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Here is a coffee table that I built. 47" x 23" x 27". Everything was TIG welded and coloration was kept from the welds to show some character. I bought 1 1/2" square tubing and built the frame. Found some big sheets of 1/8" thick 47" x 45" cold rolled steel in the scrap yard. Paid about $22 for them (I was very fortunate, like finding gold). Spent a couple hours buffing all the metal. Cut 4"x4" squares from cold rolled sheets and beveled them to look like tiles. I cut the top piece and fully welded to the frame. I almost sanded the welds smooth but decided to keep them because it looks more unique IMO. Next, I heated the tiles to my liking and laid them on the table surface. How I made them stay without disturbing the color is a secret. Shot some automotive clear coat paint over the entire table. It changed the color of the tiles a little but they still look good. Ordered custom cut piece of glass which ended up being the most expensive piece. 4 hole were drilled in the glass to sit on 4 tabs that I welded to the corners of the table. All in all it was a lot of work but was also a great learning experience. Plus, it looks pretty good in the family room  Attached Images
Reply:Originally Posted by tig_21 How I made them stay without disturbing the color is a secret. :
Reply:Originally Posted by zoraLemme guess. You welded them from underneath.  Looks like a lot of cutting and grinding to me though.   Turned out very nice.  I'd put it in my living room.
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Reply:Looks great!!
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Reply:that looks cool as hellwoudnlt mind doing this project
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Reply:great looking table for sure! Althought I think the gap between the tiles would make for an uneven/unstable surface when trying to set things down(?)Hobart Handler 125 #500495Miller Diversion 165 #907005 (tig learning box)
Reply:Originally Posted by SRO1911Good looking table, I would hate to stubb a toe though.