Glass Top Tables vs. Wooden Top Tables

rostasi · 12-21-2018, 03:49 PM

Not when you want to actually do some kind of writing or drawing on it.
...and I don't think we're talking about buying anything new - just preferences.

~~MicShazam~~ · 12-21-2018, 03:51 PM

That's true. I always draw on a cardboard sheet or something, not with my paper directly on the table though. But even small scratches can mess up your pencil work for sure.

The Batlord · 12-21-2018, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rostasi

Not only am I partially surrounded all day here in the studio with cool looking glass tables,
but I'm also using glass coasters specially made by an artist in Osoyoos to put my drinks on.
I've used this same setup now for about 20 years. Meanwhile, the wooden-topped table in the
front room needs a fresh sanding to get rid of the scratches that have shown up over the years.

Oh hey I win.

rostasi · 12-21-2018, 04:30 PM

Lisnaholic · 12-21-2018, 04:57 PM

Rostasi's tidy arrangement notwithstanding, for me it's 100% wood all the way. With wood, it's not so hard to make your own table, or adapt what you have to a new location. If I can find a photo of the table I'm most proud of I'll post it.

A problem with glass tops is that, afaik, you can't nail anything on to them, or, as I have done with wood, drill through them and suspend an extra shelf underneath. The other thing I don't like about glass tops is that they're usually supported by metal frames, which again do not allow for individual adaptation. With a wooden desk , for example, you can screw hooks in the sides to hang your keys, your latex-fetish mask or er...

rostasi · 12-21-2018, 05:09 PM

Yeah, for treating furniture like swiss cheese,
I'll stick with wood work tables in the garage.

Carpe Mortem · 12-21-2018, 05:27 PM

Wooden. Especially those resin filled wooden tables, which I'm totally going to be attempting come spring. Best of both worlds.

Key · 12-21-2018, 09:41 PM

Wooden. Glass tables leave marks and it's easy to see. Wood is easier to hide those marks.

rostasi · 12-21-2018, 10:55 PM

Twenty years plus of Windex and no marks on the glass.
Much of the wood ... well, let's say I bought some "pens"
the other day for filling in wood cracks in various surfaces.
Some wood surfaces will have to be sanded when I get the chance.

Sometimes plain old particle board works just fine for some things too:

~~[MERIT]~~ · 12-21-2018, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

Wooden. Especially those resin filled wooden tables, which I'm totally going to be attempting come spring. Best of both worlds.

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12-21-2018, 04:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Rostasi's tidy arrangement notwithstanding, for me it's 100% wood all the way. With wood, it's not so hard to make your own table, or adapt what you have to a new location. If I can find a photo of the table I'm most proud of I'll post it. A problem with glass tops is that, afaik, you can't nail anything on to them, or, as I have done with wood, drill through them and suspend an extra shelf underneath. The other thing I don't like about glass tops is that they're usually supported by metal frames, which again do not allow for individual adaptation. With a wooden desk , for example, you can screw hooks in the sides to hang your keys, your latex-fetish mask or er... __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

12-21-2018, 05:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ugly Bag of Mostly Water Posts: 1,363	Wooden. Especially those resin filled wooden tables, which I'm totally going to be attempting come spring. Best of both worlds. __________________ [SIG][/SIG] Mirth is King Be Loving & Open With My Emotions

12-21-2018, 03:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007	Not when you want to actually do some kind of writing or drawing on it. ...and I don't think we're talking about buying anything new - just preferences.

12-21-2018, 03:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	That's true. I always draw on a cardboard sheet or something, not with my paper directly on the table though. But even small scratches can mess up your pencil work for sure.

12-21-2018, 04:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007

12-21-2018, 05:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007	Yeah, for treating furniture like swiss cheese, I'll stick with wood work tables in the garage.

12-21-2018, 09:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Wooden. Glass tables leave marks and it's easy to see. Wood is easier to hide those marks.

12-21-2018, 10:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007	Twenty years plus of Windex and no marks on the glass. Much of the wood ... well, let's say I bought some "pens" the other day for filling in wood cracks in various surfaces. Some wood surfaces will have to be sanded when I get the chance. Sometimes plain old particle board works just fine for some things too: