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Make a Typecase into a Coffee Table

Added 08/12/11
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Make a Typecase into a Coffee Table

[LESS INFO] 94 VIEWS | ADDED 20:00:00 08/12/11
It's metal month on MAKE, which doesn't mean a Slayer-overload, it means it's time to put on your Flashdance leotard and start welding. I've had this vintage typecase for months and I've been wanting to make it into a sweet new coffee table. Metalworking month is the perfect time to learn how to weld to create an industrial base for the table. I went to the Madagascar Institute in Brooklyn, NY and learned the basics from Hackett who is a skilled expert. I am light years away from his skill level, and if you are too you can check out Make: Live Episode 14 to get a really helpful welding lesson. Subscribe to the CRAFT Podcast in iTunes , download the m4v video directly, or watch it on YouTube or Vimeo . Another easy addition to this table that really brought it up a few notches was getting a custom piece of glass cut for the top. I anticipated this being difficult and expensive, but it took less than 10 minutes and was $35. Cost break-down: * Scrap metal - free * Typecase - (free for me because I live next to a letterpress, but for you...) $10-20 * Glass (custom cut) - $35 * Rubber stoppers - $3 * Liquid Nails - $3 Total: $51-61 If you can't find a welding class, or prefer a more mid-century look, I am loving these hairpin legs that you can scoop up at a thrift store or on Ebay for under $20. They make any piece into an instant retro table! More: * Hairpin Leg Wood Table * DIY Welding Cart * Technique: Welding Primer About the Author: Meg Allan Cole is an actress, activist, DIYer, and founder of Enderby Designs . She lives in Brooklyn, NY with her musician husband Will , rescue mutts Gracie & Milo, and bunny Linus Clyde. Meg blogs , has hosted home decor videos on Curbly , Etsy and created the show Decor It Yourself for Threadbanger. Check out the Meg Allan Cole Crafts YouTube page for all of her videos. [ Read More ] [ Comments ]

Make: Live 8/10/11 -- Metalworking (video)

Added 08/11/11
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Make: Live 8/10/11 -- Metalworking (video)