lildesertwoodshop Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 So in my hood the bulk Trash runs each month, and the treasures I pull are never ending .Last week tooling down my road saw a Bookcase shelf unit that I promptly grabbed. It looks like Cherry but Im not sure. A few days later saw a pile from a flip that has been going on for the past month that I scored the Glass tile remnants as well as the 18" piece of tile and a bonus of a half full tub of grout. My sister just moved into a new house and needs everything furniture related but really wanted a small table to put between her recliners. She is all about the retro vibe so walla Brady Bunch Retro Table , cost of materials $ 0 Her Hubby providing libations and an afternoon of work in the shop cost $ a fun day out hanging with the Bro in Law and nephew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrdie Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 Very nice. My mom liked pieces like that. Brings back memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhl.verona Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 What I would call a very productive day - in many senses. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasahan Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 So, is the table made from the bookcase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildesertwoodshop Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 ==> So, is the table made from the bookcase? ==> Yep In that case, I'd rename this from dumpster dive to successful recycling... Well done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasahan Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Could you describe how you made a bookcase into a table? Do you have some pics of the process? BTW, ridiculously creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Very nicely done. I like it very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lildesertwoodshop Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 No pics of the bookcase, we really just used the shelves , as the back was 1/4' ply , the shelves were 8" deep 36" wide 3/4 " thick. For the legs we cut the strips and glued two together to get the 1 1/2" posts / legs , the side walls on the table were as well strips we cut using the 3/4" thickness as well as the table top for the tile more strips glued up, and recessed 1/4" below the surrounding walls to allow for tile . Shellac ( from a spray can) on the wood parts. Libations consumed , Wisers Canadian Rye & Diet coke , Orange Crush and a pack of red vines for the Nephew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieboy Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Simply exquisite! Such a very creative piece of work! Another fine wood work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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