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Design - Wood Tables with Steel Pipe Bases?
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02-05-2016, 05:21 PM
Seem to be quite popular lately, particularly live edge slabs.
I have mixed thoughts on the look, I like steel bases, and I like the industrial style, but the pipes just don't quite ring my bell. Opinions? Thoughts? (random internet photo) 
02-05-2016, 06:01 PM
I'd have to call that the industrial look, certainly not everyone's decor. Ima gonna say no to our house. I think it would be best in a large open setting, high ceilings, well industrial.....
generic metal bases Changed the search to welded base, live edge top
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 GW
02-05-2016, 07:06 PM
Checkout some of these legs also consider something like the cast-iron bench pedestal from HALLOWELL for mounting bench tops. Includes 3 anchoring holes at top and bottom. Powder-coated finish. Hardware included. Order 2 pedestals per top. Little less industrial looking. LV has these free standing legs and Cast-Iron Pedestal Legs . Rather less industrial looking.
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02-05-2016, 07:17 PM
Have facility in aluminum, stiffer than hell too.
Might use rectangular stuff, thread here and there and screw the thing together. Given the right config. & section it will not bend much either.
Pat Warner
02-05-2016, 07:56 PM
I luv this post. Perfect timing!!
I have a friend that wants a bar table. Got a live edge Cherry slab (16/4) that I always wanted to use for something. And would like to use it for this project. Been checking out some of those sites. I like the contrast from natural v. construction modern stuff. Would like to see some examples.
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02-05-2016, 08:40 PM
I like the style as long as the pipes are darker like in the pic. It would have to fit in with the rest of the décor, though.
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Allan Hill
02-05-2016, 10:08 PM
This is my dining table, a 3" thick live oak slab I found already flattened. I finished the wood and designed the metal base, had it fabricated from 3/4 inch steel plate.
It gets a lot of compliments. Solid as a rock, allows chairs easy access. 
02-05-2016, 10:11 PM
But I'm torn on the pipes. I think the small diameter piping looks fine for hundred dollar furniture, just not for thousand dollar pieces.
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