| Project by oldnovice | posted 318 days ago | 1194 views | 5 times favorited | 11 comments |  |
 |
I made this table for a co-worker of mine back in the ‘70’s. She told me she wanted a Norwegian style coffee table and I had no idea what that meant.
She explained that the only real difference is the height as it is meant to serve refreshments. She wanted it to look somewhat rustic, a very light color wood, and easy to move. I suggested pine and gave a sketch (no CAD available as yet).
As she requested I built it to be knocked down which turned out to be a good idea because when she retired she move back to Norway and took the table with her.
The stretcher is held in place with wedges and the legs are attached to cleats that are screwed to the table bottom. The table “knocks down” to four pieces; the top, two identical legs, and the stretcher.
The pictures are both BD (before digital)!
-- "I never met a board I didn't like!"
| Pin It |
11 comments so far
Ken90712
home | projects | blog
12676 posts in 1360 days
#1 posted 318 days ago
Great looking table!
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
macin
home | projects | blog
73 posts in 712 days
#2 posted 317 days ago
Dette er flot bord
workerinwood
home | projects | blog
2492 posts in 1239 days
#3 posted 317 days ago
Nice job, looks great!!
-- Jack, Albuquerque
moment
home | projects | blog
1642 posts in 853 days
#4 posted 317 days ago
It looks like a very well made table and looks like it was fun to build . best wishes .
Dan'um Style
home | projects | blog
10806 posts in 2155 days
#5 posted 317 days ago
very nice work. bet it has aged beautifully. you should look the lady up in Norway and get a recent photo
-- keeping myself entertained
oldnovice
home | projects | blog
1769 posts in 1540 days
#6 posted 317 days ago
Dan,
Thanks for the idea! She is on Facebook and my wife still corresponds with her.
The cost of living in Norway is out of sight
Consumer Prices in Chicago, IL are 42.57% lower than in Oslo
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Chicago, IL are 36.95% lower than in Oslo
Rent Prices in Chicago, IL are 13.62% lower than in Oslo
Restaurant Prices in Chicago, IL are 50.24% lower than in Oslo
Groceries Prices in Chicago, IL are 42.52% lower than in Oslo
Local Purchasing Power in Chicago, IL is 36.15% higher than in Oslo
I wonder how she is doing on her U.S. retirement income!
-- "I never met a board I didn't like!"
Jim Bertelson
home | projects | blog
3337 posts in 1336 days
#7 posted 316 days ago
Looks good, and the knockdown capability is unique. Thanks for the ideas….......
-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska
dustyal
home | projects | blog
1125 posts in 1647 days
#8 posted 315 days ago
I’m thinking, nice workbench, assembly table… or beer hall… take your pick.
Nicely done, the old fashioned way..
-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...
Rick
home | projects | blog
3558 posts in 1205 days
#9 posted 315 days ago
Very Nice Project Indeed! Well Done!
Rick
-- ENJOY YOURSELVES GUYS!!!
Bertha
home | projects | blog
13115 posts in 865 days
#10 posted 314 days ago
You know you’ve made a nice piece when someone breaks it down and takes it to Norway! I really like it.
-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog
AJswoodshop
home | projects | blog
1038 posts in 448 days
#11 posted 263 days ago
Very nice table, Keep up the good work!
AJ
-- If I can do it.....so can you! -AJswoodshop
Have your say...