The Find
I had a bunch of scrapwood not doing much of anything except gathering dust and pollen, so I decide to make a lightweight table for the patio. This was also a convenient and low-commitment way to experiment with a bunch of 99-cent paint samples I had on hand.
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| scrapwood |
The Re-use
This project didn't require too many cuts using the jigsaw, but it was more than I would have wanted to do with a handsaw. The first cut was the large piece of pinkish plywood, cut approximately in half. The second set of cuts were for the legs, made out of various 2x4s. The pieces were assembled with glue and screws, then it was time to paint!
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| Three-legged table made of scrapwood |
The painting was done in a gradient, I wouldn't attempt to call it ombre, but the inspiration was an overhead view of the ocean. The Glidden paint sample colors from lightest to darkest:
Serene Sea (flat finish)
Cosmopolitan (flat finish)
Blue Oasis (flat finish)
Stunning Sapphire (semi-gloss finish)
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| Painted table top |
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| Painted table, side view |
Conclusion
With access to power tools the cutting only took about 10 minutes, the paint was allowed to dry for at least a day, then the top was covered with a coat of water-based polyurethane to improve water resistance. Now I have a useful table at just the right height to serve as an occasional outdoor desk. Happy freestyling.