A Pair Of Upcycled Wicker Side Tables

My husband got this pair of wicker side tables on the last day of an estate sale.

He paid $5 for the pair.

The problem?

They didn't have any tops.

The positives?

Super sturdy construction and cute as a button.

I dug out some old boards that I had from a

deconstructed crate.  (That writing is original!)

 

I got to use my "new" saw that I inherited.

It worked great.  Then I tried a little area with a jig saw

(see crooked area on the right side -- not so great :()

I used both nails and screws to secure the boards.

And then light brown briwax over the top.
Maybe better than new.