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THis is a little table that I built for my Mom’s Kitchen. It is a taller table to accomodate her stool. She wanted a little table that would fit in her smallish Kitchen where she could write letters and pay her bills and such. It is based very loosely on Shaker Style. It’s 38” tall, 24” wide, 17” deep. I used some of the lumber that I got from the .45 cent a board foot soft maple that was sold on the forum last year. Legs have about 5 degrees of taper. The apron is 4”, and is attached to the legs with mortise and tenon joinery. (My first attempt at it) The top is attached with figure 8’s. The finish is Tung Oil. I found one really nice board that I was able to make the top out of.
Thanks for looking,
John
-- John -- Racine, WI -- Woodworking..."It's not just a Hobby, it's an Adventure"
































16 comments so far
HallTree
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posted 305 days ago
Nice little table John. I think you can visualize your mom setting there with a cup of coffee looking out the window thinking how thoughtful her son is.
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
SCOTSMAN
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very cute I like small delicate furniture. It is both well designed and made just the job for that small kitchen /dining area. I take my hat off to you well done my dear friend God Bless Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
CharlieM1958
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Reallly nice. I love the top.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Gary
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This table is following me around the ‘net. ;-) Nice.
-- Gary, Florida
lew
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posted 305 days ago
Beautiful!!
The Shaker influence is awesome.
3fingerpat
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Excellent job, the table looks great.
-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"
Beginningwoodworker
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Beautiful Table.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Bureaucrat
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John:
Looks like this table is exactly was needed. That tiger top is awesome and I bet your Mom’s loving it!
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
ShannonRogers
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posted 304 days ago
Great example of Shaker simplicity and a really nice looking table designed with the chair in mind. Then you get up close and see that top…stunning! Nice finishing job.
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John's Woodshop
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Thanks for the compliments Guys!
John
-- John -- Racine, WI -- Woodworking..."It's not just a Hobby, it's an Adventure"
Tim from Iowa City
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posted 304 days ago
Great top. I like the height. Nice craftsmanship John.
-- Tim from Iowa City, IA
ChuckV
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You did a great job on the table. I have to ask about the last photo. Is that a small dog wearing a shirt under the table?
-- Chuck - Central Massachusetts
John's Woodshop
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Chuck,
My Mom spoils that little dog rotten. That is a sweater that she is wearing.
John
-- John -- Racine, WI -- Woodworking..."It's not just a Hobby, it's an Adventure"
Karson
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John. A nice table for Mom. I like the small Shaker style tables. They are dainty and don’t overpower anything.
Great job.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
MsDebbieP
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posted 299 days ago
quaint and very special for a special lady.
Nice job.
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Emeralds
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Good lookin piece.
Joe
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