Bonsai Table from junk

[CMP]

Bonsai turntable idea from trash/junk. The new term is up cycle, LOL

Trash chair with good bones, good frame
2 wooden spools from wire factory

Removed chair, kept all screws, nuts, bolts
Took one spool apart and bolted one round to the chair frame.
This is the basic table

Then C clamped a complete spool to the top of that, I used a few plastic shims to fill the spaces from the bolt heads.

Can be used without the top spool for larger trees but the height is limited
C clamped spool offers more height for smaller trees and offers the lower shelf for tools, wire, etc

Needs stain or paint
But the total cost was $ 0.00

Keep your eye out for chairs, drum thrones etc for the bones for a cheap homemade turn table that is height adjustable.

I credit Peter Chen for the idea to use old chairs, not sure if all the newbies have thought about how to make one, just sharing ideas.

I understand it isn’t a masterpiece

My best to you & yours

[Kime]

I like the ability to use the lower portion as a shelf for tools and wire while working on the tree. Cool setup

[Bonsai_bob]

NICE! I suggest purchasing or finding some large screw on hooks to fasten below the top to hang wire, or attach bungee cords or tie downs. I made mine from an adjustable height bar stool. I use another stool for an adjustable seat.