debbieumphress

Bed risers....

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!

Yarn or Fabric

The bookcases are 4' wide or tall? I've been looking over WM's site looking for options...
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...

SharonTheriault

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.

jaciqltznok

yes, sorry, the book cases are 4' tall. The top of the plywood is one large ironing surface! HOWEVER, don't bother doing that, once you but things on it, you NEVER iron on it!
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!

Joyce L

I bought bed risers for my table. It puts the table at the right height for me.

Joyce L.

Yarn or Fabric

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...

Tartan

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.