How To Make A Sheet Metal Table Top

Use a circular saw with a wood cutting blade to cut the plywood to the desired size.

How to make a sheet metal table top. First we choose the option to use a gauge table. I came across this tutorial on covering a table with zinc and i was amazed i had heard of diy metal countertops but i hadn t considered covering a table. I was thinking of just applying the metal to the top of the table. The folks over at vanhook co.

Load the caulk gun with heavy duty construction adhesive and glue a thin sheet of zinc to the plywood top. With a sheet metal gauge table the process is simplified to just a few clicks. Then lay your existing wood top on the piece of galvanized sheet metal and make sure there is enough overhang to cover the table wrap around the edge and around to the back. Diy pete 2 501 505 views.

Measure the cut plywood and. Measure the length of the table add the thickness x 2 and add another 2 inches to wrap the copper underneath the table top one inch on each end. That s so cool that you wrapped the metal around the edge and underneath the table top. Fill in any imperfections on what will.

Choose the appropriate sheet metal gauge table. How to make a concrete coffee table and how to embed a metal design in concrete duration. Zinc table top time experiment. The copper must be long enough to cover the table run down the sides and then fold underneath the top.

Not only will wrapping it make the table top more sturdy but it will be more attractive to see the metal wrapped all the way around the top portion of the table. Next we use the pull down menu to select the appropriate table. Read below for emily s instructions on creating your own metal table top or you could also update your table top with gold leaf tutorial here. For me the total length of my copper top was.

Sand the edges smooth. Step 2 cut the corners photo by james worrell. In my case that was roughly 1 3 4 around each side. Things you will need.

Using metal in an unexpected place like this metal table top console upcycle and the earlier metal accent wall is a great update to add a modern touch to a classic look. In our case we will use the table for aluminum inch. With a few tools that you ll probably have to pick up at the hardware store unless you happen to have a soldering iron laying around the task almost looks dare i say simple. Flip the top over metal side down and use a utility knife to score the metal along all four edges for an easier fold.

Instructions if possible remove the top from your table so it s easier to work with.