Rustic Repurposed Wood Coffee Table from Fence Boards
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Rustic Repurposed Wood Coffee Table
Written by my husband Tim:
So, in the process of a couple remodeling projects and the replacement of various pieces of junk furniture, the evil magnetic pull of Pinterest influenced my bride to ask for a more rustic, home-made coffee table for the den.
The original plan was to salvage an old window sash and convert it into a window table similar to this one.
I think that’s still the long-term goal, but for now, I decided to see what I could whip-up from materials in the back yard. My intent was to spend nothing as little as possible with the most effective result – you know, high yield, low investment.
A few years ago I had removed an old fence and saved the slats…for “someday.” Well, someday finally came and those dirty old fence slats are now this very brilliantly crafted,cool little table!
There were no plans – just getting from “a” to “c” with elbow-grease at “b”.
I knew I just needed a simple box frame, slats with a lot of character for the top, and legs.
The rest was easy. I cut all the pieces for the entire table, lightly sanded all the surfaces of each piece, and assembled,
some large furniture clamps, wood glue, and finish nails.
I anticipated that the trickiest part of the whole project would be getting all four legs exactly the same length, especially using old and slightly warped wood. I was right. But, after some grinding and finish sanding, it leveled just fine.
I decided not to apply any kind of stain or polyurethane, since this was for inside use and the color/character was just what we were looking for.
It looks great in the room, opens up the space we desperately needed around the couch, and didn’t require one single trip to the local home improvement store.
Cost:
Old fence slats – 0
Wood glue/nails – 0 (already had both)
Total time – 3 hours
End Result – priceless!
I may have discovered a new hubby hobby…YIKES!
You can see more of our favorites in our 13 DIY rustic home decor projects including our own DIY window table and a fence board kitchen backsplash.
Marty the table is simply FABULOUS!!!! I’ll everything about it.. especially how low it is.. AWESOME!
Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! Have a great day! 🙂
Looks awesome!!
Fabulous! My hubby and I have been talking about him making us a new dining table for outside and this is exactly what I had in mind… (sending it to him right now.)
~Jamie
What a great table! You did a beautiful job. I loved reading this post. Megan
Very nice and you have a way with words! Thanks for instructions and the fun reading!
What a great project! We have some fencing materials stacked in our garage too- now the wheels are turning! I thank you, even if my husband won’t! 🙂
love this and I am going to share on my FB page. If you would like to link it up starting Wednesday night, go ahead. This week’s challenge is wood and you just might win!
http://www.thecsiproject.com
I am happy to share this with my readers! Glad I found you!
Wow – I love it – Pinterest can be so inspiring – I will be pinning this one!
Wow! Very Impressive! You have a goldmine there in that husband of yours. Thank you for sharing this at Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again next week. Wishing you a grand day. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Wow, that looks awesome!!
I love this table! It is gorgeous! I would love for you to link up at my party going on now on The Crafty Blog Stalker! Thanks for the great tutorial!
http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/06/blog-stalking-thursday-46.html
What an awesome table and an even more awesome husband for seeing your vision through to fruition! Visiting from Serenity Now!
~Ellie @ beauty4ashes-ellie.blogspot.com
That’s just beautiful!
Love Love the table, the price and the sense of humor! Way to go Marty’s husband *grin*
Oh, it turned out so well! Great job Marty!
Melody
One Chatty Chic
Just gorgeous!!
Wow, it is gorgeous!
That table is the most amazing coffee table I have ever seen you hubby deserves an A+. I love this so much That I could not wait to tell you I will feature it next Sunday on my blog for the Sunday Round Up.
Rose
Your hubby is a smart man! Love this table and I’m glad you didn’t add anything to it – it has beautiful character already!
Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic!
And thanks for letting me know you were an adoptive parent as well. I was blessed today reading your story. I fear that my daughter will deal with some of the same issues, but so far the dr seems to think her issues are normal for her age. I guess we’ll see.
Oh my! This looks amazing! From a fence?! That is genius! I am really enjoying reading your blog, and I am a new follower. Would you consider sharing this at my party?
http://www.thetaylor-house.com/2012/04/taylor-house-thursday-3.html
This is really awesome! I love the commentary too:0)
Wow, this is so impressive. I think I could make a bracelet for free, but that’s about it, lol. I love how gorgeous and rustic this piece turned out. Nice job. Thanks so much for sharing at our party this week!
This is GREAT! LOVE it! Simple and FREE!!!! I found you via Our Delightful Home and am now following via GFC so I can keep an eye out for more of your fantastic ideas & projects! I would love for you to stop by The Vintage Milk House when you have time! Have a wonderful rest of the week! – Kali
Fantastic job! Tim that is a wonderful lookin’ table, and Marty you are one lucky gal! I’m glad I found y’all via the Blackberry Vine. I’m a new follower too, so we can stay connected. I would love for you to stop by and follow too. Have a great week, Lori
You’re timing couldn’t be more perfect! I want my husband to build me a table this week!! 🙂
Thanks for linking up!
Anna
http://www.askannamoseley.com
Such a great table! It looks great in that room too! Handy hubbies are the best aren’t they?
LOVE it! Wow!!!
well looky there – you can be proud of that table. Very nice!!
OMG, Marty! Your DH is a real gooding doing that for you.
It didn’t came across my wildest fantasy of making a coffee table out of the fence wood.
TY for sharing your great idea.
Happy MET Day,
/CC
Wow! Love that table! So creative and simple!