A couple of tables for their wine glasses

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Potowner1

Discussion Starter · Jul 20, 2020

Hi everyone, hopefully you are all safe and healthy and waiting for this craziness to come to an end as I am. We had a minor dilemma over the weekend when alas, there were no small tables for the ladies to place their wine glasses on as they enjoyed each others company. My sweetie asks if we have any wood that I could use to build a few small tables, she found and a plan that was just perfect in an older Woodsmith magazine and the new pieces could be ready for their next "Wine Time".

Well here they are, a ceramic tile surrounded by a bunch of red oak, Ann Marie is very happy and knows the ladies will appreciate the effort, after all, one shouldn't have to hold their wine glasses too long. Actually, I am pleased with a weekends worth of work and as you can see, my good friend Samuel Adams stopped by to toast the new additions. These simple pieces pale compared to most of the outstanding work here on the forum, but, I am in for a happy life, till the next time :wink: Thanks for looking. It just occured to me that I think I put this in the wrong place, sorry mods :frown:

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marecat3

· #2 · Jul 21, 2020

They look great

MEBCWD

· #3 · Jul 21, 2020

Rick, they look good to me. Nice quick build, you deserve that Samuel Adams.

One thing I did notice was you used Red Oak for the tables. Will these be used inside or are they for use on the deck? White Oak is a better choice for outdoor use, red oak will not weather well unless you take special care of it but if they do fail after a few years you can always make some new tables with newfound skills.

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sreilly

· #4 · Jul 21, 2020

Very nice addition to the deck.

difalkner

· #5 · Jul 21, 2020

Nice build, Rick - those look very good!

David

Danman1957

· #6 · Jul 21, 2020

Nice tables, I like the easiness and practicality of using a stone or ceramic tile for the top, I have a wicker table that matches a set that the glass top shattered a couple of summers ago, I've been thinking of making a 3/8 or 1/2'' plywood top and covering it with ceramic tile. It has a curve on each side so I will need to use my tile saw to trim.

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Potowner1

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jul 21, 2020

Thank you all so much for looking and for the kind remarks.

Yes Mike, I used red oak because that's what I had, I applied 6 coats of MinWax Spar Varnish, so I think they will be okay for the season.
Ann Marie has plans on using the tables inside for Christmas decorations so they will be out of the elements.

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DaninVan

· #8 · Jul 24, 2020

Potowner1 said:
Thank you all so much for looking and for the kind remarks.

Yes Mike, I used red oak because that's what I had, I applied 6 coats of MinWax Spar Varnish, so I think they will be okay for the season.
Ann Marie has plans on using the tables inside for Christmas decorations so they will be out of the elements.

Maybe your wife could whip up a couple of weatherproof covers to throw over the tables when they're not being used(?).
It'd be a shame to see them deteriorate over the Summer and Fall.

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TenGees

· #9 · Jul 26, 2020

Really nice tables, Rick... Great job.

DesertRatTom

· #10 · Jul 26, 2020

I really like those tables. The tile top is a great idea, and I also think making some covers to protect them is another good idea. The other thing I noticed and like is the rail and stile treatment of the four wood pieces surrounding the tile. Simple, elegant. And mitered corners outdoors don't last long in weather, even with spline reinforcement. Well done.

Potowner1

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jul 27, 2020

Once again, thank you all for the kind remarks.

Dan, Ann Marie has already sewn up water proof covers for the tables, as she reminded me, the covers should match the BBQ grill cover. Silly me

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DaninVan

· #12 · Jul 27, 2020

Excellent; you should have those lovely tables for years to come.
(Of course the covers should match the BBQ...what were you thinking?!

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Rusty Nesmith

· #13 · Jan 6, 2021

Very nice tables.

papasombre

· #14 · Feb 7, 2021

Hi, Rick.
I love those tables. It will be a shame to cover them. Their beauty needs to be exposed.

DesertRatTom

· #15 · Feb 7, 2021

Old post, but very interesting. I have seen tiles at HD that are up to 18 inches square that would make wonderful table tops. No water marks, ever. Put a couple of drawers in it and you have some really practical end tables that can hold necessary items, remote controls, etc. I like this design a lot.

kp91

· #16 · Feb 8, 2021

You sell yourself short. Those are fine tables.

Tile is great, and inexpensive. I have found the habitat for humanity store a great place to grab a few tiles for projects.

Lerus82

· #17 · Jun 26, 2021

They looks great !

ScottyDBQ

· #18 · Jun 26, 2021

Very nice project !!

woodworker47

· #19 · Jun 27, 2021

This is a very cool table. I am in the process of building mine out of white oak. I am going to use a finish for outdoor furniture from Rockler. It is almost done. I will post picture when completed.

papasombre

· #20 · Jun 27, 2021

Hi, Rick.
Looking at the pictures, I saw something that called my attention as much as the tables did. At first glance, it looks like a workbench but in the second pic, I saw it. It is the plants stand.
It is also magnificent. I suppose it was constructed by yourself.

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