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Author Topic: Crafty Basterds -- The Stuff I made thread  (Read 107834 times)
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« Reply #420 on: February 22, 2015, 11:45:56 AM »
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...
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« Reply #421 on: 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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« Reply #422 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.  Wink
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« Reply #423 on: 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.
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« Reply #424 on: February 22, 2015, 04:16:07 PM »
What about particle board with a 1/8" coat of concrete on top?  Grin
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« Reply #425 on: 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.  Wink

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

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?  Grin

Hmmmm.....!
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« Reply #426 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  Grin
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« Reply #427 on: 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  Grin

And there, Stella, you have the base for your table.
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« Reply #428 on: 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  Grin

 laughingdp

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!
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« Reply #429 on: February 22, 2015, 08:56:36 PM »
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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« Reply #430 on: 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  Undecided) 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).  Grin
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« Reply #431 on: February 23, 2015, 07:53:14 AM »
Quote from: Stella on February 22, 2015, 08:26:44 PM
laughingdp

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?
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« Reply #432 on: 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.  Wink

Fixed.  Grin
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« Reply #433 on: February 23, 2015, 09:07:43 AM »
Quote from: Duck-Stew on February 23, 2015, 08:35:15 AM
Fixed.  Grin

Crap now I want one
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« Reply #434 on: 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...  Cool
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