Table cost breakdown:
Lumber: Five 1x3x8 @ $0.99 ;Five 2x2x8 @ $1.79 ;plus one more 2x2 because dad rushed me @ $1.79
Sandpaper - 150 grit, 5 sheets: $0.99 each
Screws: on hand
Nails: on hand
Powertools: electric Drill, and table saw, hammer, and screw driver; on hand
Wood Stain: $24 (on sale at Kent Building Centre)
Paint Brushes: on hand
Wood filler: $7.58
Total cost to build table: $51.98 (includes taxes)
Pretty good deal I’m thinking. My parents and I tried to figure out how much this table would cost if bought in a store and we couldn’t agree. What do you think it’d cost to buy new?


