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General MKB => Projects => Topic started by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 08:43:40 am

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 08:43:40 am

Yup, One down, three to go.

(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c307/Roadkill-Auto/blahs010.jpg)

Final cost - About £210 - all in, less labour.

(Also bearing in mind some bits were *cough* free).

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on October 24, 2006, 08:49:43 am

Looks good m8 (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)


Coasters for all from now on then... (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/wink.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 08:55:37 am

Quoting: FUBAR

Coasters for all from now on then...

Indeed.

I gave Samantha a thorough tutorial last night . . . . hopefully it sank in. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: 55starchief on October 24, 2006, 09:12:05 am

This is blatent hoing (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rtfm.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 09:13:47 am

Quoting: 55starchief

This is blatent hoing

Why, I've locked the other thread . . . ?

It's hardly a smiley fest, either. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Shifty on October 24, 2006, 09:17:33 am

looks freeking sweet (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Is it going in the lounge?

Also what ever happened to the old coffee table you used to have? not seen that for a while.

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 09:24:06 am

Quoting: Shifty

Is it going in the lounge?

Yup.

Where it is now.

The plan is to replace the sofas with a corner unit next year so the table will work better then . . .

Quoting: Shifty

Also what ever happened to the old coffee table you used to have? not seen that for a while.

What one ? (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: ianjpage on October 24, 2006, 09:38:35 am

looks very nice mate (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 09:48:41 am

Gotta get on and get the Paperweight done, now. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rolleyes.gif)

EDIT - Which reminds me . . . . .

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: ianjpage on October 24, 2006, 09:56:40 am

Quoting: Roadkill

Gotta get on and get the Paperweight done, now.

Whats left to do then??

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Shifty on October 24, 2006, 10:01:49 am

Quoting: Roadkill

What one ?

The one you used to have at your previous houses, the rectangular one. You know,

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 10:13:31 am

Quoting: Shifty

The one you used to have at your previous houses, the rectangular one. You know,

That's been gone since . . . . . err . . . I think since I moved into Furzton ?

Maybe shortly after ?

I remember taking aload of stuff to "Help the Aged" . . . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)

T'was an Arg-oose jobbie. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Quoting: ianjpage

Whats left to do then??

Core plugs.
Final positioning.
Bolt-up sump.
Fit front pulley/fan blades.
Strip and repaint main pulley and fan blades.
Fit Dizzy clamp and Oil sensor.
Obtain alternator and brackets, paint, fit.
Fit belts.
Touch-up paint where required . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Not too bad . . . mainly the Alternator slowing me down . . .

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on October 24, 2006, 10:20:32 am

Quoting: Roadkill

mainly the Alternator slowing me down . . .

I suppose you need a 2nd hand MOPAR one don't you.

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 10:26:04 am

Quoting: FUBAR

I suppose you need a 2nd hand MOPAR one don't you.

Yep.

Like Chris'. (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/devill.gif)

EDIT - Or I can buy a new Chrome one from ebay for about £90 . . . which is a little more then I'd like . . . (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/down.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Titsy on October 24, 2006, 11:18:51 am

Quoting: FUBAR

Coasters for all from now on then...

Quoting: Roadkill

Indeed.

I've seen just the thing...

(http://www.aa-collection.com/autoartshopping/images/items/40037a2.jpg)

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: ianjpage on October 24, 2006, 11:22:46 am

Quoting: Roadkill

Core plugs.
Final positioning.
Bolt-up sump.
Fit front pulley/fan blades.
Strip and repaint main pulley and fan blades.
Fit Dizzy clamp and Oil sensor.
Obtain alternator and brackets, paint, fit.
Fit belts.
Touch-up paint where required . . .

Not too much then really!!

Quoting: Titsy

I've seen just the thing...

Hmmm they look kewl

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on October 24, 2006, 11:25:52 am

Quoting: Titsy

I've seen just the thing...

N'ah.

