This series of articles follows construction of a mosaic table from the point I receive ironwork from the blacksmith right through to completion of the work.
Follow the links & enjoy!
Cutting compressed fibre cement (CFC)Obviously a plywood top can be cut out quite easily with a jigsaw, but what about an outdoor table – how do you cut compressed fibre cement? This section includes 2 tutorials on how to cut circles & rectangles using a grinder fitted with a diamond blade. Click here | |
Constructing an outdoor tableEvery table is going to have a different method of attachment, so the goal of this tutorial is to demonstrate (rather than instruct) how I put a table together. Hopefully you’ll discover some useful tips or techniques for when you next need to make a table for outside. Click here | |
Laying the mosaic flatThe indirect method is usually used for making a flat tabletop. In this tutorial I’ll show you how I make flat tabletops using a direct method – a technique I prefer over the indirect methods. Click here |