I been wanting to build a Zen Table Garden for a friend.
The idea would be a coffee table styled table with the table top on a horizontal hinge that would allow the table top to work like a lid. under the lid would be the Zen Garden while the table would be rectangular, the Zen garden would be square in the center of the box. On the left would be compartment for a mini rake, and the right a compartment for the rocks.
The table top would have a glass insert so the Zen garden is the only thing that is displayed though the glass.
My questions are:
Thanks for the help, I own a Dremel and some other tools, but I can get my hands on almost any wood working tool.
The idea would be a coffee table styled table with the table top on a horizontal hinge that would allow the table top to work like a lid. under the lid would be the Zen Garden while the table would be rectangular, the Zen garden would be square in the center of the box. On the left would be compartment for a mini rake, and the right a compartment for the rocks.
The table top would have a glass insert so the Zen garden is the only thing that is displayed though the glass.
My questions are:
- Best way to place the table top on a hinge
- would the table top be too heavy and flip the table over, how to counter this
- Tempered glass, Plex, or regular glass (how thick)
- how to seal the glass on the table surface, or secure it
Thanks for the help, I own a Dremel and some other tools, but I can get my hands on almost any wood working tool.