I'm not a fan of that website, TBH.

The whole reason I've made these bits instead of brought similar is because they're REAL.  
Certainly not to save time or money !

I like the look of their stuff but personally would never buy it.

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: F Body on October 24, 2006, 11:34:53 am

Looks pretty sweet (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/actcool.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: philoldsmobile on October 24, 2006, 04:50:29 pm

Quoting: Roadkill

It's hardly a smiley fest, either.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/shame.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Incursus on October 24, 2006, 05:19:47 pm

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/confused.gif)


(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/smirk.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on April 10, 2007, 12:07:10 pm

MODIFICATIONS IN STORE . . . .

I'm having the central support re-made and POWDER-COATED this time.

The old one was painted and I was never happy with the finish.

Also I'm adding internal welds this time too which'll (hopefully) give it a much more professional look.

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)

Title: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: ianjpage on April 10, 2007, 01:36:17 pm

(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif) (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rock.gif)

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on April 08, 2015, 12:34:49 pm

Calling time on this coffee table !

It's had 9 years in service, endured 1 dog, 1 baby, 100's of pints of beer and 1000's of cups of tea and coffee . . . but all good things come to an end.
As the lounge evolved over the years the table started to look out of place.
Oddly enough, Sammy loves the table, so, most likely a replacement will be built (time permitting) but to better suit the shape of the lounge.

I'll put the whole thing up for sale soon, if anyone's interested ?

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Incursus on April 08, 2015, 12:44:38 pm

:chiny:  Not sure where we'd put it though..

I've still got plenty of spare wheels if you want to make more! :rofl:

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on April 08, 2015, 05:28:43 pm

I'm definitely interested if it'll fit, whats the diameter of the glass? and what sort of £ are you thinking of?

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: art b on April 08, 2015, 05:34:53 pm

Quote from: Roadkill on April 08, 2015, 12:34:49 pm

Calling time on this coffee table !

It's had 9 years in service, endured 1 dog, 1 baby, 100's of pints of beer and 1000's of cups of tea and coffee . . . but all good things come to an end.
As the lounge evolved over the years the table started to look out of place.
Oddly enough, Sammy loves the table, so, most likely a replacement will be built (time permitting) but to better suit the shape of the lounge.

I'll put the whole thing up for sale soon, if anyone's interested ?

its also had a lot of cheese,wine and drunks around it .... :up:

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on April 08, 2015, 05:39:55 pm

and survived at least 2 Pre-Garage / Conservatory LAN-Fest weekends

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on April 08, 2015, 09:24:46 pm

Quote from: FUBAR on April 08, 2015, 05:28:43 pm

I'm definitely interested if it'll fit, whats the diameter of the glass? and what sort of £ are you thinking of?

This is your Fault Dean... :)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ryanbudd/Testing_zpsi2whcrbe.jpg)
(it'll fit BTW)

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on April 09, 2015, 08:19:25 pm

Glass is 800mm diameter.

Tyre needs a good scrub, the central column may (or may not) need re-painting and the glass has a couple of scratches.

I think I put in just over £200, plus a load of favours at work.

The only thing of re-sale value (if scrapped) is the wheel and tyre which I could probably get around £70-75 for (£140-150 as I have a pair) . . obviously if one goes, I won't be able to sell the other one on its own.

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on April 10, 2015, 12:29:42 am

Ok cool, 800mm is the same as my dining table which I used as a test-piece :)

Does £100 sound reasonable? a cool piece of bespoke furniture with a few minor bits of wear & tear, a fair scrap value and a tyre which I think you'd have to pay a small fee to dispose of (correctly :secure:) otherwise.  what do you think? would that include delivery as well if persuaded with a beer? :tongue:

I wouldn't be interested in the other unused wheel I'm afraid

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on April 13, 2015, 10:06:41 am

Quote from: FUBAR on April 10, 2015, 12:29:42 am

Does £100 sound reasonable?

