What is a wooden cable spool? What can we create with this? Is it worth considering having a wooden cable spool table? Let’s look at this in more detail so you can make an informed decision on whether or not a wooden cable spool table makes sense.
Wooden cable spools are the wooden circular pieces for shipping cables in large quantities. Most of these are owned by electrical or cable manufacturing companies. These wooden cable spools come in different sizes, depending on the length of the cables used.
The actual wooden “core” that the electrical wire is on refers to as a wooden cable spool.
AS wooden barrels make great furniture pieces, these wooden cable spools can be used to make unique furniture also. Often, you can find these free of charge giving you a great advantage when it comes to cost. Just look for them on your local marketplace.
There are a multitude of unique ideas on how to make a perfect piece of furniture by using a wooden spool. We’ll be looking at some of these and outline what we like and recommend so you can make an informed decision on what’s best for you.
Wooden Cable Spool Tables Ideas
- Small Bistro Table
Want to impress your friends? How about a bistro table made of wooden spool. This is a perfect set-up for small spaces.
Do you like in a condo and have a small balcony? Or, do you happen to have a small porch where a larger set wouldn’t fit?
Having a wooden spool table will be a great solution when it comes to small spaces. If you want to add more uniqueness to it, pair that with two tree trunks as the actual stools.
This is also easy to maintain. Just buy yourself some stain from your local retailer and stain it for increased durability.
2. Wooden Cable Spool End Table
You can also consider having a wooden spool table as an end table. These will be ideal for your patio for example. Also, consider these for your cottage if you want to add some rustic decor. There are limitless opportunities when it comes to end tables, so use your imagination especially around finish, color.
3. Wooden Spool Bar
Want to impress your fiends next time they visit? You can create a bar from a wooden spool. For example, you can have a multiple level corner unit that will look great either outside or in your preferred locations inside. Use the top as a table top if you like instead of putting bottles This can serve as your glass holder/cocktail set placement.
4. Wooden Spool Table + Bookcase
Turn your table into a bookcase also. An easy DIY project, this wooden spool table and bookcase can be done in a day at most. You’ll just have to add dividers for the books. Don’t worry, this is a simple task. All you need to do is measure, mark and get the right size wooden dividers glued in. That’s all.
Outdoor Spool Tables
Take your wooden spool table outside! There are various outdoor wooden tables you can create. For example, you can create a picnic table or a bench. Also, you can make a beautiful coffee table. Our most favourite is an end table or even a bar table for your outdoor bar. Short of a patio set? Make one using a wooden spool! Just add some chairs and you’re set.
Bonus: other ideas on what wooden spools can be used for.
- Kids playing table
- Rustic console table
- Wooden cable spool chair or stool
- Ottoman
- Wooden cable spools coffee table or end tables
- Bookcase
These are some of the best recommendations when it comes to wooden spool table ideas. Given the low cost and the uniqueness that it can bring to your house, we believe that it’s worth considering making a table out of wooden spools.
You can create a lot more furniture pieces so you’re not limited to tables only. Would you consider making a table our of wooden cable spools? Let us know below, including cost and time it took to create a unique furniture piece!