Tetris Table

Let's say you have hundreds of wooden cubes and a dream...a very particular dream. Specifically, the dream of having a Tetris-themed end table for your living room or patio.

Or you haven't had that dream, but it sounds kinda neat anyway.

Then this is the Instructable for you!

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Step 1: Tools and Materials

Materials
Lots and lots of 1" wooden blocks (about 350)
Kylon Gloss Spray Paint - Banner Red, Peekaboo Blue, Regal Blue, Rich Plum, Sun Yellow, Emerald Green, Pumpkin Orange and Crystal Clear
Kylon Satin Spray Paint - Black
Wood Glue
Duct Tape
Sandpaper
Wood screws (16)
Cardboard or newspaper to use as a backdrop for spray painting

Wood
Table top - 10" x 10" piece, I used 1/2" thick wood but any will work
Legs - 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" pieces 18" long (4)
Sidebars 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" pieces7" long (8)

Tools
Drill
Saw
Sander
Screwdriver
Clamps

candyaddict says: Jan 17, 2012. 11:24 AM

Since i am not able ot create a level table, i might go with this to start: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10193734/ a $13 IKEA table

candyaddict says: Jan 17, 2012. 11:20 AM

I would think wood square cutouts like http://www.craftparts.com/blocks-squares-wooden-square-cutouts-wood-c-209_213.html would work better but maybe they don't give the edges. i could see doing one with just the top done with the cutouts.

whisperonthewind says: Oct 29, 2011. 6:14 AM

I can visualize spending the money for enough blocks to make a bed frame, or a work table for my crafts. You can get the blocks online at www.craftparts.com, several sizes. Or ebay of course, but craftparts (which is Woodworks, Ltd) is reliable and fast. You can spread the cost out by doing it a little at a time.

mrflumps says: Aug 19, 2011. 4:52 AM

this is fantastic but after looking around it seems it would cost me £100+ even with a table already. its a shame i could see myself doing this.

annahowardshaw (author) says: Aug 19, 2011. 8:37 AM

The blocks were $20.00 (ebay), the table was made out of $5.00 of pine (Home Depot. The paint was the expensive part...I think $4 - $5 per can. Accounting for glue and wood screws, I think I'd say $80.00 US on the high end if I were buying everything (I already had some of the paint and materials).
Maybe some friends have leftover paint or wood from other projects, or you'll accumulate as lot of it as you do other projects. You could also buy cheaper paint (but don't mention that Krylon!).

mrflumps says: Aug 19, 2011. 9:17 AM

ah, to live in the US. UK is stupidly expensive for everything esp hobby/diy stuff, if its $5 in the US its £7-10 in the uk which is upto double the price you guys pay. thanks for the reply.

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Kiteman says: Aug 7, 2011. 7:06 AM

Oh, my word.

If I wasn't prevented by a bug, I'd give this five stars!

abnor says: Aug 6, 2011. 8:44 PM

Looks difficult to clean.

I Hate Your Guts Too says: Aug 6, 2011. 12:47 PM

Awesome! just a note to you or anyone else. If you plan to use it outside and leave it there all year round, consider using some spar varnish (marine varnish; spar urethane) instead of spray clear. It is the only way to truely waterproof wooden furniture. It should be available in most hardware stores and is not expensive (less than $10 for a spray version at home depot).

splazem says: Aug 5, 2011. 8:34 AM

This is so cool!

bajablue says: Aug 4, 2011. 7:35 PM

Gorgeous, detailed work!

Best of Luck to you!!!

Teksupptom says: Aug 4, 2011. 1:03 PM

I love this table, and definitely see the Tetris theme, but the first thought that popped into my head when I saw the picture was of the game "Don't Break the Ice." Now that would be an interesting end table ;)