| Project by Nate Noe | posted 100 days ago | 215 views | 0 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
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This table was a fun experiment. The glass table top is bounty from a construction site dumpster and I had some 2×6 maple so I decided to make an exterior table.
I wanted it strong but not too bulky. I used stock aluminum L as a kind of cast for the center column to maximize leg room and strength. Each leg is identical with a 1.5” thick, triangle ‘tongue’ that is screwed (with very large screws) into the column. I used strips of cork to cushion the ridiculously heavy glass and cut them back to display the joinery. There is a little bit of lateral twist in the column, but vertically, the leg joints are surprisingly rigid.
-- Nate, denver CO
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8 comments so far
EdC
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posted 100 days ago
Looks good, nice blending of meal and wood. The cork is a nice contrast to light color of the rest of the table.
Good job, Nate
-- Ed Collinge- Edmonds, WA.
GaryK
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posted 100 days ago
Very cool! Nice use of materials.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 100 days ago
Nate,
Once again a nice blending of different materials. I like the design of the table.
Well done.
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FritzM
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posted 100 days ago
great table Nate! and nice repurposing of the “found” glass top. The center detail is well composed and the dark cork really sets it off!
-- Fritz Oakland, Ca http://www.muegenburg.com (dedicated to my other hobby)
Dominic Vanacora
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I like the clean sharp lines of the legs and the top is a great find. The cork does made to stand out and the perfect joints should be shown off. Great project.
-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida
Napaman
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posted 100 days ago
the whole thing is very creative!!!
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jockmike2
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posted 99 days ago
Beautiful table, love the use of maple and the use of aluminum in contrast, it really is a nice design. You should be proud. mike
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jockmike2
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posted 98 days ago
How did you connect the table to the legs? mike
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