In case the plastic tears at all, the cardboard can absorb some drips. I laid down cardboard under plastic sheeting. Since you'll be pouring the epoxy over the edge, you need to prepare for lots of epoxy to land on the floor. Get your workspace set up! Don't skimp on proper prep, or you'll end up with rock-hard epoxy permanently stuck to your floor. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases you make using my affiliate links. To keep up with what I'm working on, follow me on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and subscribe to my newsletter. Follow all the manufacturer's instructions and safety warnings. This project is very messy and uses materials capable of causing permanent property damage and bodily harm. dust-free curing area above 75 degrees F.stir sticks and/or mixing drill accessory.Liquin or other finish for raw steel legs.polyurethane wood finish and foam brushes.wood slab, reclaimed wood, or other planar surface.I was told the spalting (pigmented ring patterns caused by fungi) made this wood very desirable.īefore beginning the transformation from slice to table, this cookie dried out in my parents' barn for about two years. This slab of maple came from my parents' property in Connecticut. So I decided to use bartop epoxy resin to finish the whole piece.Įpoxy resin doesn't stand up to high heat, so use coasters for coffee and cocoa and never put a hot pan or dish directly on the table. This live-edge piece of wood had some holes on top that I wanted to fill, and something had to be done to hold the bark on. But be warned, if you're aīit of a perfectionist you'll probably want the edge banding.Turn a slice of raw wood into a durable coffee table! This guide follows my process for finishing a cross-cut maple "cookie" slab with epoxy resin and attaching hairpin legs. Regular plywood edge and it doesn't bother me since I expect it. Honestly, though, I usually just roll with the It's usually an iron-on strip of thin wood that will stain to If you made a plywood top, you can solve this problem by applying 3/4" plywood edgeīanding. It's a more obvious difference with stain,īut even with paint the edges probably won't quite match the rest of the Also note that the edges of plywood will not Once it's super smooth, finish it with whatever paint or stain and sealer you like.
WATERFALL COFFEE TABLE WOOD DIY PROFESSIONAL
This is the most important step for a professional finish! Start with a rough sand paper, then go over everything with a medium paper, then again with a fine paper. To finish, fill any visible holes with wood filler then sand everything down really well. This one is super flexible - it would look great with a rustic stain, painted bright white, or with a two-tone finish (white top with stained base)! Kreg Jig + 2 1/2" pocket hole screws + 1 1/4" pocket hole screws Table! This one would also look amazing with a rustic stain finish, or painted a crisp white! Skip on down to the finishing instructions to finish off your coffee Use a jig saw to cut out your table top (or check out Ana White's video on cutting a round top with a circular saw). Hold a pencilġ8" from the nail and use the string as a compass to mark a circle on If you're cutting your own, start by using a small nail or tack toįasten a piece of string to the center of your plywood. If you bought a 3' round top, you're ready to go! Guys, this almost doesn't even need instructions. Optional:3/4" plywood edge banding only if you cut a plywood topĭimensions: 36" round x 17" tall (but you can easily adjust to any size you want by purchasing a different size top or legs!) Be safe, have fun, and let me know if you have any questions! Please note I have not built from these plans myself (you might be the first!), so double check everything as you go.ģ6" round table top (or a 4' x 4' plywood project panel 3/4" thick to cut your own top) Pre-drill and countersink all your screws. Use 1 1/4"" screws unless otherwise indicated. Read through all the instructions before you begin. Use glue in every step (be careful to clean up any drips, because they can mess up your finish at the end!). Measure twice, cut once (seriously, though). You also have the option to cut your own top from plywood. Want a different size table? You can buy any size top and adjust the size of the table bases by changing the length of the stretchers. Note: all four tables use a standard 36" round table top because you can buy one pre-made at many home-improvement stores.
Finishing tips are all the way at the end. So just scroll through to the one that catches your eye to get it's individual plans and shopping list. Want to give one a try? I'm putting these all in one post because, seriously, they are so easy they don't need their own space.
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