Lego table in homage to Frank Pellow!

[Mac]

Having recently read and enjoyed Frank's posts detailing his build of a lego table for his grandchildren, I thought I'd try a slightly modified version for my boy.   Nothing fancy, just plywood and pine, but the finished table is solid as a rock and will hopefully outlast his interest in Lego..!

Marking out, ready to route the space for the lego baseplates to sit slightly recessed.
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Routed, and ready to glue in place. Just needed a tiny bit of tidying in the corners with my beloved Two Cherries chisel!
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This will become the top of the table, but I want to cut it in two to allow access to the storage part beneath.
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Pine legs cut to length...did this with the pullsaw. Sanded with the ETS 150/3 and 120 then 180 grit.
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Legs with various notches routed out. Not sure what these sorts of joints are called but am sure they must have an impressive technical name!
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Dry fit...happy days. They fit.
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Gratuitous action shot showing masterful use of the Trion to cut out MDF panel for base of storage area. Taking photos and operating jigsaw at same time not recommended... :-\
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Glued and screwed, with MDF base panel added.
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Unnecessary 'from beneath' shot, just because I was so pleased it was all fitting together.
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With sides attached, and supporting pieces added to hold the top in place.
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Top piece now cut into the two sliding pieces.
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Selection of finished shots!
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Enjoyed making this; was quick and quite straightforward, and it's lovely to see the kids playing with it. I got a warm glow..!


Thanks guys,
Rick

 

[Frank Pellow]

That looks really good Rick.  [thumbs up]  The legs will be stronger than the ones on my table and the storage should work out well. 

But I am wondering ??? why you did not devote more of the surface to a Lego baseplate area.  I have now made about half a dozen different Lego tables and I find that children quickly utilize all the baseplate area and a larger area is their first enhancement request.

 

[Mac]

Thanks, Frank!

Regarding the size of the baseplate piece; I was trying to get the balance between still being able to access the lego underneath while the baseplate section was still on top, and having enough room to build.  I do take your point, and one of the things I liked about yours was the really large baseplate area, but the storage aspect of this meant I had to compromise on that. I could make another top which is all baseplate, but then they'd have to remove it to get to the lego...any thoughts on how I could get a better compromise?  This is my first attempt so any ideas would be well appreciated.

Who'd have thought we'd still be playing with lego at our age!
Rick