Floating Top Table

That is Super COOL!

How much of the Top is connecting to something?

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The table is beautiful, you did a wonderful job on it.

I do have one question for you. The design of the legs looks great but I would like to no how strong does the table feel? I would like to make two tables like yours but was worried about legs.

Thanks for sharing.

I like this table a lot

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The top feels and is actually very secure to the base. It’s held on with 4 figure 8 table top fasteners – http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=786&filter=figure-8%20fasteners – which are screwed to the bottom of the top and to the walnut supports which are mortised to the base aprons.

-- Don

Aghhhhaaaa…. so simple… I expected something a lot more elegant! :)

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Very nice table, i am curious though, why did you choose to taper the legs towards the inside?

-- Just because you’ve always done it that way doesn’t mean it’s not incredibly stupid.

I have read that article 3 times in Wood Magazine. I really want to make this but have no where to put this in Blondies House ( lol ) Notice I said her house :>)

You did a great job on this and I might have to make one for a gift for someone.
Thx for sharing.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

JGM0658 – The legs are tapered that way because that’s what the plans called for. Initially, I thought it was strange too as the other tables I’ve made the insides of the legs were tapered. I kinda like the look.

ken90712 – This design doesn’t fit at all in our house either which is mostly mission (note the oak and black walnut base moulding). I followed the plan as written, however, the next one will be slightly different to more fit our interior. Or, I’ll build new furniture to fit this!

Something I forgot to mention – that chamfer detail on the top of the legs is best done BEFORE tapering the legs. I have no idea why they used a bandsaw for most of this project. It would have been the last tool I would have thought of using. Of course, doing most everything with a hand plane sounds like way too much work too!

-- Don

I love it—The ‘tension’ of the piece, keeps my attention! ;-)

-- Tom Snyder - theJaz

I love “floating top” designs and this one is spectacular!!!! I really like the triagular legs!!! Great job!!!!!!

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Very nicely done. Thanks for sharing. I have been meaning to make one but I wanted to see one first—Thanks so much for posting

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Nicely done. I have that issue set aside for ust this project. Now all I need is someone to want/or need one.

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Really nice table I am also planning on making this table. I also like your base boards nice touch with the walnut

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was looking for plans and read your blog. Went to my stash of Wood Magazines and there it was. Thanks

-- Baron von App Wood Working

baron:

Why not post the Issue#, Date, etc. ... to make it easier on the rest of us? :)

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