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How to Make a Tree Trunk Table

There’s something about nature that calms and soothes the mind. Unfortunately, not everyone has ready access to the beauty that nature provides. Living in a condo in Manhattan or other other urban locations doesn’t provide the wooded views that living in more rural areas can. There is still a very easy way for nature lovers to pull a piece of nature into their homes. Making a tree trunk table is not only easy, it is fashionable. The aesthetic appeal of such a table allows for beautiful, natural texture as well as a unique piece of furniture that will last practically forever.

Things You'll Need

  • 30-inch tree stump
  • Water-based polyurethane
  • Plastic spray bottle
  • Bristle brush
  • 4 locking casters
  • Chainsaw
  • 80-grit sandpaper
  • Hand-held electric sander
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Instructions

    • 1

      Find a stump roughly 30 inches in height, preferably with the bark still on it. Make sure the ends are as flat as possible. If needed, cut the ends with a chainsaw to level them out.

    • 2

      Sand the ends with an electric sander. The objective is not to make them perfectly smooth but to even out major indents and scratches.

    • 3

      Make sure the stump is dry. Using a bristle brush, spread a light coat of water-based polyurethane on the top of the stump, which will become the table top. Let this coat dry and then repeat at least two more times. Do the same thing on the other surface of the stump once the top has dried.

    • 4

      Using a spray bottle, spray water-based-polyurethane evenly all over both sides of the stump. Repeat this process at least two more times, allowing each coat to dry before adding another.

    • 5

      On the underside of the stump, mark four evenly spaced locations around the circumference so that the casters can be attached. Place them about 3 or 4 inches from the edge of the table. Use 2-inch deck screws to attach the casters to the stump. The casters should have locking wheels so that the table can be easily moved but can be secured to a location once it’s positioned correctly.

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