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post #1 of 22
10/14/03 at 9:42am
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For those who have built their own film reel tables, where did you buy the glass for the top? Mine is complete except for the top, which I have only been able to find in a 19" diameter and my Goldberg Reel is 17". I could live with an 18" diameter.
I'll post pictures when I'm done, as I did it a little different by using part of an old floor standing lamp for the base rather than a film reel.

Thanks in advance,

Pat

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post #2 of 22
10/14/03 at 6:52pm
My goldberg reels were 15" and my glass top is 17" I think the two inches was just right for a nice looking table. I went to a local glass shop and got a very nice heavy table top for $16 each.
post #3 of 22
10/15/03 at 4:34am
If you have a Michaels crafts store near you you can buy 18" glass rounds made just for table tops. It's heavy duty and has nice rounded edges. About $20.

-D
post #4 of 22
10/16/03 at 10:21am
I got mine at Pier One Imports. They have several sizes. Mine is 20" on a 15" reel. It's 1/2 inch thick and has rounded edges too. I think it was a bit more than $20 though. Oh, and don't forget the clear stick-on bumper pad things. The work great for keeping the top from sliding on the reel.

Andy
post #5 of 22
10/17/03 at 9:33am
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Thanks for the suggestions. I got an nice thick 18" one from Michael's. It was 19.99 but I had a 40% off coupon, so it was $12 and change.

Thanks again, Pat
post #6 of 22
10/17/03 at 1:54pm
OK, let's see those Pics!
post #7 of 22
10/17/03 at 7:38pm
Thread Starter 
Here it is.

Pat
LL
post #8 of 22
10/18/03 at 1:43pm
What did you use for the bottom of the base? That looks pretty nice, I'd assume it'd be a lot less tippy than with a reel on the top and bottom.
post #9 of 22
10/19/03 at 9:58am
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It's the base to an old floor standing lamp. It's weighted pretty well and is quite sturdy.

Pat
post #10 of 22
10/19/03 at 12:54pm
How were you able to attach the reel to the bottom of the lamp? Sorry for all the questions, I would like to be able to make one of these also but do not like the ones with two reels on them.
post #11 of 22
10/19/03 at 8:31pm
What do you think? I'm going to replace the glass though, This one's a little to big and hangs over the edges about 1.5". I'm still waiting on my second reel to arrive so I can make another one.
LL
post #12 of 22
10/20/03 at 1:16am
What would you recommend as an acceptable overhang ? The table looks great from up here.
post #13 of 22
10/20/03 at 4:29am
For mine I want about a half inch.
post #14 of 22
10/20/03 at 4:56am
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Jon_p_s, The lamp had a part that was used to hold the top light fixture to the main pole, it had a large male thread on one side that threaded into the pole and a female smaller thread on the other side that would accept the hollow threaded rod which is used on lamps. I drilled out the center of the film reel to the size of the threaded rod and slipped it over the rod which I had cut to a length a little longer than the thickness of the reel, I then used a thin nut which is typically used on lamps. Hope this helps.

WojtekZ Mine has a 1/2" overhang and that is right for me, another half inch would be okay accept I have small children and thought I would minimize the number of times they knocked their head on it.

Pat
post #15 of 22
10/20/03 at 8:11am
Pat,

The table looks great! I will be building one or two soon.
post #16 of 22
10/20/03 at 9:47am
Pat-- an EXCELLENT idea for the base. I've got two of those (cheapo) torchiere lamps that are just sitting around here... waiting to be resurrected.
post #17 of 22
10/23/03 at 8:02pm
Here's a link to my DIY Film Reel table with pics, parts, prices and directions. All total about $60.

http://www.timkrug.com/HomeTheater/table.html

http://www.timkrug.com/HomeTheater/t...ishedtable.JPG
post #18 of 22
10/23/03 at 11:48pm
that link did not work for me
post #19 of 22
10/24/03 at 7:44am
sorry about the page...my ghetto host goes out all the time. I guess its time to upgrade.
post #20 of 22
10/28/03 at 7:51am
Can someone provide the link to where I could get a reel? This looks like a neat project...
post #21 of 22
10/28/03 at 8:37am
A lot of us "table builders" got our reels from ebay. Just do a search for "35mm Goldberg" and you should find some. There are a few places that sell them as well. One that comes to mind is rsem.com - search for reels.

Andy
post #22 of 22
10/28/03 at 8:46am
Thanks for the reply!! I will start looking...
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