Homemade dash table

I was bored today so after looking through some VIP mags and having extra laminate flooring sitting around, I decided to try and make a dash table for my van. This is what I came out with so far. 


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I have a small lotion bottle spacing the 2 pieces at the moment.I really don't know if I'll ever finish it off..I was just playing around..If I can get a router, then   I'm pretty sure I can "kinna" finish it off. Not the real deal, but just for fun..

Nice Idea!!! just make it thicker.. layer it .. ..

[QUOTE=eight08customs;78813]Nice Idea!!! just make it thicker.. layer it .. ..[/QUOTE]

Thats what I was thinking.More "girth"..LOL

.Just add one more layer to the top and bottom..I just need a router to get it perfect. I could only do so much with a jigsaw and a table saw. Plus I need to cut circles out for the ashtray/cup holder and squares for the cell/cig holder.Then I need to space them with wood dowels or some stainless steel pegs, trim it with chrome bodyside moldings. I'll return to this when I have time again..

brah make one out of koa cuz!

Ha! looks like a very similar design to what i have sitting in my garage. I cut mine out of 16mm MDF so it looks pretty much right, except for the colour. I just want to know where to get the chrome edging, and possibly a wood laminate...

Dom the easiest place for chrome edging is getting 3M chrome tape.  I used it on my old celsior to match the chrome strip around the front and back bumpers and they have a range of widths.

This is cool, I'm thinking of making my own tables too.  keep us posted on how yours turn out.

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I for one would also love to know a good place to get the triple ring (that the proper term?) chrome edging as well as wood laminate.

Looks nice though!

I think I'll make my own as well. I was giving that nextgear company time but they're taking too long for sumthing I can build myself in a few minutes

[QUOTE=DriftGirl;81829]I think I'll make my own as well. I was giving that nextgear company time but they're taking too long for sumthing I can build myself in a few minutes[/QUOTE]
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I'm with you..

But one question, where do we get the trims for the cup and cig./cell phone area???

I know there is a place around here that sells all kinds of auto trim..Thats What I am going to use..and as far as the cups and what not,,not sure but I will look around for someting and let you know folks know...

There is a seller on ebay that sells stainless steel cup holders for boats and poker tables. I've seen them used on custom tables and they come out looking pretty good.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/10pc-Stainless-Steel-Cup-Holder-for-Poker-Table-or-Boat_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35749QQihZ014QQitemZ330156175138QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW[/url]

Garson also has the cup holder rings, but they are quite expensive. If I remember correctly, they are about $90 each.

looks good..  if it could cut stright i would think about going after this too; 1000+ for a set of tables is a bit hidious.

A popular mod for EUro's is putting chrome rings around the gauges.  Maybe one of these would work
 
[URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E36-2D-4D-DASH-CLUSTER-GAUGE-TRIM-RING-RINGS-CHROME_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ40017QQihZ008QQitemZ180149139988QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW[/URL]

some other rings that I've found

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/UPR-Billet-Cup-Holder-Bezel-01-04-Mustang-04-06-F-150-P_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33705QQihZ016QQitemZ260149567884QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW[/url]

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orataro from clubxb makes top notch tables. ive seen his work, and prolly some of you have seen it too. he mostly makes them for the xB, but im hoping to convince him to make them for the LS430 soon. ;)

very nice! "Made, not Bought!" -- cherry!

Bored again today so I decide to remake the dash table that I had made earlier..This one mounts above the bottom glove box instead of mounting below the top one:

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It was a pain in the arse to make the bottom supports and find a way to attach the table to the dash.Not bad for a guy who has no wood skills and limited wood working tools..

 I just need to try and finish it off..again....

lookin good, props to ya!

It's coming along nicely!

I admire people who do there own custom work.
And i am loving the progress on the dash table.

wow love the idea and looking good!

very cool, I'd rather build something myself than have a big name any day

I have just diyed my VIP table. Used MDF board, laminates and those chrome car trimmings thats easily available at accessories shop to made.

I used the Kashimura cup holder to modify it onto my table. I just had to DIYed the base part. Result was gd. I found this cup holder and knew I can succeed DIYed this VIP table!

[url]http://www.kashimura.com/goods/car/drink/yu15.html[/url]


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looking good man, once you finish this thing it will be sweet. Keep us posted. And just for s**ts and grins add the cost of parts beacuse im sure it will make the imported table prices look silly.

Jake

Some other pics: I am very happy with the results of this table that I made!


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Full view of my interior:

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In my country, VIP tends to be more intensive and more bling.

Awsome JOB!

Great effort....keep it up

looks good
 maybe i should dabble in this too....

Looks sick!!  

I wish I had the time to try and finish mines up but I practically gave up..

Great DIY mod ... I like it  iono if i am gonna place on in my car just yet but props !