HOW TO Make an ELECTRIC Sofa Table (WnW
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- A Skinny Table with Electric Charging Ability
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We found that the electric outlets in our living room were not really serving our needs. They're fine for things that don't move, but not so useful for when you want to plug and unplug something.
In particular, these days we often sit on the sofa with a laptop or some other device, and when they need to be plugged in, it is awkward to access power.
I came up with the idea of building a skinny sofa table and tuck it behind the sofa. It would not be that big, but would provide a small shelf that could be useful.
However, the main idea is that it would give me a place to add some electric outlets, on the two ends of the sofa table. So we would now have some power that is handy to the sofa, while still being discretely out of view.
So in essence, I'm building a sofa table with a customized extension cord built in. You could just build a sofa table and then attach a power bar to it.
My table design is just 6" wide, and 66" long. It has an ash top, and the bottom structure is baltic birch plywood, painted black.
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Skinnny Ash Table with Electric Charging Ability
We found that the electric outlets in our living room were not really serving our needs. They're fine for things that don't move, but not so useful for when you want to plug and unplug something.
In particular, these days we often sit on the sofa with a laptop or some other device, and when they need to be plugged in, it is awkward to access power.
I came up with the idea of building a skinny sofa table and tuck it behind the sofa. It would not be that big, but would provide a small shelf that could be useful.
However, the main idea is that it would give me a place to add some electric outlets, on the two ends of the sofa table. So we would now have some power that is handy to the sofa, while still being discretely out of view.
So in essence, I'm building a sofa table with a customized extension cord built in. You could just build a sofa table and then attach a power bar to it.
My table design is just 6" wide, and 66" long. It has an ash top, and the bottom structure is baltic birch plywood, painted black.
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LINKS TO SOME OF THE ITEMS USED:
(AND/OR other tools and jigs that I use and recommend.
Most of these are affiliate links. If you buy through these
links it helps support my channel. Thank-you so much!)
JIGS/ACCESSORIES
amzn.to/1V4ZHkv - Painter’s Pyramids
amzn.to/2bfFjLh - Kreg Pocket Hole kit (I have an earlier version of this)
amzn.to/1pFGjPk - Sensgard ZEM hearing protection
amzn.to/1WSNq1j - Stanley Leverlock tape measure
amzn.to/2lYXz3W - Other auto-locking tape measures
amzn.to/1YP3rXy - Irwin Quick-grip XP600 clamps
amzn.to/2beVz3t - Minwax oil-modified Polyurethane
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Thank-you!
Great idea! 👍
Thank-you, Steve!
"if you feel I have earned it" - a first class way of asking
Credit for that goes to Destin from "Smarter every Day". Learned it from him. But thank-you for the kind words!
That is an awesome idea, not only supplies power but you can also rest your phone on top of the thin table. Great job!
Was that a piece of cherry you were using as a backer drilling those clips? You monster.
Well I was fresh out of spalted maple.
(seriously, working on a cherry kitchen means I am getting SO MUCH scrap cherry...)
That was 1/10th of a reindeer you were murdering right there.
As an electrician Art, I'm not going to chirp on you. Nice remedy to a familiar problem.
Well done Art.
Bill from Sparky Channel was lurking ...... just waiting for electrical wiring. (Not really, I just had to throw an electrical piece into my comment).
I have a similar dilemma regarding "couch electrical". I have a sectional - kinda in the middle of the room. No wall space near it. Can't use your idea -- darn!!!!!!
That was an excellent idea creating a little table that not only gives you electrical and usb outlets but also prohibits things from falling behind the couch because you can store them on the shelf. I very much like your videos and have watched for several years, but this is the first time that I have commented. For some reason this project just compelled me to offer my compliments to your work! Thank you for sharing with us!
Nice video Art! Thank you for sharing the project with us.👍😎JP
Watch out! There is a UFO outside your window! ;-)
Phasers on Stun.
Art. At 0:30 I finally realized you are not Canadian. You live in Vegas! Lol 😂
Ha! I noticed those lights AFTER I had finished the video. My son's "chaser LED" christmas lights... still hanging in the window.
Thanks for the laugh!
I thought the police were out front!
The Lepage glue bottles are what made me realize that you are Canadian !
