Oak and Walnut Table

darn nice “leftovers”

how’d you join it all up?

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

Scott, if this is an example of the work you are doing at the beginning of your woodworking career – you are going to be very impressive. I can’t wait to see your future projects.

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

oh my. Isn’t this lovely!!!
leftovers… wow

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nice work, I love contrasting woods in a project. Joinery??

-- James - Geneva, Switzerland

what a nice project. Congrats. What is your next project going to be?

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

Great combination of woods. The quarter sawn oak really stands out with the walnut.. Nice..

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

Just a beautiful piece of woodworking Scott. Great contrast in wood colors. You had some mighty fine left overs in your garage!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Thank you for the very nice comments! I was asked about joinery. The sides and the back are mortise and tenon joined and glued. In addition, from inside the case, I shot a couple 1” nails into each leg, through the tenons. The top is biscuit joined and glued together. The top is secured with metal tabletop clips. The drawer fronts are secured to the sides with sliding dovetail joints and glue. They look good, are strong and I can cut them so much quicker on the table router than doing other joints.

Next project(s). I just finished a step stool for the kids at church to use to reach the drinking fountain. I’ve also just started making a cherry chest of drawers to be auctioned off next year, for a charity that benefits abused and neglected kids.

Thanks again for the kind words.

Scott Alan in Madison

Would you be willing to blog your progress and process on the building of the cherry chest??? I’d be very interested! No pressure, just friendly nudging…

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

Hi Scott,

That’s a beautiful table!

Great contrast, design, and proportion!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com