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HOW TO Make an ELECTRIC Sofa Table (WnW  

Wordsnwood (Art Mulder)
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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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@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Build Article: www.wordsnwood.com/2019/sofatable 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. ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- 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 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- HOW YOU CAN HELP: Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/wordsnwood Buy a Plan: wordsnwood.com/plans/ MORE MORE MORE: www.wordsnwood.com instagram.com/words.n.wood facebook.com/wordsnwood ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Thank-you!
@RoseWoodWork
@RoseWoodWork 4 года назад
That is an awesome idea, not only supplies power but you can also rest your phone on top of the thin table. Great job!
@TokenRing1024
@TokenRing1024 5 лет назад
"if you feel I have earned it" - a first class way of asking
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Credit for that goes to Destin from "Smarter every Day". Learned it from him. But thank-you for the kind words!
@SteveRamsey
@SteveRamsey 5 лет назад
Great idea! 👍
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Thank-you, Steve!
@philiphoverman8458
@philiphoverman8458 5 лет назад
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!
@maxquigley9524
@maxquigley9524 5 лет назад
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.
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
exactly why I made that decision
@jphoffman1
@jphoffman1 5 лет назад
Great build and an even greater idea! Now I have to resist the urge to add outlets to all my furniture! 😁
@jackliz2439
@jackliz2439 4 года назад
No. You do you, live your truth.
@KSFWG
@KSFWG 5 лет назад
A great solution to a common problem. Way to go, Art !!
@josephlaviolette146
@josephlaviolette146 5 лет назад
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
@blackemmons
@blackemmons 5 лет назад
Late to the party Art, but.............. great idea!👌 JimE
@tomdenny8507
@tomdenny8507 5 лет назад
What a good idea. A project anybody could build and use in their home.Thanks.
@larry9441
@larry9441 5 лет назад
As an electrician Art, I'm not going to chirp on you. Nice remedy to a familiar problem.
@westcottworkshop569
@westcottworkshop569 5 лет назад
Enjoyed the video as usual. Glad I'm not the only one who has issues pointing the correct way at the end.
@stevegronsky8904
@stevegronsky8904 5 лет назад
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!!!!!!
@jean-marclabonte2844
@jean-marclabonte2844 5 лет назад
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.
@danlynch1154
@danlynch1154 5 лет назад
Art I like it. Subtle, simple and well done.
@johnconklin9039
@johnconklin9039 5 лет назад
Very ingenious Art. Probably could use one of the "no plug" phone chargers too.
@joelwatts9042
@joelwatts9042 5 лет назад
Very nice practical project. Simple and professional looking. Thank you.
@BryGy
@BryGy 5 лет назад
Great little build!
@BOBBY-et9xb
@BOBBY-et9xb 5 лет назад
I'm definitely making one. 👍
@robertpongallo4079
@robertpongallo4079 5 лет назад
Great idea
@DarrylBenson
@DarrylBenson 5 лет назад
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.
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
considered that, but was concerned about stuff getting into the outlets. Also just wanted a more discrete look to our table.
@addouidris461
@addouidris461 5 лет назад
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!
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Trademark: A.Mulder, 2019.... I'll just wait for the big bux to start rolling in! ;-)
@adamliske
@adamliske 5 лет назад
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.
@holdemNE1
@holdemNE1 5 лет назад
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.
@qfdforme
@qfdforme 5 лет назад
Nice idea and execution. I would add some felt self adhesive protective strips to prevent scratching the painted wall.
@maxquigley9524
@maxquigley9524 5 лет назад
...and one small bracket, strap or wire-formed wall anchor. That way you can move the couch for cleaning without having it fall down.
@hdwoodshop
@hdwoodshop 5 лет назад
Art. At 0:30 I finally realized you are not Canadian. You live in Vegas! Lol 😂
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
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!
@davidpeterson5186
@davidpeterson5186 5 лет назад
I thought the police were out front!
@MadHatter764
@MadHatter764 5 лет назад
The Lepage glue bottles are what made me realize that you are Canadian !
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos
@IEnjoyCreatingVideos 5 лет назад
Nice video Art! Thank you for sharing the project with us.👍😎JP
@reynaldovalle1773
@reynaldovalle1773 5 лет назад
very nice I like that idea might make one for myself thank you for the video.
5 лет назад
Very nice 👍🏼
@andrewzanto8591
@andrewzanto8591 5 лет назад
Great idea/project. Thanks for sharing Art.
@davidbean6383
@davidbean6383 5 лет назад
Great idea Art, well done.
@JohnHeisz
@JohnHeisz 5 лет назад
I like it!
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
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?")
@qfdforme
@qfdforme 5 лет назад
John Heisz - I Build It t
@chemcody5119
@chemcody5119 5 лет назад
Clever solution to an annoying problem.
@mikebernard4762
@mikebernard4762 5 лет назад
A great idea Art. Thanks for sharing.
@ChrisGerow
@ChrisGerow 5 лет назад
Brilliant!
@ronnakeil3313
@ronnakeil3313 5 лет назад
Nice
@bobt2522
@bobt2522 5 лет назад
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?
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
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.
@bobt2522
@bobt2522 5 лет назад
@@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.
@bobbyc28081
@bobbyc28081 4 года назад
They have plug in outlets that look like regular electric outlets
@jonnybooks9337
@jonnybooks9337 5 лет назад
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.
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Slender? Svelte? Trim?
@jonnybooks9337
@jonnybooks9337 5 лет назад
@@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!!!!
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
no worries, no offence taken.
@margaretlanaghan9454
@margaretlanaghan9454 5 лет назад
jonny books on
@bobbyc28081
@bobbyc28081 4 года назад
Simple if you have the equipment
@Pghpete5
@Pghpete5 5 лет назад
Watch out! There is a UFO outside your window! ;-)
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Phasers on Stun.
@smiffy5467
@smiffy5467 5 лет назад
Good idea but why are the police outside?
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Apparently I'm a hardened criminal who uses pocket holes.
@knottyballs8655
@knottyballs8655 5 лет назад
To make sure no electrical wiring is recorded. :)
@krtwood
@krtwood 5 лет назад
Was that a piece of cherry you were using as a backer drilling those clips? You monster.
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 5 лет назад
Well I was fresh out of spalted maple. (seriously, working on a cherry kitchen means I am getting SO MUCH scrap cherry...)
@krtwood
@krtwood 5 лет назад
That was 1/10th of a reindeer you were murdering right there.
@jayoliver3734
@jayoliver3734 5 лет назад
Good move avoiding the wiring how to. That’s liability you don’t need.
@mach51
@mach51 3 года назад
lol, the only reason i watched the video was to see how you wired it...and you got to that point and skipped it.
@Wordsnwood
@Wordsnwood 3 года назад
I'm so sorry, what can I say? Hot to black, neutral to white, green to ground.
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