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Post by drocknut on Dec 10, 2015 12:03:18 GMT -5
If you are a professional carpenter or just really good at it you might want to look away now. In my travel trailer I had a need to open up the dining area as well as provide myself with a place to do my wire wrapping and jewelry. I got tired of the dining table that came with the trailer so I decided to change things. At first I was just looking for some kind of table or work desk that I could just put in there but even after long searches online I couldn't come up with anything that would fit where I needed it to go. In a moment of insanity I decided I would make my own desk. I wanted it to be able to be folded up so if I needed the dining table again I could just fold the desk up and out of the way. It took a bit of thinking (yep, my brain hurts...lol) but I came up with a workable desk. I used wood that was laying around my mom's garage and bought the hinges online. I'll be testing it out in Quartzsite soon. I will confess I am not a carpenter nor am I into perfection so it looks a little rough but it will do the job so I'm happy. The bottom with legs folded. Yes, I know it only has three legs but that was the only way I could figure out to get it to fold up without the legs getting in the way of each other. I thought it was rather ingenious of me (pats self on back). \ legs unfolded - please ignore the duct tape on the bottom that is holding the contact paper in place since it was being a bear and didn't want to stick on the underside of the desk. Set up. Top is covered with contact paper in a neutral tone. How it looks set up in my trailer. I am proud of the new desk and am hoping it will work out for me. Thanks for looking.
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Post by Fossilman on Dec 10, 2015 12:30:54 GMT -5
Great idea!!!!
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Post by agatemaggot on Dec 10, 2015 12:48:51 GMT -5
Great idea on using the three leg approach. It's called the Milk Stool principal.
Your table will always sit firmly on the floor and not rock !
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Post by Pat on Dec 10, 2015 14:20:26 GMT -5
That's terrific! Table and contact paper. I have never ever gotten contact paper on anything smoothly. Hat's off to you!
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Post by rockjunquie on Dec 10, 2015 14:53:28 GMT -5
Woot! Woot! Great idea! That will do the job alright! Small spaces need a lot of do it yourself. I'm really happy for you. Now you will have a better space to create.
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Post by mohs on Dec 10, 2015 14:56:38 GMT -5
crafty Diane !
did you use a chain saw to cut the legs to length? Ha ha
are the hinges spring loaded lock in place?
I use a collapsible stool at the Pixie
wrap on!
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Post by vegasjames on Dec 10, 2015 19:17:07 GMT -5
Good job. Don't forget to seal the exposed wood.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Dec 11, 2015 12:31:22 GMT -5
WTG, Diane! You can do anything you set your mind on. The new table should come in very handy.
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Post by drocknut on Dec 11, 2015 16:13:54 GMT -5
Thank you all. I didn't seal the wood yet James because of lack of time plus I want to use it first to make sure I don't have to make any modifications. No Ed, used my dad's old table saw instead of my chainsaw, easier to make a straight cut that way. Yes the hinges are spring loaded and lock in place when open or closed.
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Post by mohs on Dec 11, 2015 18:20:26 GMT -5
a table saw a serious machine good- even better- good job !!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2015 21:36:51 GMT -5
Great job! I need a computer desk. How much do you charge?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2015 21:38:23 GMT -5
As already stated, three points define a plane. Therefor your table will always have solid feet.
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Post by nowyo on Dec 12, 2015 9:51:12 GMT -5
Nice job on that, Dianne. Looks good in there.
Russ
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Post by drocknut on Dec 12, 2015 10:54:06 GMT -5
Great job! I need a computer desk. How much do you charge? Will work for food and rocks...lol.
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