For those of you who want to form your own parts over and over but dont have the big bucks, this simple table is for you. At a cost of around $35 it is not only cheap, but simple and effective. >>If you have any questions regarding the table feel free to PM me or post them here.
**Note: The overall price is assuming you have all the tools already, or can get them, And that you have a shop vac. Most people do so I am pricing this as if you had one.
TOOLS REQUIRED
>Drill
>1/16" Drillbit with countersink
>Saw-capable of at least cutting 24" long pieces
>Belt Sander- To give a finished look
>Torch
>Knife
>Wood Glue
>Caulk'
>T Square
>Pencil
>1/8" Drill bit
>1" Drill bit
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 > 24"x24"x1/2" pieces of plywood $15
14+' > 1"x1" pine (amount depends on sive of the over) $5
12 > 1" coarse wood screws $.02
2 > 2"L x 1"w hinges (screws included) $2
1 > 1 1/4"x2 1/2" shop vac adapter(or what ever size yours requires) $4
1 > 1 1/4" threaded frale pipe flange $4
1 > Roll of Door Weather stripping $3
1 > Shop Vac (price not included since most homes have one, but if not $35-50)
PART I: The Table Top
First begin by looking at both pieces of plywood and see which one has the smoothest surface, that one will become your top. The other one will be your bottom.
Next take your 1"x1" pine and cut 2 22" pieces and 2 24" pieces and put them together like this to form a frame. Apply glue to the seams then clamp together and let it dry overnight.
Your next step is to glue the wooden frame to the bottome piece of plywood.
Lay a bead of wood glue all the way around the edge of the base.
Place the frame over top of it and clamp it into place allowing it to dry overnite
Now flip the base/frame assembley over and draw a line from corner to corner diagonaly
Where the lines intersect is where you are going to drill your 1" hole
After the hole is drilled flip the assembly back over so you are looking at the inside. To achieve a nice seal run a bead of caulk all around the interior seam and let it dry for a few days before proceeding.
Now that the first bead of caulk has dried apply a second bead along the top interior edge of the frame and then a bead of wood glue around the center of the frame.
After both beads are applied place the plywood square on top with the good side facing up and clamp it into place and let it dry overnight. It Should now look like a sandwhich
Now the base need to be completed, so flip the whole thing over so you can see the bottom. Now you need to drill holes (1/16") and put screws where there are dots on the diagram. Remember to sink the screw head below the surface.
The 4 holes around the center are for your threaded pipe flange. To line them up just center the flange over the holeand make marks on the wood. Do not attach it yet.
You have now completed your table top assembly.
**Note: The overall price is assuming you have all the tools already, or can get them, And that you have a shop vac. Most people do so I am pricing this as if you had one.
TOOLS REQUIRED
>Drill
>1/16" Drillbit with countersink
>Saw-capable of at least cutting 24" long pieces
>Belt Sander- To give a finished look
>Torch
>Knife
>Wood Glue
>Caulk'
>T Square
>Pencil
>1/8" Drill bit
>1" Drill bit
MATERIALS REQUIRED
2 > 24"x24"x1/2" pieces of plywood $15
14+' > 1"x1" pine (amount depends on sive of the over) $5
12 > 1" coarse wood screws $.02
2 > 2"L x 1"w hinges (screws included) $2
1 > 1 1/4"x2 1/2" shop vac adapter(or what ever size yours requires) $4
1 > 1 1/4" threaded frale pipe flange $4
1 > Roll of Door Weather stripping $3
1 > Shop Vac (price not included since most homes have one, but if not $35-50)
PART I: The Table Top
First begin by looking at both pieces of plywood and see which one has the smoothest surface, that one will become your top. The other one will be your bottom.
Next take your 1"x1" pine and cut 2 22" pieces and 2 24" pieces and put them together like this to form a frame. Apply glue to the seams then clamp together and let it dry overnight.
Your next step is to glue the wooden frame to the bottome piece of plywood.
Lay a bead of wood glue all the way around the edge of the base.
Place the frame over top of it and clamp it into place allowing it to dry overnite
Now flip the base/frame assembley over and draw a line from corner to corner diagonaly
Where the lines intersect is where you are going to drill your 1" hole
After the hole is drilled flip the assembly back over so you are looking at the inside. To achieve a nice seal run a bead of caulk all around the interior seam and let it dry for a few days before proceeding.
Now that the first bead of caulk has dried apply a second bead along the top interior edge of the frame and then a bead of wood glue around the center of the frame.
After both beads are applied place the plywood square on top with the good side facing up and clamp it into place and let it dry overnight. It Should now look like a sandwhich
Now the base need to be completed, so flip the whole thing over so you can see the bottom. Now you need to drill holes (1/16") and put screws where there are dots on the diagram. Remember to sink the screw head below the surface.
The 4 holes around the center are for your threaded pipe flange. To line them up just center the flange over the holeand make marks on the wood. Do not attach it yet.
You have now completed your table top assembly.
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