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Next, I built a new base with a much more modern aesthetic out of 2x4s. Instead of filling the holes to make it flush, I used wood plugs and let them stick out. After adding a coat of black spray paint, the plugs add some nice texture to the base. You could buy a new coffee table for $100, or you could pick one up like this, add $10 worth of wood to the base and have a project piece you can brag about. You can’t argue with that wood grain!
abitat Kansas City ReStore recently had these decades-old coffee tables for sale. I snagged one because be-
neath all that honey stain, rounded edges and grime, I knew it still had some life left in it. First, I sanded down the top, removing the old stain. You could use a stripping agent, but the finish was so thin and worn down, a quick sanding did the trick. Then, I cut off about 2in. all the way around the top and ran a router around the edge.
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