An engine coffee table – the very thing every petrolhead needs for their home.
They make great talking points, and are surely one of the most useful ways to recycle an old engine. This book gives you the best advice for building your own table, with photos, clear instructions, and concise descriptions of the work required.
Gergely Bajzáth has made a good number of engine coffee tables, and constantly enjoys positive feedback and comments about his work. Now, in ‘How to Build your own Engine Coffee Table’, he has decided to share his methods and tips with you, so that you can make one of your very own!
Whether in your living room, workshop, den, man cave, or girl shed, an engine coffee table is a great talking point, and is almost guaranteed to become the main topic of conversation when friends visit.
This book shows you everything you need to know to create your very own furniture centrepiece. From the best choice of engine base, to instructions on design and fabrication for appearance and safety. Hand painted finishes are covered, and a dedicated section shows how to safely plan, prepare, and fit a glass top for a serviceable, and safe, end result.
You’ll know that you want one of these tables as soon as you see the examples in the book!
Very possibly the first book on engine tables ever published
Helps you choose the best engine, paint and glasswork
Shows options for different finishes
Explains the best practices to make your work better, lighter, and safe
No professional skills required
Covers practice and methods to make working easier and more professional
Work can be carried out with DIY tools – no special tools required
A great future for end-of-life car parts
Create a true talking point for any meeting or home
An engine coffee table is cool. An engine coffee table made by yourself is fantastic!
