Diy wood cut table

Nowadays, a rather fashionable trend is the use of furniture made from natural materials. This is a table made from a cut of wood. This unusual piece will add uniqueness to your interior.

saw cut tables — Tables made from natural sawn wood have recently become more and more popular.

Since the pattern on the inside of the saw cut does not repeat in nature, the furniture made from wood saw cuts will be one of a kind, and you will not find such a table at anyone else.

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How to make a wood cut countertop
Where can you put such a table
Video: how to make a table from a saw cut yourself
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How to make a wood cut countertop

To make this designer piece, you need a cut from a tree trunk, which is used as a table top. The legs can be made either also from wood or from metal.

table legs from saw cut — The legs of such tables can be made of both wood and metal.

To create such a beautiful and unique piece of furniture, you just need to set aside time and spend a little of your own energy. Of all the varieties, it is most advantageous to make a coffee table from a saw cut from a tree.

saw cut coffee table — The most winning ones are coffee tables made from this material.

Choice of design

Choose what shape you need a coffee table:

round;
oval;
rectangular.

The thicker the barrel you use for the round table, the larger the table you will get. In the case of a rectangular or oval shape, it is necessary to use longitudinal cuts of wood.

longitudinal sections of wood — Longitudinal cuts of wood are used for such tables.

After that, you need to decide on the number of legs. Will the standard four-post solution work for you, or would you like to use three legs attached at a specific angle. There are tables with one support located in the center - then it must be massive and wide enough to provide stability.

table with saw cut with one support — Such tables can be made with one support in the center instead of legs.

There are options made from one piece, such as a stump or koryak. In this case, a suitably treated rhizome can act as table legs.

legs for a table made of driftwood — Treated driftwood or thick branches can be used as legs.

There are models created from several cuts, filled with epoxy resin.

Perfect material

Wood is the safest material in terms of health. In addition, it lends itself well to processing and can be easily combined with other materials.

wood with other materials — Wood combines perfectly with almost all materials.

By treating a wooden saw cut with special compounds, you can stop its rotting, as well as completely exclude the effect of water and insects.

naturalness of the table from the saw cut — A table made of a properly processed saw cut will last a very long time.

A small drawback is that wooden furniture does not like direct sunlight, as a result of which it can change its shade.

burnout of a table from a saw cut — With prolonged exposure to the sun, the saw cut may fade.

Preparation

Of course, you can find a suitable cut of a tree on the Internet or in a hardware store, but a more interesting option would be a trip to the forest. It is necessary to find a dry, felled tree of sufficient thickness, while it should not be rotten.

cut wood for the table — Finding a cut of wood to fit your desk can be difficult.

Choose wood of those species that are less afraid of moisture. Suitable oak or walnut.

It is necessary to cut down several parts and choose an option among them that does not have any defects. It is best not to use pieces with cracks, chips or knots.

saw cut material — It is necessary to choose a dry saw cut without defects.

After that, you need to prepare other materials and equipment. In most cases, you will need a saw, plane, sander, and drill. From materials, epoxy, varnish, wood glue and fasteners can come in handy.

set of carpentry tools — In addition to the wood itself, you will also need a special set of tools.

Stages of work

Consider a general work plan for making a table from one cut:

First you need to prepare the tree. To do this, remove the bark and remove all irregularities with a planer, then process the surface with a grinder.
If there are cracks on the saw cut, then they must be strengthened with wooden "butterflies" and filled with epoxy resin. Then sand the surface again.
Using a brush, coat the entire piece with varnish or epoxy.
Dry the resulting countertop.
Drill holes on the bottom side and install the legs using the pre-prepared fasteners.

how to make a table from a saw cut — First you need to prepare the countertop.

To make a table from several sections, the base is first cut out of chipboard or fiberboard. Temporary bumpers are made on the sides of the base. Cuts are placed inside the resulting form and everything is poured with epoxy resin. After drying, it is necessary to remove the sides and sand the resulting countertop. After that, it remains to paint the tabletop from the bottom side and attach the legs.

epoxy resin casting — After the countertop is ready, it is poured over with epoxy.

Than poured tables from wood cuts

As mentioned above, epoxy resin is used to make a table from several cuts. For a more original look, the countertop can be painted in other colors by adding some components to the resin:

chalk to get white;
the soot will turn black;
cement makes the countertop gray;
other colors of dyes are available in stores.

white fill of the table from the saw cut

black fill of the table from the saw cut

color fill of the table from the saw cut

Where can you put such a table

A table made of saw cut wood will organically look in the kitchen or in the living room in a number of interiors, such as folk style, ethnic style, rustic, country. But, of course, it is most optimal to make it for a country house.

table with saw cut in the interior — These tables fit well into almost any interior.

DIY furniture made of wood cuts will become a highlight of any interior. If you want to surprise your guests with an unusual furniture design, then a beautiful coffee table, made by yourself, will be the ideal solution, because every detail and decor element will be unique and convey your idea and mood.