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Hey guys, so two things.
1) Thoughts on the design of the chair part? and
2) Material suggestions?

Tried to upload these a few times, but internet is really bad lately and couldn't... So yeah here is the 'chair' component of the table.

Or even veneered plywood. Thoughts?

I'm beginning to draw up the loungechair component now, I've been lazy this week...

Also, what would be the best timber to use? I was thinking MDF again, as I used in my hsc project, but it may be a bit pricey... I guess I would need to construct a cutting list first...

And I've...

Miltrik, feel free to use the idea. I definitely can't claim it as my own, unless you copy entirely :P In which case I'd be happy to share any problems along the way to help you out.

Yeah I'm...

Already suggested earlier on by someone ;) Like i told them, its not really out of the question. I just dont have enough bottlecaps atm, I thought I did. So im making the table for now, accounting...

I think I'll leave grout as a last resort. I would prefer resin, but if push comes to shove I may go with grout and glass top.

Ok. So, a second design. I quite like this one.

The left side...

To lessen the impact of costs I'm going to make the table without bottlecaps for the time being, and just sit a board of timber in the indented space. Then after more research and more money, I can...

That was the original idea, months ago. Its not completely out of the question, and infact might end up being the case anyway. I'm not focusing on the secure/display method at the moment though, I...

Haha, my schooling is OVER!! So no need for pigeonholes and all that jazz. I like my design, it's just that I feel it looks like it belongs in an office, not a teenagers room. It may need to...

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Any comments on the design itself guys? I'm after suggestions as to how to make it seem less official and a bit more, well, teenager (it will be used as a mix between a bar table and just a bench for...

Can't you put a hairdryer onto a cooler cycle though? Or is that just the fancy hairdressers ones? But so just some sort of direct air flow should reduce/remove the bubbles? Awesome. Beats using a...

I don't see myself filling the bottlecaps prior to epoxying, its just another cost, and I want to reduce these (as this project is coming out of my pocket, not school/parents) where possible.
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Here is my first design. Kinda. Whilst sketchuping it, I changed it. The tabletop in this sketch is only half-breadth. I thought there would be little point making it full-breadth if it is partly...

Yeah, the fridge is about 500mm wide * 550mm.breadth. I won't have a backing 'board' behind the fridge, and there will be around a metre gap between the two large legs and the start of thenext little...

7 litres per 5mm... This is garn be expensive! Ok. Im going to open this thread up to a WIP thread now...

What sort of timber should i be looking at? I want to large, thick (preferably circular)...

Ok guys, my maths shotty.

How many litres would I need to cover a 2000mm * 700mm tabletop, 10-15mm deep.

I've just read everything on How to build a bottle cap beer pong table, page 2 and it seems pretty damn helpful. Problem is it isn't a very active column so I still feel its best to ask q's here.
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Bit of an update on the project;
The two poles have not provided enough support, and there is a nasty lean on the piece. I'm going to empty out the top half, and remove it, and use it as a long...

Will the resin be strong enough to also act as an adhesive for the caps? Like, if I did a base resin layer, would I be able to place the caps into it before it sets, and will this, with more layers...

Do you have any product recommendations?

Hey guys, I'm back again with more questions and the beginning of a new project (my first project since I finished school)

Basically, I want a table which is tall enough for my mini fridge (bar...

Yeah, pinwheel was the original idea. Dunno why I drew the legs folded along 2 edges rather than all 4...

That would mean the max length of the legs could only be the width of the table it is...

I don't quite grasp this bit :/

Are you saying rather than have the legs as:
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to have them as :
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Attached are 3 very rough sketchup drawings. The larger item is our current coffee table/box.

I coloured each leg seperately, for ease of distinction. Also, the small red squares in the corner...

Before I take on my next bit of work, I wanna gather some ideas and make a real top-notch design.

Essentially, I want to make the bottlecap table found in the October 09 issue of BH&G. (I will...

Haha yeah, now that school is almost over I really should get a subscription to some wood magazine, give me some good ideas for projects to take up in my free time.

Looking around my bedroom, I...

Hey guys. Its finished and marked (although we don't get these back until after HSC). Sorry that its taken so long to upload a pic, but here goes.

That was before we took it in to school for...

I'm in year 12, so I've just finished :P
Our year 11's will be starting soon though. Technically, you aren't meant to begin until Term4, but in all honesty, you should. Get a design idea going, so...

tl;dr

I've just finished my DT Major. I recommend sticking to your folio very strictly. Do not pick your project based on what you want. Figure out a design need and fix it. This will generally...

Gets marked tuesday!

Feels so good to have it finished. Even more excited to get it home and use it.

Good thing was, it went together! We set it up at home before taking it back in to school,...

Yeah, with 6 periods a fortnight, some 60mins, some 75, its hard to get much work done. Because by the time you get setup, and then you have to spend 10 mins at the end packing up, you don't have all...

Just an update as to where I'm at. Bought my last batch of MDF (for the drawers). Halfway through making them. Got plastic slides in place on one side. Got my poles cut to size, and pole supports in...

HAHAHA! Trust me, it ain't all of us. Some kids are well and truly on top of the folio...

@burraboy: My first aim will be to fix up my current project, and add a few things. After that, I might give this coffee table a fixing up. I like the way you thin though!

@peteandoreen1: I like...

I fall into that category :P

Althoguh I hate been in the situation now, I'll definitely enjoy sitting back next year watching the next wave of last-minuters.

I'll probably go with the roll, as its easier, and with not a lot of time left, I don't want to be dealing with any mistakes I make by not doing a good spray job (yes I know, I'm to blame for leaving...

Thanks. I just thought my lack of experience made through drawers the easiest option. All I had to do was make the case and then the drawers (essentially boxes)


Yeah, I think you're right. I...

Infact, would I be better off using a roller? I would get a more even finish that way wouldn't I?

Here are some images from a project I did in year 10. It's an "asian-style" table, made from Radiata Pine.

I was pretty happy with it. Only disappointment was the finish. I used the same finish...

How much have you got? And where are you up to?

I'm at 30-40 A3 pages, with about 7k words I think. I'm most way through development & realisation.

Where abouts you from?

The folio is a killer.... :( Our teacher wants it finished by next week!

Are you talking about the same stuff you use to fill countersunk holes? I've never heard of this technique before... (But, as i've said, I have essentially no experience)




Geez, thats a...

Hahahahaha. Smooth, artme.

Nice job, will look much better than a finish on it! No, what am I saying, you are my competition!!

Its a book nook, and made from 18mm raw MDF.



It doesn't really need a high level of protection. The main traffic will be on the seat, made of foam (obviosuly doesn't need painting :P )
I'm...

Correct, thats what I'm doing. Having plenty of trouble finding finishing solutions, so I'm just gonna do it myself (with the help of you forumers of course!)
I'm in south (i think). Canterbury,...

Well, as a student, I evidently do not have access to a spray booth.

What would you guys recommend (as an alternate finish)? Something relatively easy, not gonna kill me, and not too expensive....

Ok guys, so with trials coming up, there isn't enough time for much more practical work. I'll be doing a few hours this friday arvo, and hopefully then it will be finished (bar paint).
What do you...