How to build a sofa table from a cable drum

Build a Sofa Table From a Cable Drum

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Find a cable drum with the desired height an width. I wanted min low and wide

Find a cable drum with the desired height an width. I wanted min low and wide

Place the wheels

Place the wheels

Make sure the wheels don't stick out, or it will annoy you later on...

Make sure the wheels don't stick out, or it will annoy you later on...

Drill a hole before screwing the screws in. This will prevent the wood from splitting

Drill a hole before screwing the screws in. This will prevent the wood from splitting

2 screws for each wheel should do. If - like in my case - the screws are to small, add a washer

2 screws for each wheel should do. If - like in my case - the screws are to small, add a washer

Remove small nails and stuff

Remove small nails and stuff

Be patient, there might be a lot...

Be patient, there might be a lot...

Don't remove the large nails, they hold the drum together. If they stick out, use a hammer and a piece of metal to lower them

Don't remove the large nails, they hold the drum together. If they stick out, use a hammer and a piece of metal to lower them

Sand it down, not to much or it will ruin the rustic look. Optional: oil

Sand it down, not to much or it will ruin the rustic look. Optional: oil

And you're done \ud83d\udc12

And you're done 🐒

  • 1.0 Cable drum
  • 4.0 Wheels
  • 8.0 Screws
  • Sand paper