I had just finished the renovation on our sunroom and had my mind set on finding the perfect coffee tabIe. It seemed that the logical shape for the given space would be that of a small surf board. Then, I thought, why not just use an actual skim board?! I cruised over to the closest surf shop and found the board you see here–with its cool print already in place. I then designed and created a base (at left) using 3/4" poplar veneer plywood. Since there were no straight joints or 90 degree angles to speak of, the assembly and glue-up was a pain in the butt. Still, thanks to steel dowels and marine epoxy, the piece came out clean, strong, and surprisingly stable–perfect for rum-based beverages!