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    Home Ā» Repurposed Furniture Ā» Repurposed crib legs + table top

    Repurposed crib legs + table top

    Modified: Jun 28, 2021 by Gail Wilson
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    How to make a table using repurposed crib legs and hardware. Parting out old cribs is a great way to harvest materials for your next project. Never throw away the spindles or "L" brackets. This is an easy build using basic tools. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #furniture #crib #table #legs via @repurposedlife
    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

    repurposed 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.

    *this post contains affiliate links, read more here*

    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.
    how to attach 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

    add supports or braces to crib legs
     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

    repurposed crib legs table
     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.
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    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

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    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.

    About Gail Wilson

    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.

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    1. JoAnn Richardson

      February 15, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      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

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        February 15, 2016 at 4:35 pm

        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

    2. katie

      September 12, 2014 at 9:01 am

      LOVE this table, Gail!

      Reply
    3. Theresa

      February 23, 2014 at 5:52 pm

      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!!

      Reply
    4. cribs for twins

      May 05, 2012 at 11:43 pm

      I love everything about it. perfect!

      Reply
    5. Shannon

      January 14, 2012 at 3:00 am

      LOVE LOVE THIS & YOUR BLOG!!!! What color paints did you use?

      shannonbiancamano@gmail.com

      Reply
    6. Katherine @ Grass Stains

      April 24, 2010 at 6:41 pm

      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!

      Reply
    7. Gina

      April 22, 2010 at 4:23 pm

      Super cute! Makes me wish I hadn't tossed the ugly old crib we used to have!

      Reply
    8. gail

      April 22, 2010 at 2:17 am

      I can't think of anything else to say except...I want that!!

      Reply
    9. Tammy@ A Doctor in the House

      April 21, 2010 at 9:27 pm

      That is gorgeous! I would have never dreamed the origination of it. Great job!

      Reply
    10. Tammy at Tattered and Timeless

      April 21, 2010 at 4:25 pm

      Looks awesome. You are quite adept at working with wood and tools. Gotta go see the other project.

      Reply
    11. One Cheap B*tch

      April 21, 2010 at 2:50 pm

      Well done! Love it and I heart the paint color you chose!

      Jeanine

      Reply
    12. mbkatc230

      April 21, 2010 at 10:33 am

      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

      Reply
    13. Julie Harward

      April 21, 2010 at 4:59 am

      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! šŸ˜€

      Reply
    14. Merrie

      April 21, 2010 at 4:46 am

      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.

      Reply
    15. Londen @ Sixty-Fifth Avenue

      April 21, 2010 at 3:42 am

      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!

      Reply
    16. Always Nesting

      April 21, 2010 at 3:18 am

      Woo Hoo! you are in!! I'm so glad you linked and joined in the fun.

      Reply
    17. Meet Virginia

      April 21, 2010 at 2:08 am

      WOW! Gail this turned out so great!! You are so creative and clever, I just adore the color too!!

      ~Morgan

      Meet Virginia!
      Meet Virginia!
      Meet Virginia!

      Reply
    18. junkermidge

      April 20, 2010 at 11:14 pm

      Clever, clever girl! I love it!
      Midge

      Reply
    19. Ally

      April 20, 2010 at 10:17 pm

      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)

      Reply
    20. Mrs. Ohtobe

      April 20, 2010 at 6:50 pm

      Love. It! Great Job!

      Reply
    21. Proper Prim

      April 20, 2010 at 6:26 pm

      That table is amazing... gorgeous colour and I love the legs. Another great job.

      Hugs, Deb

      Reply
    22. Katie

      April 20, 2010 at 5:40 pm

      Beautiful!!

      Reply
    23. Kelsey

      April 20, 2010 at 5:13 pm

      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!

      Reply
    24. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove

      April 20, 2010 at 4:28 pm

      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!

      Reply
    25. Heidi@TheCraftMonkey

      April 20, 2010 at 4:01 pm

      oh my gosh, that table is FABULOUS!!!! I LOVE it!

      Reply
    26. Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petals

      April 20, 2010 at 3:47 pm

      Love how this table turned out - what a visionary you are. Also love the paint.

      Reply
    27. Kelli

      April 20, 2010 at 3:35 pm

      Oh my cuteness!! I love it! One day I'll have a big enough house to make amazing furniture projects. Well, the space, anyway. šŸ˜‰

      Reply
    28. Amber @ Two Nuts in a Shell

      April 20, 2010 at 3:34 pm

      Love it! Would look great indoors or outside with some flowers and a couple glasses of lemonade on it!

      Reply
    29. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      April 20, 2010 at 1:55 pm

      what a great table you made! love the color you chose, too- looks like a match made in junque heaven!

      Reply
    30. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      April 20, 2010 at 1:55 pm

      what a great table you made! love the color you chose, too- looks like a match made in junque heaven!

      Reply
    31. Casual (dash) Cottage

      April 20, 2010 at 1:35 pm

      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.

      Reply
    32. Nicole@CraftySisters-nc

      April 20, 2010 at 1:25 pm

      Do I tell you often enough how brilliant you are? If not, I'm telling you again, You are brilliant!:)

      Reply
    33. Suzanne

      April 20, 2010 at 1:18 pm

      I love everything about it. The color is fabulous -- the style perfect. I wish my mind worked like yours.

      Reply
    34. Always Nesting

      April 20, 2010 at 12:44 pm

      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 šŸ™‚

      Reply
    35. Dawn

      April 20, 2010 at 12:18 pm

      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.

      Reply
    36. handbags*n*pigtails

      April 20, 2010 at 11:40 am

      Oh my flippin goodness: LOVE it! You never cease to amaze me. Now anyone will "get it" šŸ™‚
      Sarah

      Reply
    37. Treasia Stepp

      April 20, 2010 at 11:36 am

      What a gorgeous table it turned out to be. Fabulous idea as well and love those legs.

      Reply
    38. Cinnamon Berry Lane Primitives

      April 20, 2010 at 11:09 am

      How great is that!i like the color and the idea that you could put wheels even better!

      Reply
    39. Rose

      April 20, 2010 at 9:49 am

      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

      Reply

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