Walnut Hallway Table Topper

by TimBTodd

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Intro: Walnut Hallway Table Topper

Topper for a metal hallway table topper I found.

STEP 1:

Found a piece of walnut with an interesting graining pattern and cut it into 3/4" strips and mixed them up.

STEP 2: Glue Up

Glued them together and clamp them up while keeping them flat.

STEP 3: Finish

I used vinyl sealer and precatalyzed lacquer.

STEP 4: Here It Is

I just put small adhesive clear rubber feet on the bottom of it and set it in place. Thanks for looking y'all.

5 Comments

alisterdark 9 years ago

Did you attach the wooden top to the metal frame in any way? I'v been thinking of a similar design.

TimBTodd 9 years ago

I did not attach it at all. I put some small clear rubber pads down so it wouldn't slide, and just placed the wooden top on top of the table.
I considered screwing through the metal top, underneath, unto the wood, but wanted to avoid doing that in case I ever decided to remove the top or something.
I's been over a year and it hasn't moved.

deletemetoo2 9 years ago

Table looks great! The metal frame looks to be a 55 gallon aquarium stand. Those are readily available.

seamster 9 years ago

Very cool. I love the look of the mixed-up grain! Did you also make the metal frame?

TimBTodd 9 years ago

Thanks! I didn't make it but I refurbished it. I found it in a field of kudzu. You can see some photos here if you're interested: http://imgur.com/a/8y8ZA