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Casting the table tops in a mold made from 5-gallon buckets glued to MDF. The legs need to be evenly spaced, so I built this foam-core jig to hold them while the concrete set.
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The MDF is held to the bucket strong enough to create a seal, but easy enough to peel away to finish curing.
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Newly cast tables, with unfinished poplar legs.
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Weather-sealed legs prevent premature rot in the humid months.
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A perfect spot to place a drink in the backyard!