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You may be wondering what a 3 M coffee table is. My wife told me she wanted a new coffee table and showed me a picture of a mission style coffee table, (with an $800 price tag). Hence the first “M”. In true Lumberjocks tradition I said “I can make that”. I have observed that a common trait among LJ’s is “fiscal conservatism”. So I told myself, “I’m not going to spend any money on this project.” Since I have a good bit of wood that we harvested from our yard I thought this to be doable. (See my Saddle Stools project for details) Therefore”M #2 “No Money”. The third M was simply a personal challenge. This project contains no metal. Not a nail, brad, staple, nail or screw. Mortise and tenon joinery with false tenons. Oak drawer slides. BTW, the birch drawer material was given to me. :-) The finish is boiled linseed oil and wax over a mix of golden oak and gunstock min-wax stain. I spent about 18 days on this project.
-- Roy L, Arizona
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RexMcKinnon
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#1 posted 1317 days ago
That is nice. Drawers are so useful on a coffe table. Great for hiding remotes and other stuff when guests come over.
-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
Kindlingmaker
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#2 posted 1317 days ago
18 days well spent! Great looking table, ya done good!
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FenceWorkshop
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#3 posted 1316 days ago
A great looking table. It was worth the time.
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Ken90712
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#4 posted 1316 days ago
Nice! No metal thats is dedication as well as impressive.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
CharlieM1958
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#5 posted 1316 days ago
Well done!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
stevemc
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#6 posted 1316 days ago
How is top held on, and is there a way for the top to expand? Did you use dowels, splines or biscuits in top?
-- Steve, Gainesville, Fl
David65
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#7 posted 1316 days ago
Very nice and well done…
-- David '65
ROY53
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#8 posted 1316 days ago
stevemc,
I held the top on with threaded dowels I made. I made allowance for expansion. No dowels biscuits or splines.
-- Roy L, Arizona
Raspar
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#9 posted 1316 days ago
I love the table, and the 3Ms. This could be a challenge idea for a future contest. Only use the wood on hand and create a piece. Just a idea.
-- Have thy tools ready. God will find thee work.
mcoyfrog
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#10 posted 1316 days ago
Sweet, very nice table
-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug
Vincent Nocito
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#11 posted 1316 days ago
Nice project and using home grown lumber is a big plus.
MOJOE
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#12 posted 1316 days ago
awsome!!
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Tim
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#13 posted 1316 days ago
Most excellent!
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Beginningwoodworker
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#14 posted 1316 days ago
Nice coffee table.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
ericandcandi
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#15 posted 1316 days ago
You made it to my favorites folder, good job….....How about shooting us the plans for that?
-- ericandcandi in Louisiana- Home of the "LSU Tigers"
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