Patio Side Table

Nice table Mike. what is the spacing between slats on the top, and how did you attach the top to the frame? I don’t suppose that wood movement would ever pose a problem for that top. I just may have to work on a large one for my patio – which is covered and should help with the water problem.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

That’s really nice. I like the top. That must have presented some challenges in measuring.

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Great looking table, Wood magazine has something similar in this months issue. jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

Very nice, excellent joinery the top has style and functionality…

-- Sawhorse - Sulphur Springs, TX - www.sawhorseworkshop.com

I’m stealin’ this idea. Nice work!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Beautiful piece of furniture!

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Bill – it’s all Mahogany. There is some variation in color and the pictures make it look more pronounced. I’m using figure eight fasteners to attach the top to frame. Wood movement is a concern, because I used a half-lap joint to attach the slats to the outer frame. It’s one the few ways I could figure out how to install the diagonal slats. I did make a larger table a couple years ago, and I had very little movement in that table. All of the joints stayed tight and didn’t separate.

Mot – You aren’t kidding it took awhile to get it right. Lots of test fitting. I had 1 or 2 miss cuts and no extra lumber. They covered up nicely with a thin splice.

I also used a spline joint on the mitered corners, and mortise and tenon joints on the legs and stretchers.

-- Mike - http://inquisitivewoodworker.blogspot.com/

what a beautiful design!! Very nice indeed.

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A nice looking table. I like that table top, it gives it character and appeal. The color of the wood is beautiful as well.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

That’s very nice, Mike.
(BTW – I especially like the freudian slip – it looks just right to enjoy a ‘lager’ or two! :-))

-- cheers, Claire (in Oz!)

That’s a nice chunk of firewood! Really just an outstanding job Mike.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Lager that is so funny! All this time and I never notice! It has held a few tall cold ones!

-- Mike - http://inquisitivewoodworker.blogspot.com/

Good looking outdoor table – this is close to what I’m trying to accomplish with the table I’m currently working on. Nice to look at! (Spotted this in a “Shuffle”)

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

That looks like a real challenge. The joinery and measurements must be very exacting. This would be a test for the most skilled amongst us. Nicely done.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Beautiful work. Good Luck.

-- Rob (A) Waxahachie,TX

This was well worth another look.

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Thanks again Dick, I have other pieces planned for our Patio. Maybe next summer, too many other projects stacking up.

-- Mike - http://inquisitivewoodworker.blogspot.com/

A very nice piece of work. The top is unique
Sharad

-- patanjali

Great looking table

-- jeanmarc manosque france

that is a great looking table. love the color of the mahogany.

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