Made some work tables

[Adair M]

The Bonsai Fairy was looking after me today!

I went to Habitat for Humanity to donate some stuff. After unloading the truck, I realized I was parked right next to two old hairdressers chairs. Like barber chairs with the hydronic lifts.

I asked how much? $25 for one or $30 for the pair.

Sold!

Went to Lowes for table tops.

An hour later, this is what I've got:

 

[fredtruck]

Really cool! What a stroke of good luck!

 

[Smoke]

Nice

 

[j evans]

Good eye and great, fast thinking!

 

[JudyB]

jealous!

 

[michaelj]

Nice opportunity. How high do they go?

 

[Adair M]

Nice opportunity. How high do they go?

I haven't measured. If you need more height, you set a milk crate (or preferably a Japanese Beer crate) on top, then optionally use one of those flat rectangular turntables.

Combine these with old height adjustable office chairs and you're set!

I made these down in the barn. It entertained the horses.

 

[cmeg1]

That's fantastic,they look hard to come by.

 

[mcpesq817]

Wow, nice score Adair. Congrats!

 

[Adair M]

The table tops cost more than the bases! The tops cost $18 plus tax each. Lag screws were $5.

 

[AboveBeyond]

Nice! Can you give me a haircut too?

 

[Vin]

WOW! I've been looking but they're always so dang much.

 

[Adair M]

WOW! I've been looking but they're always so dang much.

Check out the thrift shops.

 

[Vin]

Check out the thrift shops.

I do. Yard Sales, Goodwill, Thrift Shops, etc. I'll find one eventually.

 

[Smoke]

How much you think it weighs complete?

 

[Adair M]

I don't know, 50 - 60 pounds? The chairs parts were surprisingly heavy. The new wood tops don't weigh much.

I'll compare one to a 50 lb sack of feed and let you know. Not too hard to move, tilt it on edge and roll it around.

 

[M. Frary]

Those are nice. Hair dresser chairs huh? Cool idea.

 

[Smoke]

I'm looking for something portable I can just set up on the yard and work on a tree without setting up a table. Portable enough to throw in the back of pick up for a study group or workshop. I think I have it, will work on it when I get home.

 

[dirk hoorelbeke]

I'm looking for one for several years, Didn't find one that is "payable" for the moment. This remembers me to keep looking.

 

[jeremy_norbury]

I'm so glad I only have little trees...

06278069 by Jerry Norbury, on Flickr