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Bed risers....
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Originally Posted by Yarn or Fabric
The bed risers did not raise it up enough... It was a few inches too short with the bed raisers.
The table is very heavy. Maybe that's all it is - just the weight of the table itself. We're thinking of doing this now http://ana-white.com/2010/02/plans-b...-top-with.html Sometimes you just got to regroup and adapt :D quick, easy and very practical! |
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I built mine using two 4' book cases from Wm as the ends, and plywood on the top, then cleats in the middle and more plywood for a shelf between the two book cases! quick, easy and very practical! The plywood.. did you put anything on the top to make the plywood smoother? I was thinking of spending the extra money and using Melamine for the top so that it was nice and smooth. I'm going to go in to town probably tomorrow and check out my options for wood... |
The plans for the bookcase table are terrific. Makes a very usable space. I think you can get a drawer unit from the cabinet area in Lowes or another big hardware store. Great idea. I use a 6' folding table and don't raise it because I cut sitting down. Good luck on finding a good fit.
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Originally Posted by Yarn or Fabric
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
I built mine using two 4' book cases from Wm as the ends, and plywood on the top, then cleats in the middle and more plywood for a shelf between the two book cases! quick, easy and very practical! The plywood.. did you put anything on the top to make the plywood smoother? I was thinking of spending the extra money and using Melamine for the top so that it was nice and smooth. I'm going to go in to town probably tomorrow and check out my options for wood... I am thinking of removing the ironing cloth and putting Formica on it instead, I have an ironing "BOARD" that is 18" x 36" to put on when/if I need it! Same with cutting boards! |
I bought bed risers for my table. It puts the table at the right height for me.
Joyce L. |
I found 2 of the 9 square cubby shelves at Walmart for $30 each. I can't buy and have the wood cut for that so I'm going to get those - and then get the wood cut for the top and whatnot. I figure we'll make the drawer since the plans call for it that way and I'll have enough wood left over after cutting the top piece to do it.
One person that posted a picture of theirs said that instead of nailing/screwing the top in place they made it more like a lid. I think we'll do that as well this way it is easy enough to move when we move to the new house. Yeah, it's going to cost 3x as much as the original plan but I am totally loving the new plan. No worries about bedrisers or pvc pipe anymore. I am so good to go :D I'll post pictures when I get it all built... but don't hold your breath. I will have to have my father in law help me as my husband is not really that handy... at all... |
I don't know how high you want it but would ordinary concrete blocks under each leg work? If they are the right height you wouldn't have to worry about them be wobbly.
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