Shabby Chic Table Project - August 31, 2010

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This table project is turning into a very long entry on my to do list. First we had lots of rain and I could not work on it outside, then it got too hot to work on the deck in the afternoons, then we were were just so busy.

However, now I've got a string of nice weather in the 80's for the most part. I'm going to get this table done!





The tornado munched it pretty good. I had almost come to the conclusion of not even doing the table, but only working on the chairs. The top was only laminate anyhow and I was not thrilled with trying to fix that up.

Then I found THIS at a thrift store! And oak table top!





Can I hear a big Hooray! for the 5 bucks?





Only one problem...





All the way across...





Wow. I had somehow missed that when I bought it. Maybe it was not all the way apart then, but bit the big one on the ride home, I don't know.





No problem! That's what carpenter's glue is for.





Never mind. That's so old, it's a solid mass of rubber in there.
But I have more!





It's a little separated. I need a stirring stick...





On a side note -- I used to do my nails all the time. I don't any more because after a day they look like that photo above and I just don't have the time to keep doing them.

Now we are ready to go.





It's glued now, and ready for the next step. Tomorrow.

~Faith

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Fun Table Project

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I've decided to purchase a used table and chair set for 20 dollars.





Do I need a 41.5 inch round table with 12 inch extension, and four chairs to go with it?

Nope. But it's in great shape. Maybe someone else can use it, and I've a mind to finish it in a creative manner. I've got a few ideas I've been rolling about in my head.

Now, if only a garage would appear suddenly. This project will be taking place in my kitchen, likely.

I'd love any input, if you've seen anything interesting. Maybe I can embed that brass pitcher and vase set I tried to sell...

So far, I'm not good at this. But there is always tomorrow!

~Faith

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