Experiment: Start to Finish

[Jeff]

This project included a lot of new stuff for me: ccasion1

This prototype is just plain old SYP, but cheap and interesting nonetheless.

Glued up panels for both top and bottom circular pieces (learned a bit about cupping and warping of panels in that exercise).

Through mortises. Thanks to all of you for your advice on how to do this with a plunge router.

Bridle joints for the upper legs. Two (2) circular tops cut with a plunge router and a nifty circle jig from Veritas.

Finishing: Shellac wash coat. Gel coat "Nutmeg" stain. Three (3) coats of Tried & True wipe on "Varnish Oil". Most of the finishing was done before glue up.

I'm thinking about making this piece from ash or cherry. Maybe both to see how they compare and look. Probably no stain on either piece so as to keep the wood "natural". :icon_scra

 

[RandyJ]

Nice table, Jeff:icon_thum I'd be proud to put it in my house.
Cool idea to do a prototype though. Gives one a chance to learn about design "opportunities" BEFORE you break out the expensive wood:gar-La;
Be sure to post pics of the final version:eusa_danc

Good luck

 

[CaptnA]

Jeff that is a nicely designed table
I grew up in a home with SYP t&g walls so perhaps I have an affinity for it, but I think that looks pretty nice in 'plain old pine.'

 

[TracyP]

It's Round. It's Round. :rotflm::rotflm:

 

[Trent Mason]

Jeff,

I love the table. NICE job! The through mortises are a great touch. One thing I would suggest (and this is totally up to personal preference). I would line the grain up on the table top and the bottom shelf. Great job! :thumbs_up:thumbs_up

Cheers, ccasion1

Trent

 

[TracyP]

OK now for the serious post. I really like it!!

 

[Jeff]

Jeff that is a nicely designed table
I grew up in a home with SYP t&g walls so perhaps I have an affinity for it, but I think that looks pretty nice in 'plain old pine.'

Thanks, but I can't take credit for the design. It belongs to Gary Rogowski (at Taunton's FineWoodworking). My spin on his design was to simply use through tenons because I've never done them and I was curious to see how they'd look. :icon_scra

Your right about SYP. I thought the flame figure looked pretty neat, but I oversanded the top so it's not as pronounced as the bottom piece. I may make the cherry & ash versions to see what my LOL thinks. Not a huge investment in either case.

 

[Jeff]

Jeff,

I love the table. NICE job! The through mortises are a great touch. One thing I would suggest (and this is totally up to personal preference). I would line the grain up on the table top and the bottom shelf. Great job! :thumbs_up:thumbs_up

Cheers, ccasion1

Trent

Interesting that you noted that subtlety. I had the table sitting in the living room sunlight and played with the top/bottom orientation. Turned the tops hither & thither and was struck by the somewhat 90 degree orientation in the light. Look at it one way and I had a look, but walked around and I had a different look. Quirky perhaps, but I take your point and thanks for offering it. :dontknow:

 

[Trent Mason]

Jeff,

That is just my personal preference. I like symmetry. But that's the beauty of woodworking. You can do it however you want, to suit your own preferences and tastes. Excellent work. :icon_thum

Cheers, ccasion1

Trent

 

[erasmussen]

I really like it, and you did a great job :icon_thum

 

[BenBen]

Nice table Jeff.

I might be interested in making a copy. What was the approximate finished height and the diameter of the top? THANKS!

 

[Don Sorensen]

I'd rate that "Experiment" a success!

Nice work, Jeff.

 

[LeftyTom]

:wink_smil Good eye with the design, Jeff.

 

[Jeff]

Nice table Jeff.

I might be interested in making a copy. What was the approximate finished height and the diameter of the top? THANKS!

Dimensions: legs, 24" length; upper top, 18" diameter (9" radius); lower top, 10" diameter (5" radius). Cross-piece supports for bridle joints and tenons are 11 3/8" shoulder to shoulder. :roll:

That's a start for you. Let us know if you decide to do the project & post pics and your modifications as available. Thanks for your interest. ccasion1

 

[pcooper]

Looks great!! I like the design, and the changes you made I like better. You may have sparked an idea for me, and I do like pine, there's a lot of character in pine, every wood's got it's special use. :icon_thum

I also like prototypes, because you can say, "I meant to do that, just to see how it turns out", even if it doesn't turn out so well like some I've tried.

 

[KC7CN]

Prototype! I suspect it will be around for many years. Bet you did learn a lot! Good job.

-Don