How To Make Cheap Tables

I think we are all pretty much in agreement when I say that furniture could get very expensive based on the style, brand, age and naturally what the piece is constructed from could up the cost. Recently in a decorating quandary I found myself scouring the world wide web for a couple of cheap tables, just some small space fillers for drinks or a vase with flowers. Now when I say cheap tables, I mean low-cost not low quality, even if the table needed some work, if I got it for the right price I would have been content. Trouble was, in my quest for a cheap table all the ones I liked were to pricey or needed I whole new makeover! That's when I had the best idea to solve my problem. Why not make my own cheap tables? They would be cheap because all I would have to purchase is the supplies and if I build them right they would not only suite my taste but also be tough and stable.

Ok, so now I got to put together two cheap tables and I have to do it correct the first time due to the fact if I have to go back to the hardware store for more supplies then they no longer become cheap tables. Off I went into the world wide web looking for ideas. I knew I was going to need a plan or design to accomplish what I was trying to achieve. After about an hour on the internet I found a set of cheap table plans that had a design I liked and also told me exactly the materials and tools I will need. With all my tools and supplies I headed home to begin.

When I got home the first thing I did was open up my table plans. I began following instructions and cut the legs to my cheap tables out first. I cut the first leg and used that as a guide to cut out the other 7 legs. This helped me cut the legs all the same size. Being that I am making two tables I did have to double all my cuts. After I cut out all my table legs I went to cut out my tabletop. I drew an oval outline in pencil first then proceeded to cut on the outside of the line. My tabletop measured in at 22in by 2ft. I then sanded all the pieces of my cheap table to smooth out the edges. After that I cut out a few supports that connect to the legs and the tabletop giving it a little more strength and stability. Some paint and lacquer after, I ended up with two really unique pieces that didn't cost me over twenty dollars. So in the end I fix up my living room and was able to stay way under budget.

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