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Posted: **Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:17 pm**

I am in the process of planning a side table for my tear.

I want to use some left over 1/2" Baltic Birch for the table portion and need a trim to cover up the plys on the edge. The table will be curved at the end, not square, so it should be something that is flexible or can be formed.

The table will be wood finish to match the tear so painting is not an option... although I suppose I could paint just the edge. :thinking:

What have you guys done?

Posted: **Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:52 pm**

I used iron-on veneer strip when I built my printer table last year. Seems to be pretty durable, but my application is pretty light duty.

<Chas>

Posted: **Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:06 pm**

Build up the 1/2" with a 1/2" x 1" piece of Baltic Birch on all sides , sand smooth and finish it like the top. It will look just fine and hold up to camping.

Danny

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:31 am**

What about a nice Aluminum edge trim ... Kind of like Grandma's kitchen table ... old school ... but very durable ...

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:15 am**

Everyone has different tastes/likes but, I don't find the exposed 'plies' to look all that bad when finished with a nice clear satin poly. I used scrap 3/4" birch ply for both my side table & the swing/fold away in my galley -

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:05 am**

I go for the natural look, just sand smooth and seal. I like to use 3/8" Baltic Birch with a 1x1 edge support.

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2011 2:26 pm**

I used "T" molding

http://www.t-molding.com/store/product.php?productid=36&cat=0

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:33 pm**

Thanks for the ideas, guys.

I am thinking I may just paint the edge to match the green trim on the Tear. Either that or go with a square table instead of a rounded one and trim with 1X1 around the edge, like Schaneys.

Nobody, I like how your table is supported to the camper. You don't have to adjust for uneven ground.

Schaney, where did you get your telescoping leg?

I think we need a sticky thread with all the side table designs in it. :thinking:

Posted: **Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:38 pm**

depending on your radius you can rip wood down to 1/8 for tight radius and bend it,, 1/4 if you steam it,do some tests, rip down different thickness's and find out what size you need to use,ash is the best for bending you can get a 1/8 thickness to bend 3" radius

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:51 am**

We used Aluminum trim around ours.

Greg (and Laurie)

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2011 9:56 am**

BillZ wrote:Thanks for the ideas, guys.

I am thinking I may just paint the edge to match the green trim on the Tear. Either that or go with a square table instead of a rounded one and trim with 1X1 around the edge, like Schaneys.

Nobody, I like how your table is supported to the camper. You don't have to adjust for uneven ground.

Schaney, where did you get your telescoping leg?

I think we need a sticky thread with all the side table designs in it.

One used aluminum crutch

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2011 11:00 am**

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2011 4:36 pm**

I used an adjustable aluminum walking stick for my table leg. Easily adjustable. :thumbsup:

Posted: **Tue Apr 26, 2011 6:33 pm**

Bill, I make my own and offer a kit, they are made with marine aluminum tubing and HW. Check them out at Side Table Supplies

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Side table edge trim?

Side table edge trim?

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