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Ipe Patio Table
I decided it was time for a new sturdier base for the ipe table top. The top is not new it was attached to the aluminum base that came with the chair set. With a 40# Ipe top lets just say it was a little wobbly !
Luckily i just happened to have enough ipe from past projects to do this base. The legs are made up of 3 pieces laminated together to form a 2-1/2" square leg. I did a slight taper to the inside to lighten the look a bit. Cross members on the top and middle with scrap maple pieces on the top member to make it more rigid. Legs are attached to the cross members with a domino and 2 stainless steel #15 x 4" lags screws for extra strength.
The top is attached to each leg with z clips into grooves cut with a bisquit joiner to allow movement. Plastic runners are on the bottom of each leg so they wont sit in water during the winter rains.
The size is 54" diameter and 30" tall. The table is finished with Penofin western red cedar oil. Any questions please ask.
Luckily i just happened to have enough ipe from past projects to do this base. The legs are made up of 3 pieces laminated together to form a 2-1/2" square leg. I did a slight taper to the inside to lighten the look a bit. Cross members on the top and middle with scrap maple pieces on the top member to make it more rigid. Legs are attached to the cross members with a domino and 2 stainless steel #15 x 4" lags screws for extra strength.
The top is attached to each leg with z clips into grooves cut with a bisquit joiner to allow movement. Plastic runners are on the bottom of each leg so they wont sit in water during the winter rains.
The size is 54" diameter and 30" tall. The table is finished with Penofin western red cedar oil. Any questions please ask.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
27 Comments
Pottz,
That is a nice table. The Ipe is heavy wood.
Dave
That is a nice table. The Ipe is heavy wood.
Dave
daveg, SW Washington & AZ
thanks dave. yeah the table probably weighs around 80-90#. i just put the new base next to the old and slid the top on the new base.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
It's a pain in the ass to work but I like the look of Ipe when it has a fresh coat of oil. That base is rock solid now.
yeah thats what i love about the wood. even it turns gray a light sanding and freash oil and it's like brand new again.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Good looking table. Need that on my patio,
Ron
Nice job! Those wood legs look great, as does the top.
The Other Steven
Nice work on the base, Larry. That will outlast you for sure!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day
Beautiful addition to already beautiful top.
I am a surprised you didn't use dominoes for the joinery?
I am a surprised you didn't use dominoes for the joinery?
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
thanks guys. nathan i did but i wanted this base to last my lifetime so i just went beyond with the lags. plus i liked the look.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Excellent color!
Good for cover too if you ever get caught in a drive-by!
Good for cover too if you ever get caught in a drive-by!
or a major earth quake ?
i love the color or ipe. i actually have a coffee and end table in our living room with tops made from ipe.
i love the color or ipe. i actually have a coffee and end table in our living room with tops made from ipe.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Looks great. The leg tapers are a nice touch. Good job...
Wow! Very Nice!
Mike
Rock solid and good looking!
thanks guys.
i put the old base in the alley and it was quickly taken away ! we have scrap metal guys going through the alley everyday !
i put the old base in the alley and it was quickly taken away ! we have scrap metal guys going through the alley everyday !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Nice one buddy!
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
thank you my friend.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Nice upgrade Larry, you could dance on that table next time you have a party and get hammered.
.................. John D....................
thanks bud. yeah that metal base if you leaned on it i always cringed that it was gonna collaps !!! 😲
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
So cool design and clever solutions with hardware.
...woodicted
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