Great table! I found a video on DIY that shows the dowel process that should be helpful to those that have never seen it done before. Just click on this link LAMINATE . Once the video section of the page opens type METRO-STYLE into the search engine and it will bring up a list of videos. Choose the one with Metro-style cabinets. Hope this helps.
lafemmedramatique
March 12, 2007
I really liked this post, btw! I've been scouting Curbly for about 3 days, and I finally decided to take the plunge and join... I decided that I could get more out of it if I could talk to people about their diy's (so I don't mess up my own!)...
Anyway, I remember reallly liking this one... I *might* be attempting to diy a kitchen table in the future, so I'm interested to see how other people do theirs... If I do end up doing one, though, it will definetly be an IKEA knock off of this table... It looks easy enough, really... I would just have to figure out the scrolling mechanism..
balubalu
February 14, 2007
Thanks for the description, Chris - I didn't think of contact cement bonding that fast.
Chrisjob
February 14, 2007
MHET- It just took a little patience, and the random-orbit sander did all the work.
BaluBalu- Contact cement is formulated to stick to itself, instantly. You use dowel rods (http://www.dickblick.com/zz604/48/) to prevent immediate contact, until you're able to line up your edges. Unlike glue, once the contact cement touches itself, it will bond instantly. You use the dowel rods to keep the layers apart until they're properly position. It's a similar technique to "slipsheeting", if you've heard of that. Check out :http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2laminatecountertop for a similar technique.
DIY Maven- Please let Herman Miller know of your feelings.
Best,
Chris
Sydney
February 13, 2007
I love it - great job!
DIY Maven
February 13, 2007
No offense to Noguchi, but I like your interpretation better. Well done!
balubalu
February 13, 2007
Sorry, perhaps because of my "Germanyness" I'm having problems understanding your directions - especially the laminating part.
What are dowel rods and why do I have to put them between the two wood barts and remove them later?
ModHomeEcTeacher
February 13, 2007
WOW! That is fantastic! You must be more than a little skilled with the tools.
MHET
badbadivy
February 13, 2007
:::lust, lust, lust:::: Thank you so much for this great tutorial!
DesigningMom
lafemmedramatique
I really liked this post, btw! I've been scouting Curbly for about 3 days, and I finally decided to take the plunge and join... I decided that I could get more out of it if I could talk to people about their diy's (so I don't mess up my own!)...
Anyway, I remember reallly liking this one... I *might* be attempting to diy a kitchen table in the future, so I'm interested to see how other people do theirs... If I do end up doing one, though, it will definetly be an IKEA knock off of this table... It looks easy enough, really... I would just have to figure out the scrolling mechanism..
balubalu
Chrisjob
MHET- It just took a little patience, and the random-orbit sander did all the work.
BaluBalu- Contact cement is formulated to stick to itself, instantly. You use dowel rods (http://www.dickblick.com/zz604/48/) to prevent immediate contact, until you're able to line up your edges. Unlike glue, once the contact cement touches itself, it will bond instantly. You use the dowel rods to keep the layers apart until they're properly position. It's a similar technique to "slipsheeting", if you've heard of that. Check out :http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2laminatecountertop for a similar technique.
DIY Maven- Please let Herman Miller know of your feelings.
Best,
Chris
Sydney
DIY Maven
balubalu
Sorry, perhaps because of my "Germanyness" I'm having problems understanding your directions - especially the laminating part.
What are dowel rods and why do I have to put them between the two wood barts and remove them later?
ModHomeEcTeacher
WOW! That is fantastic! You must be more than a little skilled with the tools.
MHET
badbadivy
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