| Project by propcarver | posted 629 days ago | 486 views | 0 times favorited | 10 comments |  |
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I found some maple boards in a firewood pile and thought I’d try my hand at making a table.
I took a guess at the dimensions and drew up some simple plans.
Here is the end result. 40 wide by 12 1/2 deep. The legs 1 1/2 square are tapered on two faces to 3/4.
I used a shop built tapering jig similar to the one by Fine Woodworking mag. Works great. Repeatable results and my hands are as far away from the blade as possible.
10 comments so far
Lakey
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posted 629 days ago
Now that is just danged pretty! Love the simple lines – works perfect with the wood. The knot is lovely.
-- "No Board Left Behind"
Scott Bryan
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posted 629 days ago
This is a very nice table. I like the design of the piece. And to think that this appeared destined for the fireplace!!!! Instead of a few minutes of heat this wood is a family heirloom.
Very nice post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
griff
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posted 629 days ago
Good lookin fire wood, better lookin hen house and a beautiful table , great job
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
Mario
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posted 628 days ago
That is the best looking firewood I have ever seen. Nice work!
-- Hope Never fails
mjlauro
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posted 628 days ago
Great use of “scraps”? Looks great !
darryl
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posted 628 days ago
looks nice.
I like the tapered legs and overall it looks well porportioned.
good job.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 628 days ago
Some of the nicest “firewood” I’ve ever seen!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
propcarver
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posted 628 days ago
thanks everyone for the comments and kind words. These tables are fun to build.
cajunpen
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posted 627 days ago
Good looking table – looks much better now than it would have after hitting the fireplace.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
trifern
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posted 528 days ago
Nice looking pile of firewood,
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.