sides, glued it in place on the base, and then screwed onto the base with a drill. Next, I bought some cheap colorful tiles at Home Depot, and used adhesive to apply them to the table top. Last, I filled in the spaces with grout. It came out better than I imagined it would! It’s really nice table that now sits in my little backyard piazza. I’m sure you real furniture-builders (Snappy) do much more impressive stuff, but for my first effort I emerged very proud!
Speaking of working with your hands, here’s an excellent article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/24/magazine/24labor-t.html?_r=1
My handiwork is unfortunately limited to putting together IKEA furniture.
ENY, I build furniture as well. I’ve done a two entertainment centers, coffee tables, night stands and bookshelves. I want to build a dining table for myself, but haven’t gotten around to it yet.
ENY, from scratch or you assemble a “assembly needed” table?
Enjoy Israel, Benson. The weather should be terrific. Try not to spend too much time working.
I had a great weekend. I built my first table. Everyone liked it.
Just like houseprices, it’s the absolute price that counts – not the percentage fall. A 50% cut in rent is no great bargain if your rent was 3x too expensive to begin with.
Jumping out to pick up a new suit. Catch you all later!