This table is based on the Flip Top Storage Bench / Coffee Table. While the original design size was almost perfect for my needs, my intended use was as a base for a flat panel TV. For this use, the flip-top made no sense so a modest design change was required.
To add some strength to support the TV, and still get some utility out of the top shelf for remotes, magazines and what-not, I left off the front trim and pocket screwed a couple risers to the top shelf and back trim and attached the top to these as well as the legs.
I had big-time warpage issues with 1 X 12 pine boards, So I settled on a 'speed' approach using a 18 X 72 laminated pine board, which I cut to 52 inches length. These dimensions eliminated the need for second top board used for the hinge mount in the original design. I immediately took it home, cut and mounted it on the table carcass and locked it in position with screws before it had a chance to move on us. My wife then quickly painted it.
I have a sketchup model of the revised non flipping bench. If anyone is interested in that let me know.
Comments
odpdxo
Wed, 06/19/2013 - 23:22
Love your take on this table!
I really like the way you modified this design and I would like to duplicate it. I am curious about how you changed to framework to accommodate table top with the boards running lengthwise. The original design has the framework running lengthwise, so I am assuming you added framing that runs perpendicular. Is there any way you could include pictures and measurements of the framework under the tabletop? Thanks. Great work!
NeoMoses
Thu, 06/20/2013 - 07:13
More details on my build on my website
Hi odpdxo, you should check out my website:
http://www.bryanpryor.com/2013/05/22/diy-cedar-patio-table/
I have a lot more details, including a full sketchup model for the build of this table posted. I think it will answer all of your questions.
taurusbia
Fri, 06/21/2013 - 14:58
Wow that's beautiful! Are
Wow that's beautiful! Are you going to make benches to go with it?