How to make a repurposed table using crib legs and a former table top.
Repurposed Crib Legs Table
I love this repurposed crib legs table!
All the details below:
Dismantle Jenny Lind Crib Legs
I recently spent some time parting out cribs for hardware, spindles and legs.
Cut Crib Legs to Size
Concequently, the original legs were too long. So I shortened them using my compound miter saw. Please use extreme caution when cutting repurposed or reclaimed wood. Examine for screws, nails, etc.
Construct Simple 2x4 Box
A simple 2x4 box was constructed to use as the table skirt using bar clamps.
Adding wood screws and Gorilla Wood Glue on each corner makes the simple box very sturdy.
How to Add Legs
I cut a scrap board to attach the legs. The legs were traced on the board, then pilot holes added. Finally, screws were started and secured into the top of the crib legs.
Once the legs were attached to the board, I then glued and screwed the board to the bottom of the table top.
Add Leg Braces
I used the “L” brackets from the crib to attach the table top to the box.
So, I tried making some leg braces… they didn’t work so well. It was time to call it a day and start fresh the next day.
Construct Lower Shelf
I guess I got so busy with the new version of the leg braces that I didn’t stop to take pictures. The back brace runs along the outside of the legs.
The side braces run along the inside of the legs.
I used scraps left over from my media center.
The shelves are just random scraps.
I used my nail gun to fasten the shelves to the leg braces.
The repurposed crib legs table was painted with the same aqua/turquoise I used on this window cabinet.
Easy Table Build using Crib Legs
The table was a little bright, so I used some brown “oops” to glaze it. Do you like it toned down? Or would you have left it in it's original turquoise color?
Do you see how the side braces were added to hold the lower shelf?
Great news, because I used the crib legs on this table, they still have that little hole in the bottom, so this could be used as a kitchen island with wheels or casters on it.
Monday was a gorgeous day, sunny but cool. I worked on a couple of projects. I still have one more project from the table this top came from. Check out the Console Table
gail
Check out my other repurposed crib projects
Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
JoAnn Richardson
You do such awesome work. Guess I'm not smart enough to think on my own. Sure can copy though. Just one question. When do you determine to use pilot hole versus the glue and screws? Thanks
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
JoAnn
I believe this project was before I found out about the fabulous Kreg jig pocket hole system. I always use it now, it joins wood pieces together so tight. It's a little strange, and hard to get the hang of at first. A new user should do a dry fit, and mark the boards that need to be drilled to keep from getting mixed up. (in fact I still do that)
thanks for stopping by and taking the time to ask a great question!
gail
katie
LOVE this table, Gail!
Theresa
I love this little table!! I also like your idea about adding wheels to use in the kitchen!! I have been looking at sofa tables to convert, but i do have a crib sitting in my garage! Yay!! Thanks for sharing - Love it!!
cribs for twins
I love everything about it. perfect!
Shannon
LOVE LOVE THIS & YOUR BLOG!!!! What color paints did you use?
shannonbiancamano@gmail.com
Katherine @ Grass Stains
How absolutely wonderful! We have three kids and I've been wondering what to do with our crib when our baby is out of it ... I can't imagine getting rid of it, but this is a GREAT alternative! Yea!
Gina
Super cute! Makes me wish I hadn't tossed the ugly old crib we used to have!
gail
I can't think of anything else to say except...I want that!!
Tammy@ A Doctor in the House
That is gorgeous! I would have never dreamed the origination of it. Great job!
Tammy at Tattered and Timeless
Looks awesome. You are quite adept at working with wood and tools. Gotta go see the other project.
One Cheap B*tch
Well done! Love it and I heart the paint color you chose!
Jeanine
mbkatc230
Wow! I am so impressed with this. Love the color you chose, this really would be a great kitchen work table. Very creative, and it turned out beautifully. Kathy
Julie Harward
WOO HOO...this is really awesome! Are you sure you don't have a TV show...what a good idea and it turned out so perfect, love the color of it! š
Merrie
You are amazing! That table is so cute, and you did all that yourself? I need my husbands help to use a drill or put in screws. Geez. Im so impressed.
Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue
This is such a beautiful table, and I love that you made it! You are good! I have to check out the rest of your fabulous blog!
Always Nesting
Woo Hoo! you are in!! I'm so glad you linked and joined in the fun.
Meet Virginia
WOW! Gail this turned out so great!! You are so creative and clever, I just adore the color too!!
~Morgan
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junkermidge
Clever, clever girl! I love it!
Midge
Ally
I gotta say, when I saw "cutest table ever" at SPTF, I thought "ever? Really?" But you were right. It is the cutest table ever. :0)
Mrs. Ohtobe
Love. It! Great Job!
Proper Prim
That table is amazing... gorgeous colour and I love the legs. Another great job.
Hugs, Deb
Katie
Beautiful!!
Kelsey
Omigosh!!!! So cute! Were moving into a new house in a couple weeks and will be needing an island. Guess what I'm gonna be looking for on CL now....CRIBS! I totally wanna try this...so cute and the fact you could keep the wheels is even better! Great job Gail!
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove
Just fantastic! I just love how you used different pieces to create this awesome table! The color is perfect!
Thank you again for your prayers! I can't even begin to tell you how grateful I am!
Heidi@TheCraftMonkey
oh my gosh, that table is FABULOUS!!!! I LOVE it!
Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals
Love how this table turned out - what a visionary you are. Also love the paint.
Kelli
Oh my cuteness!! I love it! One day I'll have a big enough house to make amazing furniture projects. Well, the space, anyway. š
Amber @ Two Nuts in a Shell
Love it! Would look great indoors or outside with some flowers and a couple glasses of lemonade on it!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
what a great table you made! love the color you chose, too- looks like a match made in junque heaven!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
what a great table you made! love the color you chose, too- looks like a match made in junque heaven!
Casual (dash) Cottage
oH...just a little something you whipped up,huh?
Just doing a couple of projects...
You are one BUSY LITTLE BEE!
This table is great. I absolutely love the color, the curvy legs, THE REPURPOSING!
you're some kind of great, girl.
Nicole@CraftySisters-nc
Do I tell you often enough how brilliant you are? If not, I'm telling you again, You are brilliant!:)
Suzanne
I love everything about it. The color is fabulous -- the style perfect. I wish my mind worked like yours.
Always Nesting
Amazing table! I love it.
I hope you will link this project to my Woo Hoo! Wednesday kickoff. I'll be up and running this afternoon (cross your fingers I've got the linky working)so come on over š
Dawn
Argh, I'm in love with that table too!! It looks like a table that has been around for a hundred years, I would NEVER guess it's pieced together.... very impressive.
handbags*n*pigtails
Oh my flippin goodness: LOVE it! You never cease to amaze me. Now anyone will "get it" š
Sarah
Treasia Stepp
What a gorgeous table it turned out to be. Fabulous idea as well and love those legs.
Cinnamon Berry Lane Primitives
How great is that!i like the color and the idea that you could put wheels even better!
Rose
That's the cutest table ever! Good job figuring out how to brace it. I find that once the bottom shelving is in place and attached that acts as a brace for legs.
Love this table!
Rose