Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
Part two of this build; I set out to build a Coffee Table with curvy, sweeping legs with a beautiful wooden top. I debated within my self to make a steel riveted top with a sweeping open centre section so you could see the structure of the legs from above, in the end I though to keep the top simplistic using timber.
The steel structure is made from 3mm flat bar steel that I cut and joined the sections to achieve a side. This side was then used as a template to make the other 3 sides. The Sides were then joined with 3mm flat bar to make the hollow steel base structure. The left and right bases were then joined using steel rod after I added a little shape.
The top is made from 100mm wide sections of New Guinea Walnut. This beautiful timber I purchased from the fabulous people from “Studio Dubbeld”. These sections I jointed with care to match the grain as best I could to make the top one piece. The top has 5 coats of clear Wipe on Polyurethane, sanded between coats.
The Steel I coated with Red Oxide Primer with a Black Zinc base coat, finished with a satin clear coat. Before applying the clear finish I sanded the paint on the edges and general surface to achieve a worn look. A bit different I know (Concept Piece, can do whatever finish you like).
This piece is not perfect: some one with a good eye will see the difference in the width of the legs and of coarse warping of the steel which occurs when welding. These things, and the scars and nicks add to the warmth of the piece.
I love the curves in the base; I love how the eye is drawn to them to follow the sweeping contours.
How long did it take to build?: Longer than the average life span of the summer born Monarch Butterfly.
How heavy is it?: It's not what I call heavy, you can see me lift it ok.
Oh and thanks to my darling daughter Chloe.
Favourite song during build: Three actually
• You were there – Eric Clapton
• Thunderstruck – AC DC
• Erotic City - Prince
Part two of this build; I set out to build a Coffee Table with curvy, sweeping legs with a beautiful wooden top. I debated within my self to make a steel riveted top with a sweeping open centre section so you could see the structure of the legs from above, in the end I though to keep the top simplistic using timber.
The steel structure is made from 3mm flat bar steel that I cut and joined the sections to achieve a side. This side was then used as a template to make the other 3 sides. The Sides were then joined with 3mm flat bar to make the hollow steel base structure. The left and right bases were then joined using steel rod after I added a little shape.
The top is made from 100mm wide sections of New Guinea Walnut. This beautiful timber I purchased from the fabulous people from “Studio Dubbeld”. These sections I jointed with care to match the grain as best I could to make the top one piece. The top has 5 coats of clear Wipe on Polyurethane, sanded between coats.
The Steel I coated with Red Oxide Primer with a Black Zinc base coat, finished with a satin clear coat. Before applying the clear finish I sanded the paint on the edges and general surface to achieve a worn look. A bit different I know (Concept Piece, can do whatever finish you like).
This piece is not perfect: some one with a good eye will see the difference in the width of the legs and of coarse warping of the steel which occurs when welding. These things, and the scars and nicks add to the warmth of the piece.
I love the curves in the base; I love how the eye is drawn to them to follow the sweeping contours.
How long did it take to build?: Longer than the average life span of the summer born Monarch Butterfly.
How heavy is it?: It's not what I call heavy, you can see me lift it ok.
Oh and thanks to my darling daughter Chloe.
Favourite song during build: Three actually
• You were there – Eric Clapton
• Thunderstruck – AC DC
• Erotic City - Prince
