Stump Side Table

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Want a side table for your patio that doesn't cost a fortune? Here's a natural one for you and it's cheap! Just walk out into the woods {buy some bug spray first!}

Or you can buy one.....

West Elm ~ $199

Materials:
A stump ~ choose your own size.
Polyurethane
Sandpaper ~ 100 and 220 grit is what I had on hand
Optional:
3 Hex Bolts ~ I used these as the feet ~ 5/8" x 4"
Paint

Start by finding your stump. My fur-babies and I drove out to my mom's place in the country and found the right size stump.

I didn't want one too large to carry. This one was also fairly
level (I evened the top out with by adding the feet). 

Grab some chisels and hammer and get to work chipping off the bark

If your stump is rather old most of your bark with peel off easily.

Once I had the majority of the bark chipped off I grabbed my 100 grit sandpaper and started sanding. When most of the major bumps were smoothed out I switched to the 220.

Ready for the next step

This is an optional step, I wanted the table to be a little taller. And as I mentioned I wanted to level the table out a little.

I found the center of the stump and measured out
for the 3 feet so they were all equal distance.

Drill your holes

And the killer.... Screw the hex bolts in. 

It took a lot of arm strength for me and I don't consider myself dainty.

Grab your level, this is where you can adjust
your feet so the table top is level.

Here's the fun part, get creative. If you don't want natural wood, paint it! I decided to add a personal touch. {Sorry Mom, I stole your idea}

I sketched my idea on and then got out my wood
burning tools

Then SEVERAL coats of polyurethane. You're ready to go!

I love this side of the stump with the knot and
different colors and textures

Planted a few new flowers to go with my new table

I'm thinking I'll be spending more time on the deck now.

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