Table Legs Made Out Of Pipes

Have you seen all the pipe furniture out there on the internet?

I was curious to try my hand at a pipe project.

We had the bottom part of a tiered nesting table. 

 We weren't using the top table when we got the sofa and loveseat so we gave it to Rebekah. 

The bottom was being used as a little coffee table. 

 When I moved the loveseat to the garden room, this little table went up to the gameroom. 
It was a little too short to match the table on the opposite end of Bill's leather loveseat. 

 I tried to put it in between the two chairs but it was a little too short and it wasn't love. 

 Replacing the legs was the only way to ensure that this table had a forever home with us. 

 If you played with Tinker Toys, you can do a pipe project.

 Home Depot had 1/2 inch black carbon gas pipes that were 24 inches long. 

Perfect. 

The table at the opposite end of the couch is 25.5 inches. 

 I picked up 4 pipes, 4 floor flanges, and 4 caps. 
24 inch pipes plus the table top, flange and caps would bring the table to just about the correct height.

 The 4 pipes totaled $23.76.

The 4 floor flanges came to $18.92.

The 1/2 inch caps totaled $5.36. 

The cost for this project was $48.04 plus tax. 

Not inexpensive but cheaper than a new table. 
I wasn't aware that these had lettering on them and what felt like black grease. 
Washing them with Greased Lightning and very hot water got the black, sticky gunk off. 

Sanding or Mineral Spirits were some other methods I'd considered. 

None of the cute projects on Pinterest showed gross, gooey pipes. 

The guy had Home Depot had no suggestions for what it was or how to remove it, which was interesting.

I screwed the legs together. 

The floor flange was attached to the table top with wood screws after the old legs were removed. 

The cap became a little foot for each leg. 

It was just like building with Tinker Toys, I tell you.

 So, I'll admit I was pretty pleased with myself for this one. 

"It's awesome." is what I usually say when I'm tickled about one of my projects.

I asked Bill if he noticed my little pipe table. 

"What have I told you?" 

"I don't like pipe furniture."  

I told him to "Relax!"

 He promptly replied that chalkboards don't belong in the mancave. 

Ei, yi, yi!  

He finally did admit that the little table was cute.

Whew.

We are still plugging away on this room but I needed Bill's help for the next project. 

Check out my Instagram for a sneak peek. 

 Here. 

 Stay tuned. 

I'm so pleased you stopped in and thanks for reading.

Have a great evening. 

Katie 

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