Nesting Tables

[Larry Rose]

Some time ago on another WW forum there was a lively discussion as to whether or not pocket hole screw system is "real" wood working. I happen to think it is and if the likes of the Shakers, Duncan Phyfe and all the rest had access to it, they would have used them. I had been wanting to build a set of nesting tables so this is what I came up with. There are no M & T joints just pocket hole screws. They are mahogany with rosewood cross banding and the medalion is satinwood with Matt at INLAY BANDINGs bendable bands around it.

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[Canuck]

Beautiful work there Larry!!!

Pocket screws do rock and the tables look super.

Very nice work, as always!

Wayne

 

[JackLeg]

Another beautiful job, Mr. Rose! :eusa_clap

 

[Timmy]

Great looking tables.

 

[Jack Wilson]

Beautiful

 

[Joe Scharle]

Very nice, Larry.
Did you make your plugs?

 

[MrAudio815]

WOWzer's those are VERY nice~!

 

[Larry Rose]

Very nice, Larry.
Did you make your plugs?

Yes Joe I made the plugs with a die from L-N

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Very nice work on the tables Larry. Nothing wrong w/ pocket holes when used appropriately. :icon_thum

Bill

 

[eyekode]

Very nice Larry! My only complaint is there is no close up of the top .
Salem

 

[drw]

WOW, WOW, WOW! Beautiful work and craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing the pics.

Donn

 

[Larry Rose]

Very nice Larry! My only complaint is there is no close up of the top .
Salem

Salem, Here's a pic of the top although not a very good one.

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[bwat]

Very nice and I like the border.:icon_thum

 

[skeeter]

Awesome tables and great work.

 

[ehpoole]

I question whether the Shakers would have used pocket screws, but there is no arguing with the outcome.

Those are some beautiful tables. Thanks for sharing.

 

[jhreed]

amazing art. This is not wood work, but a work of art. I love pocket hole, cheap to get into and a short learning curve.
James

 

[jhreed]

The pocket plugs add an interesting detail. I need to investigate the die.

 

[jpalmer]

I also like the border a lot.
One basic question:
Is the top also attached with pocket screws from the legs? Or is there some other support required to prevent wobble/racking?

 

[merrill77]

The tables look great!

The Shakers would only have used pocket screws if they could drill them without power tools. Oh, wait...that's the Amish :>

But I think you're correct - Shaker craftsman were a very practical bunch...I think they would have liked pocket screw joinery.

 

[Larry Rose]

I also like the border a lot.
One basic question:
Is the top also attached with pocket screws from the legs? Or is there some other support required to prevent wobble/racking?

Yes Jon the top is attached with pocket screws and there is a stretcher on the back of the two bigger tables and front and back on the smallest to help with racking. They are attached with pocket screws also.