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Stella

#420
February 22, 2015, 11:45:56 AM Last Edit: February 22, 2015, 04:51:03 PM by Stella
Very cool SpeedDog!

I really like the look of stained concrete for counter tops and like it as a small table as you have but not sure I want to go that route for a dining table.  Although it's not scratched off the list yet...

"To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites." ~ Robert Heinlein

Speeddog

#421
February 22, 2015, 12:07:42 PM
It's regular concrete tinted with powder when we mixed it.

Only downside is it's ridonkulously heavy, didn't weigh it, I'd guess 200 lbs.

A typical dining table would be colossal.

IIRC, there are lightweight concrete mixes available.
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DesmoDiva

#422
February 22, 2015, 02:29:50 PM
Not sure I would want stone for a table.

I can imagine how fast a cold stone table top would pull heat out of my nice warm meal. 

To each her own.  ;)
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Bick

#423
February 22, 2015, 03:33:11 PM
Quote from: Stella on February 22, 2015, 08:44:23 AM
Have any of you crafty bastards ever made a dining table using a marble or granite or any other type of stone? 
Any recommendations? Advice? (For top and/or base.)

Can't find a dining table I like (prefer something unique) so was thinking about having one made.  Thnx!

I hope you have lots of good friends with strong, young backs and that you do not live in a 3rd floor walk-up.
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

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1.21GW

#424
February 22, 2015, 04:16:07 PM
What about particle board with a 1/8" coat of concrete on top?  ;D
"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy..."

Stella

#425
February 22, 2015, 04:52:59 PM
Quote from: DesmoDiva on February 22, 2015, 02:29:50 PM
Not sure I would want stone for a table.

I can imagine how fast a cold stone table top would pull heat out of my nice warm meal. 

To each her own.  ;)

And this is why I look to the DMF for answers and input!   Didn't think about that aspect.  Thanks!   ;)

Quote from: Bick on February 22, 2015, 03:33:11 PM
I hope you have lots of good friends with strong, young backs and that you do not live in a 3rd floor walk-up.

And this is why there will unlikely be a concrete table. 

Quote from: 1.21GW on February 22, 2015, 04:16:07 PM
What about particle board with a 1/8" coat of concrete on top?  ;D

Hmmmm.....!
"To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites." ~ Robert Heinlein

Zaster

#426
February 22, 2015, 05:13:42 PM
Hope I'm not offending you Stella, never mind stone but as a woodworker, wood gives me a woody  ;D

Bick

#427
February 22, 2015, 05:35:59 PM
Quote from: Zaster on February 22, 2015, 05:13:42 PM
Hope I'm not offending you Stella, never mind stone but as a woodworker, wood gives me a woody  ;D

And there, Stella, you have the base for your table.
It's all in the grind, Sizemore. Can't be too fine, can't be too coarse. This, my friend, is a science. I mean you're looking at the guy that believed all the commercials. You know, about the "be all you can be." I made coffee through Desert Storm. I made coffee through Panama while everyone else got to fight, got to be a Ranger.

* A man can never have too much whiskey, too many books, or too much ammunition *

Stella

#428
February 22, 2015, 08:26:44 PM
Quote from: Zaster on February 22, 2015, 05:13:42 PM
Hope I'm not offending you Stella, never mind stone but as a woodworker, wood gives me a woody  ;D

[laugh]

Well trust me Zaster, I love wood too.  Tables and...well.... nevermind.

Anywho, I cannot find a wood TABLE I like or that works with limited space or that isn't custom made for eleventy billion dollars (relatively and "budgetly" speaking of course).

I'm open to suggestions or resources so keep 'em coming!



"To enjoy the flavor of life, take big bites." ~ Robert Heinlein

Kopfjager

#429
February 22, 2015, 08:56:36 PM Last Edit: February 22, 2015, 09:00:20 PM by kopfjäger
Quote from: Stella on February 22, 2015, 08:26:44 PM

I'm open to suggestions or resources so keep 'em coming!

I'm partial to the reclaimed wood style a friend built me from my design.





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1.21GW

#430
February 22, 2015, 09:09:33 PM
Piggybacking on Kopf's adoration of recalimed wood...

Last summer I got an old wood dresser from my cousin who had 3 too many and was looking to offload.  After $35 for paint, wood stain, and new handles, it looks awesome and stylish.  My point: don't underestimate the effect of a sanding and re-finishing an old table, whether yours or one bought on the cheap.  Wood is such a beautiful material (it apparently aroses some DMFers  :-\) that it often looks best when left alone or with minimal finish.  Much cheaper and easier to carry up 3 flights than marble, etc., and it looks better (to my eye at least).  ;D

"I doubt I'm her type---I'm sure she's used to the finer things.  I'm usually broke. I'm kinda sloppy..."

Zaster

#431
February 23, 2015, 07:53:14 AM
Quote from: Stella on February 22, 2015, 08:26:44 PM
[laugh]

Well trust me Zaster, I love wood too.  Tables and...well.... nevermind.

Anywho, I cannot find a wood TABLE I like or that works with limited space or that isn't custom made for eleventy billion dollars (relatively and "budgetly" speaking of course).

I'm open to suggestions or resources so keep 'em coming!

What size does it need to be and would you need leaves or extensions?




Duck-Stew

#432
February 23, 2015, 08:35:15 AM
Quote from: DesmoDiva on February 22, 2015, 02:29:50 PM
Not sure I would want stone for a table.

I can imagine how fast a cold stone table top would pull heat out of my bourbonnice warm meal. 

To each her own.  ;)

Fixed.  ;D
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yamifixer

#433
February 23, 2015, 09:07:43 AM
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Duck-Stew

#434
February 23, 2015, 10:20:25 AM
Quote from: yamifixer on February 23, 2015, 09:07:43 AM
Crap now I want one

I do what I can...  8)
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