Yes, it does.

Quote from: FUBAR on April 10, 2015, 12:29:42 am

and a tyre which I think you'd have to pay a small fee to dispose of

No, tyres are fee to dispose of, now at the local recycling centres.

Quote from: FUBAR on April 10, 2015, 12:29:42 am

what do you think? would that include delivery as well if persuaded with a beer?

Yes, can deliver, assuming I can lift it into the car.

I'll have a chat with Sammy as we'd not actually intended to get rid of it just yet (!) 

Better get thinking of a replacement !!

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on April 13, 2015, 11:57:14 am

Cool, I can help with lifting if required, might be worth taking the Glass off to move it :chiny:

there's no immediate rush as I have to sell that desk before there's the proper space for it.

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on June 26, 2015, 11:34:06 pm

She's now at her new home !

I expected to be emotionally distraught saying goodbye to it as it was my first attempt at furniture making but I think I handled it O.K . . no tears.  In fact I'm looking forward to getting stuck into her replacement.

Hope she serves you well, Ryan !  :up:

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: FUBAR on June 27, 2015, 01:07:38 am

I'm very happy, table is settled and in place :cool: if you remember I asked you to make me one of these years ago but you never had time for a variety of entirely genuine reasons, now I have the original one instead. Happy Ryan :up:
Money Sent BTW. Cheers Dean.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ryanbudd/Coffee%20Table_zpsshnmjgma.jpg)

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Jo on June 28, 2015, 06:18:34 pm

Looks great :D

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on June 29, 2015, 01:13:08 pm

I am actually going to be building the "replacement" as a type of prototype for (potential) reproduction.

The one you have was a true one-off and I reckon to reproduce would need several changes to make it anywhere near cost effective . . . . the plan with the new one is to price up each part, cut some (unimportant) corners and create something that's cool but easily repeatable.

I reckon to make roughly what you've now got, sell it and make a reasonable profit you'd need to do 4 at a time and be asking £350-400 each for them . . . that does seem a lot.
On the other hand, the new one will be do-able on a 1-off-batch but be more like £650 (seems a lot but it'll be twice the size and far more intricate)

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Cunning Plan on June 29, 2015, 04:05:24 pm

Quote from: Roadkill on June 29, 2015, 01:13:08 pm

I reckon to make roughly what you've now got, sell it and make a reasonable profit you'd need to do 4 at a time and be asking £350-400 each for them . . . that does seem a lot.
On the other hand, the new one will be do-able on a 1-off-batch but be more like £650 (seems a lot but it'll be twice the size and far more intricate)

Great idea, but if you are selling them yourself, I think your selling price target needs to be £149 / £199 (I would prefer it without the tyre = cost saving), when you consider what an enthusiast would spend on furniture which reflects their hobby / what they spend on parts normally / target audience, sales area / reach etc.

However, if you removed yourself from the end-user sales and moved up the chain to wholesale, selling to a distributor, I think they could achieve the £399/499 mark. Someone spending that kind of money on furniture will want the after sales support and backup.

Another channel for you would be as 'added value' to another item. For example, I am sure a company like Snap-on would be very interested in a supply of those to give away as promotional items with their top range roller-cabs. ;)

For example, buy a £3k roller cab, get nothing, BUT, if you bought the £4k roller cab which is slightly bigger, you also get a hub-table / rim-table / rim-job - I haven't thought of a decent name yet, but you get the idea :lol:

All in my opinion of course! :cowboy:

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Roadkill on June 30, 2015, 02:03:05 pm

Yeah, I know what you're saying but I don't have time to pursue it aggressively . . . . The plan is to make what I want but do the cost exercise as I go.

The original was more build it, then look back in horror at what it actually cost !!!

 

Title: Re: Project Coffee Table - FINISHED !!!
Post by: Cunning Plan on June 30, 2015, 02:54:34 pm

Got it!

Either way, it's awesome!

I'll take 3!  :silly: