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This is the very first piece of furniture I’ve ever made. I didn’t really follow any plan, though I should have. I thought about adding a bottom shelf, but it was an afterthought and since the legs are attached I’m not really sure how to do it. I will have to call this one “done” and try to do better the next time.
This was built of a local wood here in Papua New Guinea called, Kwila. The two end top pieces are fixed in place, but the middle, of course is not. I have experience a little swelling that makes the middle section fairly tight, but it contracts again with the weather. I’m not sure how to remedy this issue.
I welcome any and all critiques and advice. Thanks.
-- John Michael George, www.ntm.org/john_george
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 311 days ago
Good job really unique piece
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workerinwood
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#2 posted 311 days ago
Nice work!! Like your design.
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#3 posted 311 days ago
Nice table, especially for a first project. I like the wood, nice colour and grain. You did a nice job on the tapered legs and the little storage area under the top was a nice surprise. Well done.
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#4 posted 310 days ago
Nice and creative, well tought out.
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JohnMeeley
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#5 posted 310 days ago
Back bevel the center piece. Your joint will still look tight and also bind, but the friction may be reduced enough to not LOCK you out. I would do this when conditions are at the loosest for abit of time.
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JohnnyMike
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#6 posted 310 days ago
Thanks for the kind words everybody.
John, thanks for the tip. I think I’m going to give it a while to let everything settle a bit, and see how it does, but will probably give that a try afterwards. Thanks for the tip.
-- John Michael George, www.ntm.org/john_george
nathan01
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#7 posted 233 days ago
That’s a really good start, you really have a good finishing technique, the bedside table looks amazing and make sure you make a shelve at its bottom by the same wood you have made table with.
Thanks
Good luck..
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