Kitchen Worktable

Looks fantastic. Great job

-- - " If you want square work, You don't cut corners. " - -- Tom Goodman, Santa Maria, CA. woodworkertom@gmail.com

Nice looking project. And, super job of being thrifty on materials! I like the knob, verses the handle. It seems to fit the overall theme of the project. Thanks for posting a beautiful piece of work.

-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.

Nice table. The proportions look fine but it’s hard to judge from a picture, but in comparison to the space it looks good. I actually really like the style. I like the breadboard ends being the cherry. Adds to the look. I will say that the knob and pull would go back into the storage bin. I would make my own pulls for this table. Maybe even in the maple. All in all you have a nice little table here. Well done.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

I think it is a great looking table. Like Randy, I prefer the knob.

If you insist on some constructive criticism, the following is just my personal opinion:

I’d like the top not quite as thick, and with slightly less overhang all the way around. But again, that’s strictly personal preference.

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

Very well done. I would go with the turned knob.

-- HenryH - PA

I like the contrasting wood. I too, like the wooden knob. One day I will have to build a big island for the kitchen. Thanks for the posting.

-- ShopDogs, Tulsa, OK

I like the table proportions, but it is kind of tough from a picture. Definitely (IMO) a knob for the pulls. And i would normally agree with Charlie about the top thickness, but I think in a kitchen it’s going to look great. Sorry if it seems artificailly sweetened, but I don’t see much to throw rocks at here.

-- Chris

I love the front apron and drawers.

I prefer ther knob

Great work!

-- Martin, Gatineau, Québec

What an active forum you guys have. I really do appreciate the constructive criticism. A great way to look at things differently. With no plans the proportions just kind of took care of themselves. You will love this one. I glued up 4-7 1/2” wide pieces for the top and after doing a trial run on the dull 8” jointer that pulled some big chunks out of the changing grain. Decided to run the pieces through the benchtop planer and get them to thickness with light cuts on both sides. On the very last pass with the very last section, somehow the stand alone infeed roller caught and and it lifted off the ground and the planer gouged a swath about 1/8” deep along about 2 feet out of the middle of the section. And you guessed it, just opposite the side thet was chunked out by the jointer. This dictated my thickness.

Paul

I agree re: the knob. Looks great and I like the top for a kitchen.
What finish did you use on the top?

Paul, if I has a nickel for every time I modified my design due to an accident of some sort, I could quit my day job.

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

Fantastic work milehigh!! proportions look good, nice contrasting wood choice,beautiful finish what did you use? keep up the good work!!

doctor tommy-michigan

-- doctortommy, michigan

Nice looking table.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

I think you have a beautiful piece there. I believe the thicker top gives it a bit of a butcher block feel. I think the breadboard ends could be a little bigger; as they seem too “stubby” at the ends of the table. Is that cherry for the breadboard ends? You have done some beautiful work here. I appreciate you taking the time to provide photos and detail your work.

-- When you earnestly believe you can compensate for a lack of skill by doubling your efforts, there is no end to what you CAN'T do

I appreciate all the feedback guys. Looks like the knob is unanimous(sp). After i took the photos yesterday, i went out and bought some black knobs,but you guys verified it. The finish was 2 coats waterlox original followed by 3 coats waterlox satin. All wiped on.

Paul

Well done. Go with the wood knob. I have a prep table sitting next to me of about the same dimensions that I use as a point of reference. It doesn’t have the breadboard, it doesn’t have the drawers, and it doesn’t have the leg stretchers. Okay, it is a top, aprons, and four legs… I like your stretchers… that’s what caught my eye… Without stretchers, I can roll a cart underneath for a little space savings. Hmmm, form over function or is it the other way around? My reference table has a little less overhang on the ends and the top is not quite as thick… so I’m wondering which I would prefer as to style and utility. Your table is much more aesthetically better looking and of much higher quality.

-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...

I just need to throw in a vote for the bow handle. I like a little splash of metal on a project like that. Depending on what your kitchen hardware looks like a brushed nickel would go really well withe the coloring.

I prefer the knob.