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In this part of the build I will show how I built the table, the storage and the world map on top.
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If you wanted to see how I made the
'Booth Seating area'. Then you can check that video out here >>> |
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First up we need to create a solid frame.
I attached a length of timber either side. |
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And made sure they were level.
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Before attaching those pieces I pre-drilled pocket holes so the screws can be
hidden from the front face. |
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I ran the lengths of 70 x 35 through the thickness planer to remove the fine edges
from the visible faces. |
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And stained them before attaching.
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Now to cover in the underside of the table.
I pre-cut and drilled all my lengths before climbing in underneath. |
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The more I attached the more boxed in and cramped I was getting under there.
I am glad I am not claustrophobic, because I got stuck and needed to do some wiggling and readjusting to get back out of there. |
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For the hinge up lid I first attached three hinges between two of the pre-cut palings.
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I laid the rest of the palings in place,
then cut all those to length. |
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I ripped some palings down the center
to create the supports for the underside of the table-top. |
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Laid them on top to mark the holes
and my overall length. Pre-drilled and chamfered. |
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Then attached them to the underside
of the table top. |
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For the map I first measured the length of the table, worked out how many sheets of a4 paper would fit and in what orientation.
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Then took a basic map from google images into Photoshop and stretched it out
over 9 sheets of paper. |
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Printed it out, taped it together
and taped it to the bench. |
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Grab a strong pencil, one that is not going to keep breaking under pressure and start tracing back and forth over the lines.
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This will leave a slight indentation on the tabletop.
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Instead of using the "Indentation method".
You might prefer the "carbon paper method" I used in this video >>> |
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Then I very gently paint in the grooves
with dark brown acrylic paint. |
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I use cheap acrylic paint mixed with a drying retardant so I could leave the paint out all day without it drying out.
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Added the finishing touches of the bench
and it is done. |
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If you are interested in these kinds of builds.
Then I would love to have you join me over on YouTube ♥ |
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