When I attended the Greg Daly workshop hosted by the Coastal Claymakers in Coffs Harbour at the TAFE, I was gobsmacked by the wonderful throwing area and the tables they had constructed. Such a wonderful work area!
The tables surrounding the wheels provided a really convenient workspace that fit right around the wheel.
So…remember that guy that is so handy to have around at my studio? Yep, that’s him! My wonderful husband, Ronnie!! Well, he came to the party again and created a wonderful work table for my wheel!
He used a jigsaw to cut plywood into a shape that wrapped around the wheel.
The base was made from 2x4s.
He sanded the edges and top with an electric belt sander.
The table fit perfectly around the wheel allowing for leg room
and providing lots of area for tools and pots.
The blue paint gave a sturdy, bright finish to the table.
I love it!
Wonderful! You won’t know yourself when you start to use it. Love that you have a supportive techy
Thanks! It is awesome and useful and sturdy and I LOVE IT!
a great idea when you have the room, the rest of us are stuck in cramped spaces, love the idea though. Love your website, forgot about it, rediscovered it. Sorry you couldn’t make it back to Dallas, had a great show, may come back next year. Keep up the great potting.
Hi! Thanks for reading!!! Sorry we missed Dallas! Next time??! Yep- I’m very lucky!
Luv
Marian
Oh How fantastic. And I love the colour. Yay for handy husbands.
Yep…couldn’t do all this without him! Thanks, it is fantastic!
Late to this party.. 🙂 Found this post via Pinterest though. What is the dimension of your table?
The dimensions can be whatever fits your space, your wheel and your legs – we measured, modified and then after built – re modified! Draw it out on your plywood and then cut away! It’s exactly as tall as my wheel and the wheel fits snugly in the whole to prevent tools etc fail long between. Good luck! It works great!!!! Luv!
Marian
Hi! So sorry to be so slow posting back to you! It’s about 12 inches on each side of my wheel and about 18 inches deep on the front side. You’d have to adapt it to your wheel shape/size and space available in your studio! Good luck! Would love to see your finished product!
Make cool stuff!
Marian
Hello. Just found your site on pinterest. Love the table your hubby made you. What paint did he use, that would stand up to the wetness
Thanks
It’s several coats of an acrylic house paint. Good luck and hope yours works great too!
Happy potting!
Marian
I want a Ronnie for my very own!
I haven’t read a blog in ages it this is great. Ronnie rocks!
Yep, he’s pretty nice. HAHA! my keeper, tool guy, and he services me on occassion….