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By Ben Uyeda
DIY a mu
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Easily cut stone tile to create a geometric
marble coffee table.
This outdoor bar with a concrete countertop is a sturdy piece of outdoor furniture that serves as a
nice place to sit and have a drink or as a food prep island. Concrete countertop slabs are pretty
easy to make, but are quite heavy, so I recommend making this project near its final destination.
This bar is made from 3 concrete slabs that are bolted and supported by a wall made out of 2x4s.
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This is one of the more challenging projects I have posted. It's critical to make sure that the bolts,
which are cast into the slabs, are aligned with each other.
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SUPPLIES:
Quikrete 5000 (20-25 Bags)
Available at Home Depot
QUIKRETE 5000 Concrete Mix is a commercialgrade blend of stone or gravel, sand, and cement and
is specially designed for higher early strength. This is
the recommended concrete mix to use because of the
high early strength and low price. Its great for making
tables, pavers, stools, and lamps and is typically found
in 80-pound bags at Home Depot, but 60-pound bags are also available.
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2x4s + 2x3s
Available at Home Depot or your local lumber yard
I used 2x4s to make the support wall that the concrete slabs connect to and 2x3 scraps as supports
for the melamine molds.
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Fence Boards
Available at Home Depot
I used redwood fence boards to clad the support wall. They were pretty rough and needed a bit of
sanding, but were cheap and look nice. If you want to a spend a bit more money and a bit less time
sanding, deck boards will also work.
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Galvanized Bolts
Available at Home Depot
I used 3/8" diameter bolts, 8" long as anchor bolts to help the bolts grip the concrete when they're
embedded. I used a nut to clamp a large washer to the head of the bolt.
Silicone Caulk
Available at Home Depot
I used silicone caulk to seal the molds.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: Cut the Melamine Board
I cut the 3 1/2" wide strips of melamine board to use as the sides of the molds. If you do this with a
circular saw, clamp a straight edge to the board to serve as a guide. A table saw makes this step a
little easier.
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Good luck making your own concrete bar and please email or tweet photos to @benuyeda or
ben@homemade-modern.com. For more detailed instructions, dimensioned drawings and different
variations of the project, check out our soon-to-be-released book.
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