Mission window table

[skeeter]

I just finished this mission style window table, for lack of a better name. It is made from red oak, has mortise and thru tennons; and a classic oak stain with two coats of satin wipe on poly on the top.

I intend to go back later and remake the drawer boxes using dovetails. I don't know why I'm so neverous to try them, it's only wood!!!

Oh yea, while I was working on the table, had to convince LOML that I needed an upgrade.

http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showphoto.php?photo=11933

I love it when a plan comes together!!

 

[sapwood]

Charles,
Well executed plan. You have become an accomplished Mission style furniture craftsman and the grain matching on the drawers is great:icon_thum
Apparently we could all learn from your tool acquisition ruse :eusa_shhh

Thanks for sharing,
Roger

 

[NCPete]

nice piece, and good score! YOU SUCK!:lol:

 

[DavidF]

Very nice. Your design? Which "classic oak" stain did you use?

 

[skeeter]

Yes David, it's my design. It's pretty straightforward. Joints are mortise and thru tennons and end pieces are just rabbits cut the width of the slats and spacers between the slats.

Classic oak stain and poly is the dreaded Minwan. Didn't post the name to keep anti-Minwax users calm!!!

 

[cpowell]

Pretty work. I love the lines in mission style. The inset drawers look very nice. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I must have missed the lecture on the 'M' word...oh, wait, I remember now...get him, Jeff!!! :lol: :lol:

BTW, nice stealth gloat, too!! :eusa_danc

Chuck

 

[toolferone]

The table came out great, well done!

And a "YOU SUCK" on the new tool!

 

[Dutchman]

Nice job skeeter. :eusa_clap I like the way you did the bottom shelf with the boards running front to back. You have a great saw in that makita slider! If you want another name, call it a Mission sofa table.

 

[jeff...]

Great work there Skeeter :icon_thum

 

[Monty]

Very nice work - I like it!

 

[John_LA]

That is a great looking piece and as was mentioned the grain matching on the drawers is first rate. :icon_thum Mission is one of my favorite styles to build.

John

 

[dancam]

Good looking table Skeeter.

 

[Travis Porter]

Love the grain matching on the drawers! Very nice touch!

 

[Keye]

Great looking work. Agree with others the grain matching on the drawers is great.

I have a question and it is simply a question, not a critique. Is there any reason to worry about the wide through tenons with regard to expansion and contraction?

 

[skeeter]

The tennons are tight but have minimal glue and are pinned with brads. I've used this method in several pieces with no problems.

 

[Splinter]

Charles that is a great looking table. :eusa_clap You're not alone...I also use the "M" brand for two reasons....I have not had any problems with it and in our "neck of the woods" you can't find much else without driving up I40 to R town.

 

[cskipper]

Very nice. The continuous grain across the drawers looks great. I also like the grain running the other way on the bottom shelf!

 

[Nativespec]

I noticed the drawers and dividers being cut from the same boards as well. Looks great except for the doilies.

 

[skeeter]

David, I got a sliding compound miter saw complete with lazer out of the project, I had to give in on the doilies.

 

[Nativespec]

My wife and I have to argue over the knobs and she pretends not to notice the new tools, just like I pretend not to notice the new clothes.