The blocks of wood are about 1 4 wider than the width of my router which allows it to move freely across the jig.
Diy wood slab side table.
Courtesy of a beautiful mess.
With the wooden plank still separated from the frame start off with a rougher sand paper and sand both sides as well as corners and edges of the wood.
Diy wood slab side table with hairpin legs nothing is better than making your own furniture.
To really make sure your finished side table looks professional make sure to sand the wooden top.
Of course this project makes the most sense if you ve already removed the door slabs during an upgrade.
The beauty of wood is that it s completely customizable and your wood slab table can certainly be crafted to suite almost any décor.
This gorgeous table started out as a slab of wood for sale on craigslist.
Finishing the slab allows you to easily enhance the natural characteristics of the wood and staining allows you to create a piece that can vary anywhere from eye catching and elegant to rural and rustic.
My smaller wood slab flattening jig consists of 2 90 degree aluminum rails with a 2 blocks of wood on each side.
Old interior door slabs and cabinet doors make fascinating diy wood table tops and can be combined with found items or simple legs to create quick and charming diy tables.
A live edge table incorporates the natural edges of the wood into the design.
Then apply a finer sand paper to make sure the wood is smooth and soft.
This rustic modern side table is on point and the perfect addition to your living room or bedroom.