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TJL · 04-30-2006, 12:14 PM

Hey kids, TJL here.

There was nothing much to do at work last week, so I had the chance to work on a project I had been thinking about for a while.

Here is a pic of the table I made. You'll notice I used a special piece of metal for the tabletop.

Let me know what you think.

TJL · 04-30-2006, 12:20 PM

Here's another pic:

Courtnee · 04-30-2006, 12:41 PM

cute

Mikado · 04-30-2006, 12:53 PM

Is that a sewer cap??

Well, I sure wouldnt think its likely to be stolen, as it probably weighs about 80lbs

TJL · 04-30-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikado

Is that a sewer cap??

Well, I sure wouldnt think its likely to be stolen, as it probably weighs about 80lbs

Good guess. The whole thing weighs 86 pounds.

TJL · 05-04-2006, 08:13 PM

Still bored at workthis week, so I made something else yesterday. It's a plantstand I made from some odd shaped steel rods and a 3 inch ring we used for a fancy gate project.

MsOrange · 05-04-2006, 08:33 PM

impressive...

that tables looks good enough to eat off of!! IF you can get the image out of your head

seriously, those are awesome

Pitooey · 05-04-2006, 09:10 PM

Hiya TJL that plant stand looks cool. Where are you going to put the table? That looks cool too.

I've been thinking of doing some projects myself with some plant pots. If I ever get to it I'll post it here too.

TJL · 05-04-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitooey

Hiya TJL that plant stand looks cool. Where are you going to put the table? That looks cool too.

Thank you.

The table is up for grabs between any of my friends. If the guy who suggested the idea to me wants it, he can have it. I was thinking of putting it on display at my local bar, because some people there want to get a look at it. It's going to be a pain to transport though.

I'll post a few more pics of the "finished" table tomorrow. It looks much better now than in the pics above.

Janice · 05-04-2006, 09:33 PM

Very clever and unique TJL. You should market these things, bachelor style items.

TJL · 05-05-2006, 05:01 PM

Okay, here are a few more pics to bug you with.

This is the "finished" tabletop. It's been cleaned with a grinder (with a wire wheel attachment to clean the dirt and rust off without damaging the surface) and painted with a clear coat spray which will keep it from rusting again. It darkened the metal a bit and it has a nice shine, plus all the nicks and scrathes on the surface really give it character.

Stormtracker TF · 05-05-2006, 05:08 PM

That's a really interesting idea, TJL. Good job. Looks nice.

TJL · 05-05-2006, 05:12 PM

We also built a second base out of a piece of 8 inch pipe with a flange already welded on the bottom.
The tabletop is removable. Clever huh?
Actually no, the manhole cover is made out of cast iron, which you cannot weld. So the cover sits on top of the base. We'll try to figure a way to attach it to the plate that's welded on the top of the pipe. Maybe we'll drill some holes and try some screws or something.

Also, this table can tip over pretty easy, but the idea is to drill holes and anchor it to the concrete on a patio.

The original four leg base we built last week is nice, but kinda plain. I'm hoping to build something a little more fancy, or maybe find an iron table and swap the top for mine.

Let me know what you think.

MsOrange · 05-05-2006, 06:24 PM

TJL, those are seriously awesome. LIke Janice said you should consider marketing this stuff. What do you do anyway (for a living?)

TJL · 05-05-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MsOrange

TJL, those are seriously awesome. LIke Janice said you should consider marketing this stuff. What do you do anyway (for a living?)

Thank you. I'm more than just a pretty face.

I work for a small construction company. We specialize in steelwork. We do lots of welding and we make railings, stairways, and other structural work.
It's fun doing projects like this every once in a while.
Considering we've been slow the past two weeks, I wouldn't mind if we started making some of this kind of stuff to sell.
My co worker and I probably had more fun making this table than we've had on any other job in recent memory.

04-30-2006, 12:14 PM	#1
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04-30-2006, 12:20 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Here's another pic: Attached Images

04-30-2006, 12:41 PM	#3
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05-04-2006, 08:13 PM	#6
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Still bored at workthis week, so I made something else yesterday. It's a plantstand I made from some odd shaped steel rods and a 3 inch ring we used for a fancy gate project. Attached Images

05-04-2006, 09:10 PM	#8
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	Hiya TJL that plant stand looks cool. Where are you going to put the table? That looks cool too. I've been thinking of doing some projects myself with some plant pots. If I ever get to it I'll post it here too.
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04-30-2006, 12:53 PM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Is that a sewer cap?? Well, I sure wouldnt think its likely to be stolen, as it probably weighs about 80lbs

05-04-2006, 08:33 PM	#7
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	impressive... that tables looks good enough to eat off of!! IF you can get the image out of your head seriously, those are awesome

05-04-2006, 09:33 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Very clever and unique TJL. You should market these things, bachelor style items.

05-05-2006, 05:01 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Okay, here are a few more pics to bug you with. This is the "finished" tabletop. It's been cleaned with a grinder (with a wire wheel attachment to clean the dirt and rust off without damaging the surface) and painted with a clear coat spray which will keep it from rusting again. It darkened the metal a bit and it has a nice shine, plus all the nicks and scrathes on the surface really give it character. Attached Images

05-05-2006, 05:08 PM	#12
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	That's a really interesting idea, TJL. Good job. Looks nice.
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05-05-2006, 05:12 PM	#13
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	We also built a second base out of a piece of 8 inch pipe with a flange already welded on the bottom. The tabletop is removable. Clever huh? Actually no, the manhole cover is made out of cast iron, which you cannot weld. So the cover sits on top of the base. We'll try to figure a way to attach it to the plate that's welded on the top of the pipe. Maybe we'll drill some holes and try some screws or something. Also, this table can tip over pretty easy, but the idea is to drill holes and anchor it to the concrete on a patio. The original four leg base we built last week is nice, but kinda plain. I'm hoping to build something a little more fancy, or maybe find an iron table and swap the top for mine. Let me know what you think. Attached Images

05-05-2006, 06:24 PM	#14
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	TJL, those are seriously awesome. LIke Janice said you should consider marketing this stuff. What do you do anyway (for a living?)