I'm definitely making one. 👍
Great build and an even greater idea! Now I have to resist the urge to add outlets to all my furniture! 😁
No. You do you, live your truth.
Good move avoiding the wiring how to. That’s liability you don’t need.
Very ingenious Art. Probably could use one of the "no plug" phone chargers too.
That looks a lot nicer than the power strip on the back of my couch.
You were smart not to show too much of your wiring. We tend to be a critical bunch. In that vein, why did you select white for the outlets? Was it based on availability or visual contrast?
white, ivory, or mud brown are the common choices in the store around here. White is the most common, and I like the visual contrast. But remember it's mostly hidden from view.
@@Wordsnwood my home centers have black outlets too. For part of my shop, I chose gray outlets, which is the least common color and almost guarantees that I won't find the outlet I want.
I like that you installed the electrical boxes on vertical surfaces. I saw another behind-the-couch table where the electrical boxes were installed on top...just waiting for a drink to get spilled.
exactly why I made that decision
very nice I like that idea might make one for myself thank you for the video.
Late to the party Art, but.............. great idea!👌 JimE
They have plug in outlets that look like regular electric outlets
Good idea but why are the police outside?
Apparently I'm a hardened criminal who uses pocket holes.
To make sure no electrical wiring is recorded. :)
It is a very interesting idea!!! Outlets in rooms are conceived for old electric needs (only one tv in a room for example) of 1960's or older, but now (2019) electric needs are very different, (ipad, iphone, laptop, tv, and so on...) your idea is wonderful and maybe a starting idea for upcoming business startups!
Trademark: A.Mulder, 2019.... I'll just wait for the big bux to start rolling in! ;-)
Yup. That is why I put outlets everywhere when I renovated my house. My wife thought I was crazy, but now she is a big fan of having all sorts of outlet options.
I like it!
Whew, I was a afraid I'd have to throw it out. ;-)
(It's been there for three days when suddenly oblivious teenage son #3 is like "where did that come from?")
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A great solution to a common problem. Way to go, Art !!
Nice idea and execution. I would add some felt self adhesive protective strips to prevent scratching the painted wall.
...and one small bracket, strap or wire-formed wall anchor. That way you can move the couch for cleaning without having it fall down.
Art I like it. Subtle, simple and well done.
Simple if you have the equipment
Very nice, very useful.
I was thinking about putting the outlets along the top piece as well.....since they would still be hidden for the most part. Nice place to lay your remote(s) as well.
Thumbs up.
A great idea Art. Thanks for sharing.
What an excellent idea, I will be building a smaller version for a chair in my living room. Thanks for posting the build and inspiring people. Take Care.
Very nice practical project. Simple and professional looking. Thank you.
lol, the only reason i watched the video was to see how you wired it...and you got to that point and skipped it.
I'm so sorry, what can I say? Hot to black, neutral to white, green to ground.
Really good idea. Having a skinny table behind the sofa solves another problem for me too. Also, thanks for reminding me to switch over the laundry
Enjoyed the video as usual. Glad I'm not the only one who has issues pointing the correct way at the end.
Great little build!
What a good idea. A project anybody could build and use in their home.Thanks.
I really like this idea...probably gonna come up with a version of it for my parents...
but my 12 year old self popped out when I read your description of this "skinny 'ash' table"...I tried hard to keep him at bay, but sometimes he is just too strong for my adult self.
Slender? Svelte? Trim?
@@Wordsnwood it was the word "ash" that got my inner 12-year-old...I know that is the type of wood you used (beautiful BTW), but if you say "skinny ASH table" really fast (& maybe with s bit if a southern accent), the "h" in "ash" kinda disappears & sounds like "ss"...like i said, i TRY to keep my inber child at bay, but sometimes he just wins...I assure you I mean NO (that is ZERO) disrespect...I am truly impressed with your work!!!!
no worries, no offence taken.
jonny books on
Very nice 👍🏼
Great idea Art, well done.
Great idea
Great idea/project. Thanks for sharing Art.
Brilliant!
Nice
Clever solution to an annoying problem.
Had a plan to do exactly same thing but with outlets along the table top. Better access for my situation.
Great job and thanks for motivation to get on with my project.
considered that, but was concerned about stuff getting into the outlets. Also just wanted a more discrete look to our table.