My wife needed a folding table for a sales event.
28.06.2023 - 09:29 / hometalk.com
I wanted to surprise my family with a unique gift so I built an outdoor table from a recycled wine barrel and wire spool. The catch was I integrated a propane burner into the project to produce a fire table the whole family could enjoy on those cool nights. Follow along and you too can build something unique like this.
Here is the final project so that you have an idea of what we are going to build. Surprisingly the table is very sturdy and was almost impossible to tip. We have enjoyed many family meals on it and loved the atmosphere that it brings. This post is a bit long with a lot of pictures but I wanted you all to see the step by step process in case you want to give it a try.
I found this wine barrel for sale online just a few minutes from my house. It was in rough shape but that's ok. With a little sanding and work, it's going to look amazing.
First thing to do is add screws to the metal bands around the barrel. This will keep the bands in place as we do the work and add strength. I used just 1 inch self tapping screws. Each wood slat on the barrel will need a screw.
Now, over to the wire spool. I found this in a farmers field and loaded it up into my truck late at night (just kidding, I bought it off of him, promise). As you can see....it was out in that field a long time. First thing we need to do it take it apart.
The spool is held together with long bolts with metal nuts on the end. Slow and easy I removed the bolts with a wrench.
Here is what a wire spool looks like taken apart. Now, we had two round sections but only needed one. The other side can be saved for a later project.
Here I test fitted the top on the barrel and marked it from underneath. Using a long jig saw blade I cut the best circle I could. What we
My wife needed a folding table for a sales event.
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