Wood and Metal Coffee Table

Don't feel like reading? Check out the above video showing an overview of the build process.
If you would like to do this, the following steps will help you go through the whole process.

This is my first table, and I have limited tools. Some steps here can be made much simpler if you have the right tools.

Router,

Circular saw,

Screwdriver,

Some short clamps,

Sander Angle grinder,

Steel cutting chop saw,

Welder

Materials:

4cm x 6cm wood pieces (60cm for the table, 35cm for chairs),

Low-quality epoxy resin,

3cm x 3cm metal bars (for base)

Round metal bars (served as long clamp then as straightener of the tabletop)

A great desire to have such a table on my balcony :)

I drilled holes for the screws on each piece except the last. Then put some wood glue and screwed the pieces together.

Screws are probably not needed, however, since I do not have suitable clamps, the screws helped keep the board flat. Of course, you need to configure the last one yourself, since it does not have screws.

For the table the process is similar.

The difference is that instead of clamps I used threaded metal bars. I clamped 1/3 part, let it dry and repeat for 2/3 and the rest.

I usually used 45-degree joints for metal bars. This time I decided to try a new type of connection (see. Figure). It was easier than I expected and much easier than 45-degree joints, so I think that in the future I will use mainly this new type of joints.

Used 80 grid metal sanding disk for angle grinder to sand all surfaces of metal bases.

Applied two coats of gray primer for crack fix and three coats of black paint.

Used custom made planing jig to trim board to a consistent thickness.

Then cut edges with a circular saw.

Enforcing boards with metal bars. This step is optional but recommended. This prevents the table from twisting over a long period of time.

Installed E-Z Lok (type M6) insets in wood boards to mount them with metal bases using bolts.

Sanded excesses of epoxy with angle grinder and 80 grit metal sanding disk.The switched to sanded with 80, 120 and 180 sandpaper

And finally, a couple of linseed oil coats to bring them to life.

Table and chairs where they will live