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DIY Coffee Table with Concrete Legs

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Published 19 Jul 2018

Build yourself an awesome new website with Squarespace http://Squarespace.com/homemade Offer code is homemade Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminuyeda/ I like the technique of making the concrete legs for this project more than i like the finished piece. Quikrete 5000 is only about $5 per 80lbs bag so the is a cost effective way to make furniture bases and there are all sorts of cool profiles and shapes that could be created. Let me know if you have ideas for this technique. For additional projects and information check out our website: http://www.homemade-modern.com/ This video is sponsored by squarespace

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@HomeMadeModern6 years ago I like the technique of making the concrete legs for this project more than i like the finished piece. Quikrete 50 is only about $5 per 80lbs bag so id="hidden1" the is a cost effective way to make furniture bases and there are all sorts of cool profiles and shapes that could be created. Let me know if you have ideas for this technique. ...Expand 15
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@PaiviProject6 years ago Hello. I think this turned out quite beautiful. The curved ends were perfect! Good call brother nate. Really liked the legs! Thanks. 13
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@phunkissartisticcreations23166 years ago The vinyl baseboard was a fantastic way to follow the form of the mold, gonna keep that one handy. Thanks. 2
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@raraavis77826 years ago Wow i love it! And this method of building a cast is definitely a winner.
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@sherryu6 years ago That looks surprisingly good. I was skeptical about using concrete off the legs, but i do like the end result. Nice job, ben and nate!
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@WayWoodworking6 years ago I think it' s a really cool design ben. I like the radius on both ends too.
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@MGMakes6 years ago Visually stunning, great mix of materials.
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@OSODIY6 years ago Another nice build ben. I like the technique of making the concrete legs using the vinyl trim.
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@DarinBeard6 years ago I kind of like it. I am not a huge concrete furniture fan but that is pretty cool. 1
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@brennansmith31976 years ago Great idea using the vinyl base for the mold!
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@CrafterMaker6 years ago Awsome way to get different shapes for concrete forms!
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@seanthemaker19816 years ago You guys inspire me slot! Great build! 1
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@EtainMcCloud6 years ago Maybe some sort of stain or paint could help those legs mesh with the table top. I too really like this technique. The bulk of the form is reusable even, . ...Expand 2
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@garrettscott94276 years ago Not one of your favorites? This turned out great! 1
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@JohnMadeit6 years ago I like the curve ends it makes it look more natural.
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@raynoladominguez47306 years ago I love this project! Would/could the legs by of use for accent chairs as well, or would they be too heavy?
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@geoffjohnston15316 years ago Lately i' ve found it fascinating how individual taste differs from person to person. I really like that table! We do a lot of bathroom remodelling . ...Expand
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@thedistractedmaker6 years ago Nice work. For every 1 you don' t like there are 3 home runs. Good odds.
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@schroederb20076 years ago Ben, what do you know aboutstabilizer) do you think it would be useful on smaller projects like this?
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@jmakes37456 years ago I agree with you, the technique was really cool, and i really like the way the legs came out but personally i don' t think they match the top because: - they' re too bulky/have too much mass relative to the thin walnut
- their angular nature doesn' t reflect the organic live edge on the walnut
- there is too much going on, with the texture of the concrete and the colour variation in the walnut.
i think all you' d need to do is add a stretcher and use a more modern and monotone top, like maybe out of maple, pine, birch or even corian and you' d have a really cool project!. ...Expand
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@slightlycrookedworkshop6 years ago So, coating plywood in polycrylic allows you to use it for a concrete mold? I guess i found a new use for scrap plywood.
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@TheJunkyardgenius6 years ago Quickcrete 50 ain' t available in the uk, anyone know of an alternative available here in the uk? Love these projects. Want to make some myself.
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@simonh736 years ago Buy some super plastisizer to make the mix self compacting. You can get rid of all the scooping it in and vibration so much and just pour into the mold, maybe a quick tap and walk away.
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@sylvainbosse13446 years ago Like the result. But these concrete molds create a lot of wasted material. Is there a moreway to build such molds? 2
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@rakeshbhansali49076 years ago You did not put any coating on the concrete legs?
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@DinoEsculturas6 years ago You could make the effort to create reusable concrete molds, to make multiples pieces. It' s a shame that they have to be destroyed after one use.
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@julianberger2346 years ago Where can i get that speed square in metric.
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@andrewriley6356 years ago Hi ben, i' ve been watching your videos for a while now but. The reason i don' t watch tv anymore is because of the advertisements and yours are . ...Expand
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@dadawg4206 years ago You will only need approximately 75 tools but it' s okay. You can do it yourself.
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@pmrarun6 years ago My only suggestion is to embed a piece of rebar on each leg. 6
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@adamthomas90046 years ago Imagine moving this thing and dropping it on your toes.
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@KFyllingen6 years ago Who dont you make a vibratorplate? All u need is an vibrator-motor and some rubber feet.
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@onesagotoomany6 years ago Great video. I' m not being funny, a genuine question, why do you refer to yourself in the plural? It' s obvious when you' re working with someone . ...Expand