DIY Scrap Wood Coasters
Hi, my name is Sam and I am a scrap wood hoarder. My scrap wood pile has been climbing out of control for years. I keep every small off cut in hopes that I can create a masterpiece with it, but really it just sits around and stares at me. So, when I was invited to participate in a Scrap Wood Challenge with 17 other amazing bloggers, I jumped at the chance to partner up with my friends at DAP and create a set of scrap wood coasters! Even better, I was able to salvage some of my better hardwood offcuts with the use of three tools – a table saw, miter saw, and sander.
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Let’s get started!
The first step to curing addiction is admitting you have a problem… and I have a very large scrap wood pile to prove it. But, somewhere down the line it’s time to do something about that. So, today I’m showing you how I transformed a hoarding addiction into these beautiful wood coasters!
What You’ll Need:
Tools
Table Saw
Miter Saw
Sander
Clamps
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Materials
Hardwood Scraps*
DAP Weldwood Carpenter’s Glue
Wood Finish
* For this project I used White Maple, Walnut, and Padauk off cuts.
The Steps:
1. Choose your wood. Because this is a scrap wood project, I chose from offcuts that I have kept around for turning purposes on my lathe. Keep in mind, standard coasters are anywhere from 3 ½ – 4″ wide, so make sure to use enough material.
2. If you have pieces that are rough and need some love, you can re-saw them on your table saw.
And, if you don’t have a planer you can use a sander to level and smooth the pieces.
3. Make sure to cut your scrap wood pieces to around the same size. This will make gluing up easier.
4. Once your pieces are level, it’s time for glue-up! Use an ample amount of glue and make sure to spread the glue evenly across all of the boards. You’ll want to use a wood glue that’s strong, but easy to use. I chose to use DAP Weldwood Glue – I love this stuff!
5. Next, use a million-and-a-half wood clamps to clamp your pieces together. Let dry overnight for best results. You can either wipe the wet overspill with a rag or you can chisel it off later once it’s dry.
6. Once the block is dry, use your table saw to cut it into ¼ – ½” thick slices. I created a set of four coasters with my block.
7. Next, trim your coasters to your desired size. I used my miter saw for this and clamped each piece as I trimmed.
8. Once cut, give your coasters a good sanding to 220 grit.
9. Last, go ahead and finish them off! Make sure to use a finish that will help keep as much moisture out as possible.
Now, show them off to your guests (or give them away as an amazing present)!
Are you a self-proclaimed scrap hoarder like I am? Then check out these other awesome Scrap Wood projects:
The House of Wood – DIY Bunk Buddy
3×3 Custom – Scrap Wood Trivets
Ugly Duckling House – Mini Garden Deck
The Created Home – Animal Coin Banks
The Kim Six Fix – Outdoor Drink Stakes
Mr. Build It & Mrs. Style It – Bent Plywood Headphone Stand
At Charlotte’s House – Buffalo Check Tray
Sawdust 2 Stitches – Scrap Wood Wall Decor
Bower Power – Pallet Baseball Hat Rack
Pneumatic Addict – Table with Epoxy Resin
Anika’s DIY Life – DIY Spice Rack
100 Things 2 Do – DIY Can Crusher
Hazel + Gold Designs – Patio Table Drink Holder
Reality Daydream – Scrap Wood Shoe Cabinet
House Becoming Home – Modern DIY Clock
Chatfield Court – Wooden Garden Obelisk
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Can’t wait to see those scrap wood projects!
This post is sponsored by DAP Products Inc. All opinions, project designs, and hoarding behaviors are my own. For my full disclosure policy regarding sponsorships, please click here.
28 COMMENTS
Sarah | Ugly Duckling House
5 years agoGreat project, Sam!
Sam
5 years ago AUTHORThanks, Sarah!
Kasia
5 years agoThese are so pretty 🙂 As for being a hoarder, well yes that’s me, hehe 😉 It drives my husband crazy 🙂 Thanks for sharing Sam, I’m looking forward to more projects and I definitely have to check your whole site out. Just got connected to internet so I think I’ll spend quite some time here 🙂
Sam
5 years ago AUTHORThanks so much, Kasia! Glad you love them – welcome aboard!
Katie Bower
5 years agoNailed it. These look great.
xo – kb
Sam
5 years ago AUTHORThanks so much, Katie!
JenWoodhouse.com
5 years agoLove these, Sam! Such a great way to use up small scraps! xo
Emma Metson
5 years agoWho would have thought that you can make something so uniquely beautiful just by using wood scraps. I need to take a look in our shed this weekend to see if we can do a similar project. Lovely Post, Thanks so much!
Sam
5 years ago AUTHORI was also so shocked! I’m sure you can make something really cool with your scraps! Thanks for reading!
mark rookwood
5 years agoExcellent idea Sam
Sam
5 years ago AUTHORThanks so much!
CT
5 years agoHey Sam, these coasters came out awesome! I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a while, and love the mulit-colored look you went with. I’ll have to give this a try soon.
Sam
5 years ago AUTHORThanks so much! I’d love to see your version if you do!
Ross
4 years agoNice. What’s the red? Padauk?
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Sam
4 years ago AUTHORYes!
Sweetheart
3 years agoSo is it possible to wood burn on them before putting a finish sealer.
Julliya
3 years agoWow this is the best article and I hope all the readers will enjoy this amazing piece of article..
Thanks for sharing this article to us..
Henry
3 years agoThanks for sharing this article, It contains an interesting and amazing piece of content. This wooden diy scrap is looking so beautiful.
Thanks for sharing this article to us
Clara
2 years agoThanks for sharing that much informative and awesome article. This DIY Scrap Wood looks so good.
Larry
2 years agoHello love these. But I am looking into getting Rubio monocoat but there are so many and the colors I just want a CLEAR wood finish. Which monocoat did you use?
Larry versaw
2 years agoWhich Rubio mono coat did you use. Is there a clear for clear natural finish
Eleanor
2 years agoGreat work Sam. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep sharing.
David Lee
1 year agoThese are good ideas, I have found what I was looking for. Thank You!!!