Complete side table
Pre loved side tables were in deperate need of a new look and additional storage. I removed the old tops and replaced them using 26mm Beech Laminated Panel. I had enough panel to make both tops and a shelf for books etc with very little wastage.New top, shelf & drawer frontI added a new storgage drawer with soft close runners and upcycled an old, solid drafting board to create some sentimental drawer fronts, thanks Dad! I picked up an old bolt on the beach from under a bridge in Barwon Heads, Vic and decide it would make the perfect drawer pulls. I cut the bolt in half and tapped a thread to attach.
Barwon Heads bolt (drawer pull)
The bolt, cut!
Drawer pull
New top, shelf & drawer frontThe sides were clad with Tassie Oak 18 x 6mm flybead for an updated look.Tassie oak fly beadI sanded all sufaces back to raw and coated with a simple whitewash before sealing with a few coats of Cabots CFP floor in satin. I find the CFP floor very hardwearing for busy surfaces.Old to NewFinshed tables gave the bedroom a lighter feel and plenty more useful space.Hope you enjoy the project!Rob
Old to NewOld to New
Products used:Goliath Soft Close Drawer Slide Pair - 400mm (I/N: 4020976)2200 x 600 x 26mm Beech Laminated Panel (I/N: 8330041)18 x 6mm Moulding Tasmanian Oak Half Round Fly Bead (I/N: 0081173)Cabot's 1L Satin Water Based CFP Floor (I/N: 1520276)
@rogadesign
Love the bolt idea! So is it attached with a nut on the other side or you inserted a nut into a draw panel? And also did you put a clear coatover the bolt?
Ahh, I drilled and tapped a thread into the centre of the bolt after it was cut to length. Was worried that the metal would be too hard, but managed to get it done. Then just a screw from inside the drawer like any other drawer pull 👍
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @rogadesign. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing this amazing project.
What an awesome transformation you've achieved there! I absolutely love the use of bolts as handles; it adds so much charm. The new Beech tops look fab, and that doweling ties everything together nicely.
Many thanks for sharing, and I look forward to your next project.Mitchell
Hi @rogadesign
I love a good furniture flip, there is something so special about upcycling.
Love what you have done with this side tables. Great job!
