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Corner Diner Booth

A thrift store table and found diner booth seats are transformed into a corner booth.

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Materials:

2 diner booth seats
butcher block table
table base from found end table
misc. materials
tape measure
pencil
various squares
table saw
chop saw
drill
screws
glue
stains
polyurethane
sandpaper
paint
paint supplies
soap and water
circular saw
straight edge
clamps
jig saw
belt sander
router with roundover bit
chisels

Note: Make a scale drawing of the room and all existing pieces to ensure proper fit and shape.

Table Base

Determine the height needed for the table to function with booths. Customize the height of the found table base accordingly with shims. In this project, three layers of 1" x 4" stock stacked on top of the base with glue and screws were used.

1. Lightly sand the base to accept new stain and polyurethane.

2. Apply the stain, and then allow to dry.

3. Apply two coats of high gloss polyurethane, and let dry.

4. Attach to the bottom of the finished table.

Figure J

Booths

1. Clean the bases.

2. Remove the old fabric from the cushions.

3. Re-spring the cushions as needed.

4. Build and cushion the sections if any sections need replacing. Use the original piece as a template for new pieces.

5. Add new upholstery fabric with staples (figure J).

6. Attach the finished cushions to the base with screws through existing mounting holes.

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