I built this school table for the boys using an old steel utility cart and some reclaimed lumber.
The cart had a handle running along the back side. I cut it on one end to accommodate a roll of art paper.
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Utility Cart into School Table
Posted in Desks, FOUND: Objects, Tables, The Ridderings... with tags reclaimed lumber, utility cart table on May 13, 2012 by benridderingA new toy
Posted in FOUND: Objects with tags Davis & Wells horizontal boring machine on January 29, 2011 by benriddering
I just bought this Davis & Wells horizontal boring machine. I intend to restore it and use it for mortising. Now all I need is an XY table. I’m also looking for a Jacobs 34B chuck (3/4″ spindle, 16tpi)–it has gone out of production. Anyone have an extra?
Propane Tank Table
Posted in FOUND: Objects, Tables with tags funky table, propane tank table on October 3, 2010 by benriddering
Something Old, Something New
Posted in Built-in pieces, FOUND: Objects, Kitchens with tags Recycled Materials on August 1, 2010 by benriddering
China hutch made with reclaimed shutter doors.
Inspiration from Steve Bewley
Posted in FOUND: Objects with tags Steve Bewley on July 29, 2010 by benriddering
My friend, Steve Bewley, has been working on some limited edition lamps and chandeliers. I was inspired by this chandelier made from nearly 100% reclaimed parts and pieces (including a crab net, a water drain, and who knows what else…). Steve has an entire line of amazing lighting. Check it out at www.rerunproductions.com
Old door as a headboard
Posted in Beds, Doors, FOUND: Objects with tags old door headboard on June 28, 2010 by benriddering
Someone asked whether I had ever used an old door as a headboard. Here is a photo of one in my house.
FOUND OBJECT: 16″d Hand Riveted Stove Pipe
Posted in FOUND: Objects with tags found object, hand riveted pipe, pedistal table base on November 28, 2009 by benriddering
This would make a great pedestal table base (or two). It’s an old hand riveted stove pipe from a building in the L.A. area–probably about 100 years old (that’s a guess). This pipe was assembled in 4′ sections because that’s about as far as a guy could get into (the inside of the) the pipe to pound the back side of the rivets.
FOUND OBJECT: Steel Ladder/(Newspaper Rack?)
Posted in FOUND: Objects on November 28, 2009 by benriddering
FOUND OBJECTS: Table Legs
Posted in FOUND: Objects with tags FOUND: Objects, Reclaimed Table Legs on November 28, 2009 by benriddering
