Nice - looks better than a "bought" one.

eracode:

 

We have a very solid galvanised angle steel outdoor table frame. The original top 20 years ago was a weird concrete and fibreglass concoction that didn’t last well at all. About 15 years ago I made a new timber top which is now past its best-before date.

 

Just finished making a new 1,800x900mm kwila top which matches the new kwila chairs Mrs Code and I bought each other for Christmas.

 

The materials are 140x19 and 42x42mm kwila and aluminium angle extrusions for stiffening and bracing.

 

After a successful test-fit today, the top is now out on our back lawn waiting for sufficient rain to wash out the tannins so that they don’t stain the deck. Might take a while at this time of year.

 

Small beer compared to some of the great projects above - but a lot of fun.

 

 

 

 

 

 

that look amazing great result 

johno1234:

 

Nice - looks better than a "bought" one.

 

Thanks. It was tricky to design it with no visible fixings yet strong enough underneath to fix the bow between adjacent boards (to result in a perfectly flat top) - while also creating precise gaps between the boards and around the border. Fortunately, although all the boards were a bit bowed along their lengths, they were very straight.

Was wanting a minimalist look.

eracode:

 

 

 

Thanks. It was tricky to design it with no visible fixings yet strong enough underneath to fix the bow between adjacent boards (to result in a perfectly flat top) - while also creating precise gaps between the boards and around the border. Fortunately, although all the boards were a bit bowed along their lengths, they were very straight.

 

Was wanting a minimalist look.

 

 

That looks very smart.

It looks like you've made the mid-panel horizontal angle brackets short enough so they fit inside the frame to locate it, is that right?

Well done.

elpenguino:

 

That looks very smart.

 

It looks like you've made the mid-panel horizontal angle brackets short enough so they fit inside the frame to locate it, is that right?

 

Well done.

 

Thanks and yep - the bare timber, where there’s no aluminium, sits on the horizontal part of the frame top.

It's foggy, cold winter weather here. Just the thing for an Alsatian tarte flambée with a glass of white wine, a strong coffee, and some crafting.

I'm currently assembling this illuminated Japanese book nook:

This probably belongs in the smile thread but there’s a history of my project eVespa in this DIY thread so I’ll keep it here.

After being separated for ~10 weeks I’ve been reunited with my Vespa down here in Nelson. Which I must say is a much nicer place to ride a vintage scooter than Auckland city!

If there are any Geeks in the Tasman area the eVespa will be on display at the Nelson Italian festival this Sunday at Trafalgar park. Come along. Enjoy the food, cars and bikes and say hello. You won’t miss my bright green scooter!

https://nelsonitalianfestival.co.nz/

First time using my new Carbatec bar clamps. Very happy with them. Much easier and better than my old method.

The baking paper is to keep any glue squeeze out off the bar.

k1w1k1d:

 

First time using my new Carbatec bar clamps. Very happy with them. Much easier and better than my old method.

 

The baking paper is to keep any glue squeeze out off the bar.

 

I don't have any that size but very handy to have.

What are you making?

A wood box for my daughter. It will live in the lounge beside her log burner during the winter and under the bench in the laundry when not using the fire.

She wants it painted gloss white, so I was able to use the forty-year-old pine Woodlock shelves that I have stored in the garage.

k1w1k1d:

 

A wood box for my daughter. It will live in the lounge beside her log burner during the winter and under the bench in the laundry when not using the fire.

 

She wants it painted gloss white, so I was able to use the forty-year-old pine Woodlock shelves that I have stored in the garage.

 

You're a good Dad.

Show us some snaps when it's done. And maybe some progress shots?

What do you use on the piece of wood clamped to stop bowing to stop it sticking to the other boards. I use a length of single sided tape.

larknz:

 

What do you use on the piece of wood clamped to stop bowing to stop it sticking to the other boards. I use a length of single sided tape.

 

I got some knockoff kapton tape from aliexpress for electronic and 3d printer use that I use for it. No glues stick to it that I have found yet.

I didn't use anything to stop the clamping boards sticking to the inside faces as the ends will be covered with the corner posts.

Also made a couple of boot jacks after watching my wife and daughter struggling to remove their RM Williams boots. I have also found them quite handy for removing my gumboots.