Old World Console Table
Build a beautiful Old World-style console table with reclaimed wood and iron.
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Believe it or not, the Spanish-style table in this project is made from an old door and a chunk of metal fencing from the salvage yard.
Materials and Tools:
narrow reclaimed door
reclaimed 2-by-3-inch wood
sanding discs
clean rags
wood glue
wood screws
scrap wood
stain
water-based polyurethane
spray paint
painter's tape
screwdriver
table saw
miter saw
sander
screw gun
paint roller with a small foam pad
grinder
Steps:
1. With a screwdriver, remove any hardware from the reclaimed door. Then cut the door to size with a table saw.
2. Cut reclaimed 2-by-3's to size with the table saw. Then cut the corners at a 45-degree angle with the miter saw.
3. Sand the door and all 2-by-3's to remove any old finish or paint. Wipe clean with a damp rag.
4. Flip the door so that it rests face down. Attach the 2-by-3 framing wood with glue and a screw gun. This will allow the top of the console to be flush, since the door and the 2-by-3's will most likely be of differing thicknesses.
5. Flip the framed-out door back over and sand the top again to smooth away any unevenness.
6. Attach legs with glue and screws to the scrap pieces of wood, and then attach leg enhancements to the underside of the console at the four corners. The addition of wooden blocks to the legs will make attaching legs easier because screws can go straight into blocks rather than having to go into the legs at an angle.
7. Apply stain to the entire piece with a clean dry rag, wiping away any excess. When dry, apply a coat of polyurethane.
8. While the protective coat dries, cut iron pieces to size with a grinder. Then spray-paint the pieces and allow them to dry completely.
9. Line up the iron on the front legs of the table and mark where holes should be drilled. Pre-drill holes by placing a wooden block under the iron to prevent slippage. You may also want to place a small piece of painter's tape on the iron where holes will be drilled so the tip of the drill catches better.
10. Once holes have been drilled, attach decorative iron to the front legs of the piece for a finished look.
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