Before |
After |
1. Find a free table that no one wants anymore, Craig’s list, dumpsters
2. Use
an electric sander and sand the table
outside OF THE HOME
3.
Steel wool crevices on the side*
4.
Tinted wood filler for nicks or scratches*
5.
Draw chess table 12 x 12 w/1 ½ inch squares with
a pencil, measure the entire table l x w and find the center
6.
Remove legs with screwdriver, mark legs, keep
screws together
7.
Paint two stains using painters tape, use a blow
dryer to speed up drying process
8.
Write inscription(s) with wood engraver, spray paint w/clear glossy
wood finish
9.
Purchase hi-end pieces - eBay, present during dinner and a concert by texting a link showing a video of the table from before to after
10.
Steps 3, 4 are optional because the wood may not
require it
* optional
I was inspired to do this project by http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/06/diy-chess-end-table/ - thank you:) for your posting
Steps 5-8 were things I did
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