Saturday, October 15, 2011

Scrappy Sofa Table

Working with some fence scraps from the neighbor, I built this fun sofa table.  Again, as with the little red stool/bench, I had no real plan when I started other than I knew I wanted to build a table of some sort.  I get so involved in what I am building I rarely remember to take process pictures, but I will try to tell you the steps I took to build this.
reclaimed salvaged wood sofa table http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrappy-sofa-table.html
I decided on a sofa or entry table so I first built a rectangle from 2 x 4's.  I added the legs on the outside of the rectangle so that I would have a space between them for scrapy painted wood. 
reclaimed salvaged wood sofa table http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrappy-sofa-table.html
When building tables or benches, a lower shelf always helps for support, so I added a piece of wood perpendicular to the legs.  I then decided I wanted pieced together wood scraps on the top so I added 2 x 4's inside the rectangle, screwing these in from the outer side of the 2 x 4 rectangle. 
reclaimed salvaged wood sofa table http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrappy-sofa-table.html
I found the pieces I wanted for the top, cut them to size and used a nail gun to attach both these and the bottom shelf. 
reclaimed salvaged wood sofa table http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrappy-sofa-table.html
The wood for the tabletop sanded up so nice and smoothly, a coat of briwax deepened the colors and added a little shine.  The top feels like butta!
reclaimed salvaged wood sofa table http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrappy-sofa-table.html
I love the end result and while this little table is already sitting in my space at the Antique Barn, I think I will have to make another one to keep!
reclaimed salvaged wood sofa table http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/scrappy-sofa-table.html
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6 comments:

  1. love it , beautiful- how many projects were you able to do from that scrap wood?

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  2. absolutely LOVE it!
    you are very clever.
    love the colours.
    cheryl xox.

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  3. Beautiful patina! Love the muted colors and distressing.

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  4. I love this! It's so cute. You really should make yourself one. :)

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  5. This is an adorable table! So clever of you! I would be delighted for you to join Potpourri Friday (in progress)! Hope you will come check it out!

    I have just become a friend and follower and hope you will consider doing the same.

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  6. Hi Becky! I'm stopping back by to say thank you for linking to Potpourri Friday. You participation is appreciated! I hope you will make it a weekly stop!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!