The first version of the coffee table design I’ve been working on is done! It was hell. We went throught a few failures before we finally got one right. The cardboard one we finished about two weeks ago, and that one was the one that gave us the most trouble. I’m glad we worked the kinks out on that one though because the plywood version went off almost without any problems at all. The pictures of it below are just a test build to make sure all the pieces fit together right. It is currently being sealed and clear coated, then I can glue it all together and add the table top. More on that soon..
This was the first successful table. The cardboard actually help up pretty well.
The table top is from old patio furniture we had around. I needed to see if the cardboard would hold and it did and thensome. You can see a previous failed version in the background.
The CNC in action. Thanks again to Oscar for being so patient with his laser cutter and CNC.
Here it is. The first official wooden table. I like the look of the wood raw like this, but for posterity’s sake it is being sealed and clear coated.
Another view.
Matt
Pretty sick man
Sep 26, 2008 @ 2:34 am
Pablo C. Herrera
Great job!. How did you know to use the scripts?, by self or in a design studio?. Congratulations for your work.
Oct 07, 2008 @ 1:53 pm
Luis
This was all self study. I downloaed the RhinoScript handout from the RhinoScript Wiki and learned what I could this past summer. I had this general idea, and the scripting help bring it about.
Oct 08, 2008 @ 8:03 pm
AM
What were the problems with the cardboard and manifacturing?
Feb 20, 2009 @ 8:42 am
Luis
The fitting of the lap joints was the big issue. I bought the cardboard in 4′x8′ sheets so the thickness of it was a bit inconsistent. It took a while to get the notches the right width for it to fit together snuggly. Too loose and the table was way too wobbly, but too tight and it became nearly impossible to put together because the cardboard would begin to buckle and tear.
Feb 21, 2009 @ 12:03 am
Guilherme
Hello!
What a great job! Congratulations!
Im trying to build a big shelf with only cardboard.
It will be a parametric construction and im new to that technology.
Do you think cardboard can support the weight of a shelf? It you be used to store woman bags and some clothes for a temporary store.
Im a little afraid about this construction.
Another question, how did you build this solid on Rhino? its very beautiful.
May 25, 2011 @ 6:18 pm
admin
Cardboard is very strong when used properly, I think it should be fine.
May 28, 2011 @ 11:00 am