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Blogger Sandy, UT on Jul 21, 2012

DIY Factory Cart Coffee Table

I wanted one of the restored factory cart coffee tables from Restoration Hardware for Christmas a couple of years ago. But, with a hefty $1,000 + price tag that just wasn't possible. My husband being the sweetie that he is, decided to make me one from scratch. He cut and welded steel for the large wheels. He bought casters to use for the small wheels. He built the table top with pine boards which he distressed and stained. Here is a link to the post on my blog http://mingledelements.com/2011/08/antique-w... and here is a link to the post on my husband's blog http://shopngarage.com/2011/08/reproduction-....

23 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

That's super-cool. Hope you showered some love on the hubs.

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Taunnie Sandy, UT

Yea Steve, you bet I did!

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

Wow...........what a dedicated, talented hubby!!

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Lisa and Joey Valdosta, GA

Looks great!!

on Jul 21, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

I like yours better than RH's.

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
Taunnie Sandy, UT

Thanks Becky, Lisa, and Joey. Yes, Becky H. he is talented but he also loves fixing things and building things so it was a win win for both of us.

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

I've always loved this look for a coffee table...If I were to have a coffee table in my Livingroom I would want this one ..:)

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
April Lawrenceville, GA

Wow, he sure did a good job! It looks very authentic! :)

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
Hometipster.com Columbus, MS

Yeah, that's real nice and completely unique. It has such a beautiful finish.

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 0
Ashley T Poplar Branch, NC

This is gorgeous! You'd never know that it wasn't the real deal.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 0
Kelly Lahaina, HI

It's awesome! Love it.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Well done...it looks like you could start you own cottage industry and give the restoration guys some competition

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 1
Vanessa C

Wow, this is gorgeous! Well done hubby!

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Marg C Middletown, NY

this is great! I love how it turned out. This is the one that your son and you distressed?

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Taunnie Sandy, UT

Thanks everyone for your kind words and support. I have passed all compliments on to my hubby and he says thanks too. Marg, no, this is not the same one I distressed in the recent post on my blog. We received so many requests for a tutorial that I am making a new factory cart coffee table and doing a step by step tutorial. So far we have three posts to get people started. The first is a post on how anyone can make the wheels at home (no welding required). The second is how to build ...»
the table top, and the one you saw How to Distress and Antique New Wood.

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 1
April Lawrenceville, GA

@Taunnie - You're welcome to the both of you! :)

on Jul 25, 2012 · Like 0
Clare J White Portland, OR

I believe a coffee table you should be able to rest you feet on it. This coffee table you don't have to ask. Love the rustic look.

on Dec 24, 2012 · Like 0
Taunnie Sandy, UT

Thank you Clare :). The coffee table does take alot of abuse but it was made that way and new dents and scratches just add to the look.

on Dec 24, 2012 · Like 0
Denise S. Temecula, CA

Another cool piece made from wood. I love it to pieces. Isn't it so nice when you both love to do the same things? I would buy it.. but of course making things yourself is better.. I'm going to copy yours!

on Mar 01, 2013 · Like 1
Denise S. Temecula, CA

For my friends
on Mar 01, 2013 · Like 1
Taunnie Sandy, UT

Thanks Denise. It IS very rewarding to make your own furniture. People used to make heirloom furniture to pass down through generation to generation. Now days a lot of people think they have to settle for something that isn't exactly the style, quality or price they want from the furniture store. One of the reasons I like Hometalk so much is that I am surrounded by like-minded people. We know that you can make something yourself or repurpose something to suit your needs. Looks like you've ...»
made a lot of cool things. I especailly like the repurposed planter :)

on Mar 02, 2013 · Like 0
Chris Keating-Ingelse Bennington, VT

fabulous idea!! I've been coveting these tables for a loonnnggg time!!!

on Mar 03, 2013 · Like 0
Diana Dray Harrod, OH

That could be a garden cart as well.

on Mar 20, 2013 · Like 0