I used $500 worth of materials to make a table I sold for $6000. I don’t do a lot of woodworking or making commissions but I thought this would be a useful case study to demonstrate how a little bit of design thinking can add value. In my discussions with the client I discovered that prices for store bought tables jump dramatically once the tables get to be over 9-feet in length. This DIY dining table for 10 requires a well rounded maker skill set but nothing beyond an intermediate level of ability of welding and woodworking.

All of the tools I used can be purchased for less than $1000.

I primed the steel table legs with Rust-oleum Rusty Metal Primer and painted them with Rust-oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss White.

Thank you to Rust-oleum for sponsoring this video:

Link to the table I made for Gary V:
https://youtu.be/icjXWhFbE8s

if you want to see real woodworking check out four eyes furniture:
https://youtu.be/l19Daon8woo

Links:
Rust-oleum Rusty Metal Primer https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ru....st-Oleum-Stops-Rust-

Rust-oleum Protective Enamel in Gloss White https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ru....st-Oleum-Stops-Rust-

Forney Welder: https://amzn.to/38hoH3T
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Ryobi Circular Saw https://www.homedepot.com/p/RY....OBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cord

Ryobi Drill + Driver https://www.homedepot.com/p/RY....OBI-18-Volt-ONE-Lith

Ryobi Angle Grinder https://www.homedepot.com/p/RY....OBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cord

Ryobi Palm Router https://www.homedepot.com/p/RY....OBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cord

Ryobi Orbital Sander https://www.homedepot.com/p/RY....OBI-18-Volt-ONE-Cord

Varathane Water Based Polyurethane https://www.homedepot.com/p/Va....rathane-8-oz-Clear-M

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