Project Information
This is a two drawer mission coffee table I modeled after a Stickley three drawer with a narrow lower shelf. I matched the slat size and spacing to my TV console door (1/2" square slats with 3/4" spacing).
I wanted the drawers to open both ways, but didn't like the mechanical slides that are available (what I normally use). I got the idea for the exposed drawer runners (in black) from an article on the work of Mark Love in the December/January 2010 issue of American Woodworker.
The legs are 4/4, mitered and glued to give quarter sawn grain on all sides.
Note - I picked up a lock miter router bit for the legs and followed the Fine Woodworking process using a sled to cut the joints. I cut perfect full length test joints using red oak and went on to cut the first leg. After wrapping it tight in bungee cord and beating it with a dead blow (their instructions), I added clamps, and still could not pull the corners tight. I changed to the mitered legs, using tape on the outside, adding glue, and folding the leg closed (just like a box). I added clamps where needed, and I had tight corners.
4/4 quarter sawn white oak for the drawer faces
5/4 quarter sawn white oak for everything else
Lowes Cabot Early American stain
General Finishes ebony dye on the drawer runners
General Finishes Arm-R-Seal satin top coat
I wanted the drawers to open both ways, but didn't like the mechanical slides that are available (what I normally use). I got the idea for the exposed drawer runners (in black) from an article on the work of Mark Love in the December/January 2010 issue of American Woodworker.
The legs are 4/4, mitered and glued to give quarter sawn grain on all sides.
Note - I picked up a lock miter router bit for the legs and followed the Fine Woodworking process using a sled to cut the joints. I cut perfect full length test joints using red oak and went on to cut the first leg. After wrapping it tight in bungee cord and beating it with a dead blow (their instructions), I added clamps, and still could not pull the corners tight. I changed to the mitered legs, using tape on the outside, adding glue, and folding the leg closed (just like a box). I added clamps where needed, and I had tight corners.
4/4 quarter sawn white oak for the drawer faces
5/4 quarter sawn white oak for everything else
Lowes Cabot Early American stain
General Finishes ebony dye on the drawer runners
General Finishes Arm-R-Seal satin top coat