Asked on Sep 26, 2015

Spool top ideas?

Caitlin McGehee
by Caitlin McGehee
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I am looking for ideas on what to do with these stool tops. I thought about making a bar table out of them, but I need a stand. Any other ideas?
q spool top ideas, crafts, repurposing upcycling
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  • Z Z on Sep 27, 2015
    Here's what I would do. Cut some smaller disks to hold 2x4's to make a pedestal table.
  • Carole Carole on Sep 27, 2015
    Large clock?
  • Jen Calvert Jen Calvert on Sep 27, 2015
    This chair looks so inviting And the clock idea is one I've had pinned forever. Also a table with some sort of Iron legs would be fantastic. Like old treadle sewing machine legs!
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    • Kyle Hubert Kyle Hubert on Oct 02, 2015
      @Caitlin McGehee The stand in this photo looks like a pulley wheel--from an old air compressor--with a steel pipe either welded or possibly clamped in with a piece of threaded rod running through the center of it and a nut at either end.
  • Lori Johansen Lori Johansen on Sep 27, 2015
    I have two complete spools reserved at Lowe's. I plan on making a deck table (with cut-out made for ice for cooling drinks, etc.,) and the other, a bit smaller, will be a large clock similar to this. Another idea is to comb your area for architectural pieces (metal) that can be used for legs.
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    • Lori Johansen Lori Johansen on Sep 28, 2015
      @Jeanette S Doesn't have to have the clock workings to be a cool art piece!
  • Janis Gibson Janis Gibson on Sep 27, 2015
    If you wanted to use them just as decor, I'd use yarn and thread them as if they were buttons. Chalk paint to suit you or stain (as wood buttons). Mount on the wall or stand atop a shelf.
  • Dawn Chapman Dawn Chapman on Sep 27, 2015
    they'd make great outdoor "pumpkins" or flowers with odd wood petals, or a sun.
  • Kathy S Kathy S on Sep 27, 2015
    Book case. Put in vertical partitions to put the books in.
  • Caitlin McGehee Caitlin McGehee on Sep 27, 2015
    Thanks everyone for your feedback!
  • Elaine AC Elaine AC on Sep 27, 2015
    I'm with making clock faces. If you don't need three they would make great gifts. Hmmm--am I on your Christmas list?
  • Kincaid99 Kincaid99 on Sep 28, 2015
    Have any old table legs, old desk that would fit under & secure, then use old dishes to make mosaic tile and grout, seal to protect. Great for flowers or patio table. Clock sounds good too, placed on the side of MY garage, enjoy.
  • Renata Renata on Sep 28, 2015
    Got kids? Don't know what they're called for sure... Merry Go Round...lol those big round disc things we used to sit on , hold onto a bar and someone would spin ..lol
  • Jane hignett Jane hignett on Sep 29, 2015
    They make great looking, old industrial clocks, to hang on the wall. The bigger the better. Buy the clock box with the extra long hands. They look awesome! Good luck!
  • Marcie Gutgsell Marcie Gutgsell on Sep 30, 2015
    Pumpkins or a snowman.
  • Che1301952 Che1301952 on Oct 02, 2015
    go to pinterest and look up spool clock
  • Em Em on Oct 02, 2015
    Sorry thought it was the entire spool
  • McCall Manor McCall Manor on Oct 02, 2015
    Check out my post on HT... http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/walls/electrical-spool-turned-clock-face-9442904
    electrical spool turned clock face, chalk paint, how to, painting, pallet, repurposing upcycling
    Electrical Spool Turned Clock Face
  • Darlene Clonts Darlene Clonts on Oct 04, 2015
    they make a cute table and stools for toddlers
  • Ruidoso Ruidoso on Oct 05, 2015
    The best idea would be to make a large outdoor clock out of the largest. I don't believe any clock works are water proof--so you will have to protect it with an over hanging. Paint and use the smaller sizes to serve your guests, use as a trivet for your barbecue as it comes off the grill or put wheels on to help you move your larger plants with
  • Ruth Guenzler Ruth Guenzler on Oct 08, 2015
    If I had some of these I would paint them to look like big buttons, run small rope through the holes and hang them on the wall in my sewing room.
  • Caitlin McGehee Caitlin McGehee on Nov 18, 2015
    Thanks, everyone for the ideas! Here's my finished product!
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    • Caitlin McGehee Caitlin McGehee on Nov 19, 2015
      @Kincaid99 Funny you say that, I actually did that. I laughed about it and then I fixed it. HA.
  • Kincaid99 Kincaid99 on Nov 19, 2015
    How about a bulls eye for target practice? Maybe a dart board
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    I cut out Texas patterns using a jig saw out of pallets and glue them to the top of spools. I usually try to position them so that the holes are covered by the Texas. I've done quite a few now. Works out pretty well for wall or shelf decor. Thinking about making a lazy Susan out of one soon.

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    where the buffalos...
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    my current stockpile of spool tops. A lot of smaller spools you find have cardboard centers but wood tops. I take them apart and keep only the tops.

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    this is a more recent one I've done and probably one of my more favorite color wise.

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    made this for my sister for Christmas last year

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    my grandfather is a beekeeper so I made him a beekeeper' Spool Top for his honey house

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    Texas Spool up top
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    turquoise TX

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    Spool crazy
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    My fiancé painted this spool top that I attached to this old gumball machine base to make a table

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    This one is hard to see but it has just a grey Texas painted in the center
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    If you need me I'll be in my tee pee

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    another spool top table

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    friendship arrow bear spool top

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    this is the very first spool top I ever did and it still hangs on our wall in our hallway right now in our home. It has a stamp on it right above the Texas that says hecho en Mexico. I made sure to take extra precaution when sanding not to sand it off.

  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    Sold this spool as an outside front porch table to some neighbors
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    King Wire
  • Tyson W Watts Tyson W Watts on Feb 15, 2017
    lease check out our Facebook page sometime @ The Turquoise Tee-pee
  • Dot D Collett Dot D Collett on Feb 24, 2017
    If you want a bar table with more height than the center slats allow use 2 by 4's ( the desired height) and screw in the four/ five holes with screws already there. The bottom round is a foot rest. Add four or more legs under it close to the outside edge for stability. If you plan to use it outside and want it to last more than a few years add a solid top to prevent water and dust collecting in the spaces and rotting the wood.
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