Curiosity Table

Mom has been envious of my curiosity table since I got it.  So the idea was to make one (since they cost $1,200 on-line (WTH?!)

We found a Queen Anne style end table with marble top at the Habitat for Humanity Restore.

That was step one.  Next step was putting together the items for the display case on top.  Boards from shelves, picture frames for the top, glass out of frames for the sides, hardware, stain and then a lot of figuring, measuring, and a LOT work with a Dremel, saw, sander, screwdriver, hammer, glue and some swearing (okay, a lot)

to work the display "windows" - we measured on the front and back pieces of wood.  We then cut the holes.  Next step was now working the dremel and widening the panels on the back so there is a lip to hold the glass panes in.

Next was staining the pieces and putting them together.  For the glass top we used picture frames, cutting out part of the cardboard backing and attaching those to the box with hinges and drilling holes for the glass pulls with a cross piece for the glass doors to rest on.

Ta da

I think we blew Mom away and it was worth breathing in all the sawdust