End Table
An end table and speaker enclosure all-in-one
Background
This was a custom commissioned piece by the customer (Debbie). She wanted an end table to fit just right by the sectional near the pool. I wanted a place to safely store my speakers from the elements. This piece did the trick.
Details
I did a couple of layouts of the table in Sketchup, just to get a feel for things. We went with the wider version on the right.
Pics Needed
I wish I had taken a lot more pics while this one was under construction. It is one of my first works I can be proud of as a real piece of furniture.
Here are a couple of shots from the left and right, showing off the new finish I started using: Rubio Monocoat.
It is an awesome product, a hard-wax oil which bonds with the wood to make it look great. Wonderful colouring, but the best thing is that it still feels like wood, instead of polyurethane which makes everything feel a little like plastic. Actually a lot like plastic!
Bad Pic, Mean Pic
Bad shot, the espresso finish make for difficult lighting. It’s one of the best I have right now.
The camera makes it appear shinier than it is in real life, where it has a nice satin finish.
Ready To Go Outside
The outdoor speaker installed along with a custom fit power supply to keep them charged.
Materials
- Red Oak, solid and plywood veneer from KJP Select Hardwoods
- Festool Domino for joinery
- Blum European style soft-close hinges
- Rubio Monocoat - Black with Intense Black Precolour Easy