Cool table and matching coffee table, by Arvid

What did you make?

We made a dining table top and a matching coffee table from 40 mm thick pine wood panel. The coffee table has a second top, so that it fits between the legs.

How did you make the tables?

First we thought about which legs and what size table we would like. This is based on how many guests we want to receive and how large the table can be in our living room. After this, I decided and drew out how large the leaf should be. We then ordered the legs and then finally decided how big the wood should be. At the coffee table I looked at how large the top should hang over it so that it was in proportion to the dining table. In addition, carefully measured how large the intermediate leaf for the coffee table should be. Ordered everything on OPMAATZAGEN.nl and waited eagerly for the delivery day.... When the wood arrived, everything was sanded well that same day, first coarsely then finely. Perhaps it was wise to first let the wood rest for a few days and get used to the climate in our home, but we were too enthusiastic. After this, we applied 1 layer of interior stain on the bottom and 2 layers on the top. When this was dry everything was mounted on the legs. The intermediate top for the coffee table had to be secured to the steel leg with iron corners.

What are the dimensions?

The dining table is 220.0 cm by 100.0 cm. Corner radius 10.0 cm.
The coffee table is 90.0 cm by 53.0 cm. Corner radius 5.0 cm.
The intermediate top of the coffee table is 78.0 cm by 28.0 cm.