Building a special coffee table...suggestions

[Bill Moore]

Originally Posted by D.J. Fluck

OK I'm building a coffee table for my apartment that I'm moving into.

Its no ordinary base though, its a formula 1 tire used in testing that my dad got me for my birthday several years ago.

I'm turning the tire on its side (Dimensions are 20" tall on its side, and it has a 2 foot diameter). I'm going to put a 4'x2' piece of something on top of it and mount it there as the coffee table top.

So, what do you suggest I use and if anyone has suggestions/tips/rough prices of polycarb or any other material you can think of, please let me know. I'm not moving in until August 1st, so I'm in no hurry.

I saw a used NASCAR tire (#6 Mark Martin) at my local Goodyear shop a few years back, and asked him what he planned to do with it. He wasn't sure, but he said it definitely would not become a coffee table. A buddy of his tried to do just that, and the odor was too strong and noxious for such a small area.

I'm not sure if a urethane or shellac sealer would take care of this problem or not.

Keep us updated on your progress.