A few months ago while at Habitat, I found an old drafting table that looked interesting as a pattern. We purchased the table and the markings indicated it was worth $1600-$2000. (Not bad for $75). My wife wanted to use it for a kitchen table. The lowest height is about 31” so a standard bench height is too low so I started a build. First design, square and bulky
due to the heifgt my wife wanted a foot rest. So this was added to the front. The legs were then turned off center so they taper in both directions.
i like curves therefore the front apron was arched
Ivdecided not to attach the seat directly but used the elevated approach. The edges are roundover on top and a 45 degree bevel on the bottom to add to the illusion of a floating seat
The next design was to add a backrest. 17 spindles and a thin crest rail to hit in the spine curvature. Here is the final design and ready before Christmas
The finish is 4 coats sprayed waterbased lacquer. I picked up the Walnut at a yard sale total project cost table$75, lumber $50, finish $30 top fasteners $15. Total table and two bench's $170 plus 50-60 hours of time
due to the heifgt my wife wanted a foot rest. So this was added to the front. The legs were then turned off center so they taper in both directions.
Ivdecided not to attach the seat directly but used the elevated approach. The edges are roundover on top and a 45 degree bevel on the bottom to add to the illusion of a floating seat
The finish is 4 coats sprayed waterbased lacquer. I picked up the Walnut at a yard sale total project cost table$75, lumber $50, finish $30 top fasteners $15. Total table and two bench's $170 plus 50-60 hours of time