Thread: Amatuer recylced outdoor table

Great work on the table. Nice save from the fire.

It's hard to say what timbers they are. I think it is unlikely that they would have used Jarrah for framing, so perhaps the red timber is a red gum or similar. The rest look like blackbutt/messmate or similar, could even be tassie oak.

It looks like you've got lots of voids/gaps in the timber - I think it adds character to the table and will look great when finished. I have used a fair bit of recycled timber before and have filled the gaps with casting resin - it's a two part system (mix a hardener into the resin mx) and then fill up the gaps. But you need to plug the holes from the bottom before pouring of course. If you're keen, you could mix in sawdust, but given the variety of colour in the timbers, it may be best to leave it clear.

I should point out that my table is inside - not sure what exposure to direct sun and rain would do to the resin. If the timber moved much, I presume the resin might crack?

Anyway, just an idea.

Trav

I just received a shipment of similar sort of timber, of which i was hoping to use in my major work for Industrial Tech. Very interested to see how this turns out and if you have any tips about working with it by the end of your project

Looking good...and agree with Trav: nice save from the fire.

Looking forward to seeing the WIP.

Nice wood

great save

Originally Posted by ivormiric

things I've learned
1. DE nailing really sucks

I agree de-nailing is a lot of fun when someone else is doing it.

Small update: legs are cut on the angle, they came from the only bearer I had which over time has warped/concaved whatever the word is, so I thought if I cut them on a little a bit of an angle it would look better and won't be as noticeable if they were flat out vertical. Decided to put in a little support brace between the legs (which I routered/chiselled out) Went out and bought the cheapest Ozrito plunge router, probably made by some Chinese children in their backyard, my god is it a piece of ####, has no torque at all. Lesson learned. Not happy with my joints though











Last picture is some nice red hardwood (possible to identify) I found and cut up into shape which will slot in between the leg bracing (can see from the pictures above where it will slot in and run along underneath the table.

I'm thinking I’ll add two more "timber braces" as per my fantastic paint drawing below to provide more stability and as I have a lot of nice timber left over

(the red colour are the two extra lengths I'm thinking of cutting in)






Thoughts?

Cheers boys!

Nice save on some great looking timber there Ivor!! Great to have another member of the scavengers club om board!

I really can't see how that top will be stable enough with the way you intend to attatch it. Maybe I'm missing something, but I just cn't imagine the whoe assembly being really stable.

Originally Posted by artme

Nice save on some great looking timber there Ivor!! Great to have another member of the scavengers club om board!

I really can't see how that top will be stable enough with the way you intend to attatch it. Maybe I'm missing something, but I just cn't imagine the whoe assembly being really stable.

nor do I, I'm going blind my photos are not the best however I have a day off today so I'll attach everything and post some more photos up and we'll see how it comes up..

I also have no idea what to do about the finish...oil stain or beez wax? its under a covered pergola nontheless outside though

Some nice looking timber you got there!
How do you intend to attach the top?
Only a suggestion- have rails going the length of the table and flush with the top of the legs. This will provide extra support for the top to sit on, but also allow you to attach the top easily. You have a few options for attaching the top. You can buy z clips that basically screw to the top and to the rail, allowing for movement of the top. You could also make your own, they are called wood buttons (do a search).

Just a thought....


Andy

Great work and nice save. Such a waste the amount of good useable timber that gets cremated. I really like the look of the top, different timbers and character galore.

Keep it up and look forward to the next update.

BTW, In the first shot, it looks like the timber came out of your washing machine nice and clean, but how on earth did you get the timber to fit inside??????

ok, I'm 80% happy 20% iffy

First it’s very warped and its evident when standing from one side of the table but not from the other, I guess that’s what you get with timber that’s 3 times older then I am, but in all honestly its basically my fault as not having a thicknesser in combination with only 3 sash clamps when working with lengths of 2.8metreswas always going to be a problem, oh well.

Secondly I'm only happy with 3/6 joints I routed, I guess that’s what you get when you buy a piece of #### router and when you're amateur, bound to be mistakes.


I do love the timber though, everything I've used is recycled and ultimately saved from the fire place. It's also very satisfying every time I go up and have a look at it, to have something you created from start to finish is very rewarding...I guess it's like "I gave birth to it"not sure if the women would agree


I still have to choose a stain or oil or wax and this is where I really need help, I do want to add a very small amount of gloss (to give it some smoothness) and a little colour but not too much as I think it would ultimately insult its recycled heritage. Any thoughts guys? Would really really help as I've done a search but I've struggled to come up with anything as I have so many different types timber and so many different colours?

Cheers boys


Ivor

P.s I do apologise for the pink lines through the photos, seems to be something wrong with my iphone4 crappy, serves me right for buying one I guess..


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Originally Posted by Charlie roth

I just received a shipment of similar sort of timber, of which i was hoping to use in my major work for Industrial Tech. Very interested to see how this turns out and if you have any tips about working with it by the end of your project

If It is anything like my timber be prepared to have a lot of warps, you'll have to invision how it will effect anything in the future, for example you can see that my timber top is very warped on the right end side, it wasnt very noticable when i frist started clamping but it makes a big difference at the end...not really sure what you could do, maybe not use it at all.

Patience is key and a lot of sanding mate, i think i spend a good 3 Full days sanding it down and a full day just planning.

also Don't rush anything, unless you have a deadline, dont work on it if you're in a bad mood or if you can feel that you're skipping stuff that needs to be done, specifically sanding


Good luck mate!

I think that the learning experience is always hard to beat. Well done on the table. The next project means that you will get better from what you have done on this one.

Been watching from the wings, Ivor. Althopugh these timbers were not rescued from having been in a fire, nonetheless I am reminded of the Phoenix, and the rising from the ashes.

Timbers were pretty awful (to be complimentary) to start, but through your efforts, like the Phoenix have arisen to a new life. Keep at it and there will be without doubt a fine end result for you....perseverence and patience overcomes all setbacks eventually.