How to make a serving table in two short years or so...

Several years ago, Pam came up with the idea to build an outdoor serving table out of recycled materials. We bought the first of the necessary recycled items a bit over two years ago. Since then we have assembled the remaining ingredients and finally this weekend we finished the project. Here's a photo record of the project. As always, clicking on a photo will take you to a larger version.

The frame we constructed from two old window security grates from a salvage yard and a bed frame from a thrift store (also used for many years until replaced with a larger bed). After we put the top on it we decided it needed additional bracing, so I had to make a trip to Home Depot for the two crosspieces. This is actually my second welding project. I'll be very happy if it holds together... :-)

The table top is based upon a recycled door we found at our local Habitat for Humanity Home Store.

We sanded the door down to bare wood, routed out the panels a little bit, and stained the top level.


Finally, we covered the holes for the latch with some metal pieces recycled from the same window grates, and from some old metal shelving, and with an old belt buckle. And we filled in the panels with ceramic tile. Yeah, it was purchased new...

So, come on over and we'll try it out!