Another table build thread..Geez.

[tractordude]

Here is a couple of beer tables I built in the last week or so.
My first one (not pictured) was built from scrap. My only cost was the resin @ $25.

The two in the pics are larger, 42 inches. I forgot how long it took me to build the first one, but these last two are a EZ 10 hr plus builds. I'm trying to keep my material cost down, But I'm sure I have $125 in each of the table tops.

 

[RivennHewn]

I like them.

What are you using for the graphics, and the bases?

 

[tractordude]

I like them.

What are you using for the graphics, and the bases?

Thanks,
I custom cut the decal's on a vinyl plotter, so my cost on that is very little.

My first table I used a small base plate from a power pole, @ 1" thick. I want to stay in the theme of the top's to the bases. I'm hoping to find some vintage tractor rims for the tractor theme tables. I did score a brake drum from a semi-truck, so that table will be a truck, or diesel themed table top.

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

What are you using for resin on them? My dad is building a bar for his basement right now and been trying to figure out what to finish the top with.

 

[RivennHewn]

What are you using for resin on them? My dad is building a bar for his basement right now and been trying to figure out what to finish the top with.

Tell your dad to be careful working with finishes in a basement.

He might end up in a van, down by the river if he inhales too much.

 

[tractordude]

What are you using for resin on them? My dad is building a bar for his basement right now and been trying to figure out what to finish the top with.

I used this stuff.
http://eti-usa.com/envirotex-lite/

No VOC's, It is non-flammable. You have to use a propane torch to get the air bubbles out of the finish before it starts to cure.

 

[Daveo]

I used a product that is similar to that called super glaze, sold at home depot. I wasnt happy with the initial coat, so I blocked it down and put another one on.

 

[csp]

Are the tops plywood?

 

[tractordude]

Are the tops plywood?

Yes, CDX. My first one, (not pictured) was a badly warped sheet. The guy was going to burn it, I glued two half's together to make it 1 1/2" thick. That one turned out pretty nice, now my friends all think they need one.