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Home » Two Dollar Auction Table Gets A Great Set Of Legs

Two Dollar Auction Table Gets A Great Set Of Legs

By Kathy Owen

putting the table top on the base Petticoat Junktion

Reclaim Project

Yep, that’s the Junktion Technical Specialist (hubby, aka The JTS) behind the table. He had to work hard on this project. Sometimes it’s the “easy” projects that turn into hard projects.

Junktion Technical Specialist auction buy Petticoat Junktion project table

Auction Table

The rustic table with white legs was an auction purchase. The JTS paid $2 for the table. Now it doesn’t look like a lot but it did have potential. The table top looked all out of proportion to the white legs. The legs were too long or too skinny or too …..something. But the top was worth spending time on.

metal table saw base Petticoat Junktion

We had a reclaimed table saw base that was in perfect condition. I set the auction table over the saw base and it was a match made in Heaven.

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removing table legs Petticoat Junktion

The JTS went to work taking the white legs off of the top. The job turned out to be a little harder than expected. The legs were nailed on instead of screwed on. The long nails are a lot harder to take out than screws are.

project table removing legs

The JTS probably worked for a good hour if not more removing those legs.

table project problems Petticoat Junktion

Some of the wood on the table apron split but a little wood glue took care of that.

working on a table project in the workshop

Next he just set the table top on the table saw base. The table apron (or skirt) slipped perfectly over the metal base….just  like they were made to go together!

rustic table top Petticoat Junktion project

The JTS drilled holes in each corner then countersunk the screws into the top. That means the screw heads are level with the wood top, or just a tad lower than the top. After I paint the top the screws shouldn’t be noticeable at all.

reclaimed table project

All finished. The JTS works wonders! I know you girls are jealous. Now I have to decide how to paint the table. The legs are going to be repainted. I’m not sure what type paint or how they will look when I get finished. I just know they look too new right now. Don’t you guys think the table looks much better already. Those white legs were just too long and skinny.

That’s it for today. Maybe I can get the table painted this week. Keeping my fingers crossed. Tomorrow I have the tutorial on the pink dresser from last week. You guys are going to be surprised when you see the distressing technique.

You can see the finished table project here…it’s a winner…..Weathered Wood Finish For $2 Auction Table.

Have a great day and I’ll see you tomorrow.

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Kathy Owen

Kathy Owen is the creative guru, content creator, photographer, and worker bee behind the popular Home Décor DIY Blog Petticoat Junktion. She focuses on reinventing found treasures and decorating her home Get all the nitty gritty on Kathy here.

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Comments

  1. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says

    April 24, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Can’t wait to see the final project. I agree, that wood top is definitely something worth salvaging. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

  2. Wanda @ Just Vintage says

    April 23, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    I would never have thought of using the table saw base, but that’s genius! Now I’ve got to put a bug in my hubby’s ear to be on the look out for one. And speaking of hubbies…. Handy hubbies are the best, aren’t they! I’m impressed yours can sit on the floor. 🙂 Mine can’t do that. He’s not very limber. LOL

  3. laura quaglia says

    April 21, 2016 at 6:04 pm

    Will be fun to see the table when done
    Laura

  4. Krys says

    April 15, 2016 at 5:20 am

    Kathy, It looks like it’s the beginning of an awesomely awesome project Thank you for sharing.

  5. Rose L. says

    April 11, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I hope you rewarded JTS for his hard work.

  6. Linda Kaplan says

    April 11, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    love seeing what you all do with your “finds”

  7. Karen says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:43 am

    Great idea! I love it when two things come together like that.
    Also, know you are thankful for your JTS!! 🙂

    • Kathy Owen says

      April 11, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Me too. Thanks! The JTS is the best.

  8. Mimi says

    April 11, 2016 at 9:10 am

    I absolutely love the base! What a great idea!

    • Kathy Owen says

      April 11, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Thanks, now I have to decide how to paint it. I kind of like the idea of staining that Heidi mentioned. I’ve never stained….can you believe that??

  9. Heidi says

    April 11, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I love the wood top!!! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. The wood grain is so pretty you could almost just stain it. 🙂

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