tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post2825903149326404679..comments2024-03-15T03:21:28.396-04:00Comments on Rhody Life: DIY: IKEA MALM Occasional TableMands @ Rhody Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02677694251693217076noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-66629561213703076312020-12-24T10:27:05.610-05:002020-12-24T10:27:05.610-05:00Thanks a million - I always wanted one and then th...Thanks a million - I always wanted one and then they were gone. Now I can make one - Thanks to you! <br />SiobhanQuinlansQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464583370173272126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-8314818769012890582020-10-21T02:59:10.172-04:002020-10-21T02:59:10.172-04:00There is so much great, useful information here. T...There is so much great, useful information here. Thank you! <br /><a href="https://floormost.com/" rel="nofollow">floormost.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04318369738568687126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-68012114580958476622018-09-29T20:59:35.213-04:002018-09-29T20:59:35.213-04:00Vince - can you explain what is 1”x4” pc’c 6” wide...Vince - can you explain what is 1”x4” pc’c 6” wider I just bought the material to make this table and I want it sturdy. Thanks for the help on this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421745605895291693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-33080463501667862942018-09-17T03:07:12.521-04:002018-09-17T03:07:12.521-04:00Tammy
Not sure your Table width however at the ba...Tammy<br /> Not sure your Table width however at the base of the two planks Glue two 1”x4” pc’c 6” wider together for each side and depending on the clearance you need Screw the Glued pc’s too the inside or outside flush with the bottom of your leg Planks then add the casters out at the bottom close too the ends as you had them on the leg Planks.<br />This should stable your Over Bed Table considerably !<br />Hope this helpsEldorado4https://www.blogger.com/profile/11092191132487222827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-17419261638222087652017-12-01T01:26:03.802-05:002017-12-01T01:26:03.802-05:00I've made this based on having owned the Malm ...I've made this based on having owned the Malm table and loving it but being annoyed at how quickly the surface was nicked and chipped. My DIY version is super sturdy. I used L brackets, but I spaced them further apart, nearly at the edge of each end. Then I put in two screws down from the top, filled in with wood filler and sanded/painted. I also used wood glue because why not. To those of you having problems with the tipping - that's a problem with the size of your caster wheels. 4 inches is reallly high for this project. For height I went with 2 inches high and 2 inches wide so they're as wide as the support board. If you wanted to bring the height down even further you could use a router to recess the wheels. If I make this again I'd probably do that just for aesthetic purposes.AMLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04470615618630432810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-9328334747029217122017-07-17T15:07:40.031-04:002017-07-17T15:07:40.031-04:00I had the same problem as the other girls. it tips...I had the same problem as the other girls. it tips so easily and with a cat around, its just not a good piece. i took the casters off thinking i could just slide(carpet) but its still tipping. i may have to make a second one and attach it to the first one for the width. any ideas how to get around this? i didn't really want a huge wide thing over my bed. Blue Firefly Traveler- Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261560971385372537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-37820162815212601432017-06-25T07:21:38.588-04:002017-06-25T07:21:38.588-04:00Nice idea. I was about to offer this for a rental ...Nice idea. I was about to offer this for a rental but then realized that would probably increase the amount of stains on the sheets substantially, something for your own home though!Göran Heintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769649955454826794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-81546071790425014652015-10-27T15:06:29.680-04:002015-10-27T15:06:29.680-04:00Elena - I'm not sure I can give you an exact m...Elena - I'm not sure I can give you an exact measurement, as this will depend on how squishy your mattress is, and how tall you are. For me, I sat on the bed and measured up to my elbow from something rigid, in my case, the sideboard of my bedframe. This made sure that the height was enough to clear my legs, but not too high to be able to setup my laptop and type comfortably.Mands @ Rhody Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677694251693217076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-3871154072092093072015-10-23T20:25:42.616-04:002015-10-23T20:25:42.616-04:00Great great tutorial! Many thanks!! Question: wha...Great great tutorial! Many thanks!! Question: what is the ideal distance from matress to top of the table in your experience? What is a confortable hight? Enough room for legs, but not to high to write ir type?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585872024343981623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-25243605534520199092015-07-21T22:59:35.588-04:002015-07-21T22:59:35.588-04:00To Tara's comment, I just made mine and am hav...To Tara's comment, I just made mine and am having the exact same problems you are. <br /><br />My desk is very tippy and i can't push it either way without it wanting to tip, it's almost like I have to have someone on both sides just to move it without issues. <br /><br />And I also had to screw in 5in. screws into the top of the legs to keep it from wobbling side to side. It's a little high, and I'm going to cut the legs down an inch or two to help so I can use it for typing and all my school work. <br /><br />Lastly though, I don't know your situation, and if this would work for you, but I am going to be making another one of these and bolting it to this first one to make a double wide version. it will have double the space, be a nice height, and because it will be wider and on 8 casters total, (4 on each desk), I'm hoping it will move back and forth with less problems and effort. Hope this helps!Brocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-62172286045872754332015-07-08T07:10:43.557-04:002015-07-08T07:10:43.557-04:00Hi, is there someone that can help me make this, i...Hi, is there someone that can help me make this, i don't know anything about wood work. what are they called here in America, I assume they are called carpenters. i just moved here from the UK. please help, Thank you so much. Also your work is simply flawless. i will be have to show the professional your work as guide. thanks!K.kelly.