$500 in Materials to make a $6000 Table
I used $500 worth of materials to make a table I sold for $6000. I don’t do a lot of woodworking or making commissions but I thought this would be a useful case study to demonstrate how a little bit of design thinking can add value. In my discussions with the client I discovered that prices for store bought tables jump dramatically once the tables get to be over 9-feet in length. This DIY dining table for 10 requires a well rounded maker skill set but nothing beyond an intermediate level of ability of welding and woodworking. All of the tools I used can be purchased for less than $1000. I primed the steel table legs with Rust-oleum Rusty Metal Primer and painted them with Rust-oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss White. Thank you to Rust-oleum for sponsoring this video: Link to the table I made for Gary V: https://youtu.be/icjXWhFbE8s if you want to see real woodworking check out four eyes furniture: https://youtu.be/l19Daon8woo Links: Rust-oleum Rusty Metal Primer https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-12-oz-Flat-Rusty-Metal-Primer-Spray-7769830/202056392 Rust-oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss White https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Stops-Rust-12-oz-Protective-Enamel-Gloss-White-Spray-Paint-7792830/100125235 Forney Welder: https://amzn.to/38hoH3T affiliate link Ryobi Circular Saw https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Brushless-7-1-4-in-Circular-Saw-Tool-Only-P508/301848641 Ryobi Drill + Driver https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-2-Tool-Combo-Kit-w-Drill-Driver-Impact-Driver-2-1-5-Ah-Batteries-Charger-and-Bag-P1817/309659483 Ryobi Angle Grinder https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Brushless-4-1-2-in-Cut-Off-Tool-Angle-Grinder-Tool-Only-P423/301853890 Ryobi Palm Router https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-Fixed-Base-Trim-Router-Tool-Only-with-Tool-Free-Depth-Adjustment-P601/206955202 Ryobi Orbital Sander https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cordless-5-in-Random-Orbit-Sander-Tool-Only-P411/205975756 Varathane Water Based Polyurethane https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-8-oz-Clear-Matte-Water-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-262075/305587649 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminuyeda/ For additional projects and information check out our website: http://www.homemade-modern.com/
