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I made this table about 4 years ago when my second son began to walk. We had a glass and wood coffee table at the time, and were concerned that he would break it, and hurt himself. So I made a small table that I didn't mind if the kids tore it up too bad. Good thing too, the 1 year old decided to help me out by using a screwdriver, on the freshly sanded top, before I could put any finish on it. You would be surprised how deep a child can drive a screwdriver into pine.
The table itself has a pine top, with oak edging and strechers, and popular legs. It is all pegged together with walnut pegs (made from dowels). I am surprised how well it has held up. The top has spilt along the edges and a little where the legs come through. (who knew that wood moves!!!
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Since it was made, it has served as a diving board, a dance table, a battleship, a bed, a tent and lord knows what else. I am looking forward to passing it off to one of the boys when they move out. Assuming it survives the 5 of them.
The table itself has a pine top, with oak edging and strechers, and popular legs. It is all pegged together with walnut pegs (made from dowels). I am surprised how well it has held up. The top has spilt along the edges and a little where the legs come through. (who knew that wood moves!!!
)Since it was made, it has served as a diving board, a dance table, a battleship, a bed, a tent and lord knows what else. I am looking forward to passing it off to one of the boys when they move out. Assuming it survives the 5 of them.
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