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15251732756285460447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-21835336239221892782015-01-04T00:35:17.178-05:002015-01-04T00:35:17.178-05:00I made this today for my full size bed. A few com...I made this today for my full size bed. A few comments:<br /><br />It was absolutely not stable using only the L-brackets for support. It swayed from side to side, despite excellent positioning and tight joints. I had some 2.5" deck screws, so I put two on each side through the top into the legs. Problem solved. A little wood putty will disguise the screwheads under the (eventual) paint job. I didn't predrill the holes, though, and the wood did split; for now, not bearing more than the weight of my laptop and coffee mug, that's not a big deal. Someday it will cause problems. Lesson learned.<br /><br />My table seems very tippy! I didn't put the casters all the way at the corners and that will be my first troubleshooting attempt. For now, though, if the table comes in contact with the bedclothes (and I have 3" of clearance on either side) or a bump in the floor, it wants to keel over.<br /><br />Finally, this does not yield a table height comfortable for typing. Some writing, maybe; reading, absolutely; streaming Netflix and Amazon Prime on the laptop, oh yes. But if you are thinking about using this as a desk in bed, you may wish to reconsider.<br /><br />For the ultimate bedroom hideaway, make a padded headboard to lean against whilst you read and/or watch. Sooo comfy!<br />Tara Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-57027793998749726782014-09-11T20:32:28.202-04:002014-09-11T20:32:28.202-04:00Thanks for this tutorial! I am hoping to make one ...Thanks for this tutorial! I am hoping to make one of these soon for behind my sofa. You have some great projects on your blog!<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Sarah<br />thesloppyperfectionist.blogspot.comThe Sloppy Perfectionisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429298875051301147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-87857983067923699652014-08-12T23:13:58.732-04:002014-08-12T23:13:58.732-04:00I wonder if it would be sturdy enough to attach a ...I wonder if it would be sturdy enough to attach a bracket for a pc tower that weighs ... maybe 25 lbs? ... something like this ... <br /><br />http://www.cabletiesandmore.com/images/kh-wallmount-cpu-bracket/wallmount-desktop-cpu-bracket-1-KH1915140000.jpg<br /><br />I'm going to build this once i sort out the cabling and power logistics.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05673084908275221193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-55724256025523116722014-07-28T09:40:04.651-04:002014-07-28T09:40:04.651-04:00Hi Tiffany - you may be able to attach a metal bra...Hi Tiffany - you may be able to attach a metal bracket underneath the top piece in order to help it stay more stable, but I think that if you choose a cured wood that is hard enough, you shouldn't have any warping or sagging. <br />If you search Lowe's website for "flat bar" some options come up that could provide a little more support for the table top.<br />Let me know if you have any other questions, and good luck with your project if you decide to tackle it!Mands @ Rhody Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02677694251693217076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-23166651552526266172014-07-17T00:27:21.103-04:002014-07-17T00:27:21.103-04:00has anyone made this for a cal king?? I wonder if ...has anyone made this for a cal king?? I wonder if it would sag in the middle if I do it that big.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512381458058192616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-70779711055120976942014-05-25T19:00:47.860-04:002014-05-25T19:00:47.860-04:00I've searched the entire internet, and your si...I've searched the entire internet, and your site has the best, most complete instructions for building this desk. Thank you!<br /><br />I just finished mine and it's great, although wobbly. I think a combo of wood glue, 3" screws, and/or maybe metal bolts on the outside will help. I saw on the net that lots of people ended up with wobbly tables. I'm going to try 3" screws on top.<br /><br />I'm super happy with the results. Thanks again for posting this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-59867629140396461192013-11-22T08:49:56.963-05:002013-11-22T08:49:56.963-05:00Hi, I just wanted to add a few comments. I just ma...Hi, I just wanted to add a few comments. I just made this table for a Queen size bed. I made the top 66" long. I made the sides 30.5". Be sure to measure and measure again. When measuring for the perfect height, remember to take into account the thickness of your wood and the height of the casters. I wanted my table height to be 34". I subtracted the thickness of 1.5" and another 2" for the casters. <br /><br />I used the only thing Home Depot had.(1) 2x12x12 Premium Douglas Fir. The wood is very heavy, so make sure you pre-drill every hole. Don't make the mistake I made when I was rushing to pre-drill and the bit broke off inside! Ugh. Actually, pre-drill more than once and made sure you drill it straight down. That was another problem I had, and another bit broke off. I haven't used this yet, it still needs to be painted, but I do suggest if possible, using another lighter, more easy to work with wood. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11911224538608936145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-66426173497474126182013-09-26T08:14:18.121-04:002013-09-26T08:14:18.121-04:00Wow!!! This is awesome :)Wow!!! This is awesome :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397234784355909201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2033451204177416463.post-14382672082543333262013-09-25T14:59:29.080-04:002013-09-25T14:59:29.080-04:00HOLY CRAP! So cool!!!!!HOLY CRAP! So cool!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705814432200793366noreply@blogger.com