How to make a StudioTaboret for under $300

October 14, 2018

A few weeks ago I was looking online for Studio Taborets and they seem to be very expensive.
The cost of the one I want is $ 2,495 + Shipping.
I realized that it is way over my budget. So I come out with this:

Then I decided to build my own taboret. I started drawing a design or idea something like this

For sure I don't want to make it exactly like the drawing but, to have an idea

I started looking online for rolling carts with drawers and I found this one and, I like it!

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Wood-Rolling-Drawers-6-Drawer/37837494

It cost $57.99 each and, I ordered two. These come in a box in pieces, I would need to build them.

I was lucky to have the right tools at home and I did it.

After I build both rolling carts. I started looking for the top of my taboret.

One day while driving to work I saw a desk next to a warehouse with a FREE! sign on top. That desk will be the top I need it. In the afternoon after work, I pick it up and brought home. I dismantled it in pieces and use one side for the top part. It was wider but I have a table saw and cut it to fit.

I cut it sanded and added a piece to the back.

Put on top of my rolling carts and fits perfectly!

After that, I was thinking to add something on top to put my brushes, paints, mediums, etc.

Is when I saw the drawers of the desk. They have a big part that will not fit but, I took that piece apart and cut another similar to the other sides and assemble in a way that fits my taboret top.

I set up both sides and glue to the top

For the medium jar and the walnut oil container, I used three coasters that I found on my kitchen and perfectly match my taboret top. I glue and screw to the taboret.

I added a lid to the other side because in that side I use to set up my box for the still life painting.

I added a pole for my towels too.

After, gave it a hand of Amber Shellac to the top. To match the color of the roller carts.

And ended bringing to my studio where I screw the top to the rolling carts.

This is the final product: "Studio Taboret" 60 long, 16 inches wide and 27 inches tall.

But I'm not done. Tomorrow I will pick up a:

15 x 23 inches, 1/8 Tempered glass smooth transparent that will be my palette and it cost me $25 at a local Glass shop in Ontario, CA

I am very happy with the final product of my efforts to make my own Studio Taboret. It took me less than a week to finish this project. I just used everything I can from real wood cheap rolling carts to a recycled desk. Like my Mom always told me: There is nothing that you can't do with your hands!

Thank You for take your time and read my post.

Comments and questions are welcome.

...Elisa