Potting Table Using a Lot of Scraps
Well, I had this temporary table in the garage. It was just to put an umbrella in to do some outdoor work. I wanted to build a potting table....so I decided to redo it. I sold this in Oct 2022 for $175. Had to make room in garage for next project. My daughter was not happy that I sold it.
This wasn’t square, level or anything good
There were screws I couldn’t remove etc. but I had to keep the top on it. I used it once for epoxy.....and we know how that is.
I have never done tiling work
With the leftover tile from bathroom remodel, I wanted to play
No tile saw
I had to make whatever I had fit. No...I didn’t use spacers. This is a wing it job.
Dog eared Fence boards.
I bought 6 at Lowe’s. They were a little over $2 each.
Figuring out what scraps I can use
I had to use a lot of different woods to support window
Spaces on bottom shelf are a little too far apart
But I didn’t want to cut a board I half. So this is what I did.
Do you see all the different scraps?
I even have some quarter round do cover up a gap.
Sorry I couldn’t get these in order
I forgot that I had to build a rim to hold the tiles.
Wondering what to do about the hole
So I left it. Haha
Set tiles
It was fun. But I actually didn’t know I needed a float to do the grout.
Decided to add a shelf
I didn’t have long enough wood, so I just made some corner supports.
Cut the treated dog ear fencing
Used lower part for shelves
Added support to upper fencing near window
Added some wood to window front- support
Me using a lot of scraps
Setting and deciding how to make it fit
You know there isn’t a recipe on the bags
I had to watch videos. Then when someone said....pancake consistency...I was ready
Yep
Cooking up a storm
Grouted with a putty knife
Dont do that..,,get a float
Getting there
All done!!
I was so glad that I finally completed this today.
I had some castors in the garage and I drilled holes In legs early on so I could roll table around. It’s a little taller than I wanted, but it’s also a creation that I will make work and treasure.
Another pic completed
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Black Hills Rosie on Aug 17, 2020
Great work, major recycling - and bet it was fun doing it!
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RichandTammy Whiteside on Aug 18, 2020
This is really neat. I also love the little window!
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Lisa Battisti on Aug 19, 2020
That little window used to be a nightlight. It’s listed on my page too.
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Looks great! If it is too tall, could you just trim a few inches off each leg? (Although suspect flipping it is tricky with the weight. )