Bedside Tables

Very nice. That combo always is a good choice for contrast. I like your bed too. I built a twin size for my son a few years ago, but the larger size looks just as good. Thanks for the post.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Look very nice. Sliding dovetail as a drawer guide – just for an added challenge.

-- Bob

Beautiful work!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Good job looks great with your bed.

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

Very nice, I like the contrasting colors and the finish of the tiger stripes.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

These are very nice. I like the design and your execution. Love the tiger maple

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

Very nice Cabinets, you did a great build on them. I really like the mix

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Stunning bedside tables. I love your choice of woods. Your craftsmanship and execution are admirable. Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Very nice, I really like the design and the contrast between the woods.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

nice balance in the design, those wood really set each other off, i definitely have joinery envy

-- "No need to measure, just cut" Hans

Great job! I love the tiger maple and the contrast with the walnut.

-- Calgary Bill

Beautiful tables, fine work.

-- Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didin't do then by the ones you did. - Mark Twain

Nice project for the homestead…should get years of enjoyment…thanks for the post…Blkcherry

Excellent design. That tiger maple is a nice contrast. Did you make the bed frame too?

Thanks eveyone! I also made the bed (also from walnut) that was another Stickley inspired project.

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

A terrific looking set, & very well crafted.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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I should add that the purpose of the dovetailed drawer guide is that it prevents the drawer from tipping forward when extended. There is no need to support the drawer from the top.

Here is a close-up picture of the dovetailed drawer guide. The dovetailed portion is nailed with small brads to the main support.

Thanks again for all the great comments!

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

Very nice indeed, and as many have stated great wood combo (and a favourite of mine)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Very nice wood, design, and execution. Are the drawer handles shaped on the underside?

Wow Brian, those are sweeet! I love the wood combination. It looks like they match your bed frame/headboard. Did you make them as well?

-- Martin, Kansas

Thanks everyone! The handles were coved underneath with a core box router bit. I almost hogged out too much, forgetting that I still needed to drive screws into them.

The bed was another Stickley inspired piece ( I’m a big Stickley fan). You can see more pictures of it including in process pics on my website (with measurements). I went to a Stickley store here in High Point and measured it up Norm style! Theirs only comes in Queen so I had to convert some of the measurements to accomodate a King mattress and add more slats.

You can see it here: http://www.garagewoodworks.com/Ellis_Mission_Bed.htm

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

Those are excelently designed. Thanks for sharing.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Great looking side tables . Look beautiful

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Beautiful and well balanced. The contrasting woods really draws my interest. Excellent workmanship. Wow.

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.

excellent design and work
Thanks Fritz

HI Brian;

Your work here is exquisite!

Great choice of woods and the design is superb.

Lee

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I really love those bedside tables.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

awesome dude

Very nice work! Two questions: (1) How did you attached the top to the base? Did you glue it down or use some sort of fastner to allow the top to float? (2) Did you finish the inside of the drawer?

Thank you, David

-- dcutter

David,

The top was attached with table top fasteners that go into biscuit slots in the table aprons.

The inside of the drawer was finished with the same finish (Minwax Tung Oil Finish).

Thanks!

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

Cool. One other question. For the drawer slide – on the bottom of the drawer how did you incorporate the dovetail slide? Was it routered into the front/back panel of the drawer? Was it a seperate piece you added? I’m about to make a replication Stickley console table and want to do it properly and am unsure as to how I should do the drawer slides….along the sides, bottom or no slide at all? Thanks!

-- dcutter

The dovetail slide on the drawer (female) was made separetly. It was attached underneath the drawer with a screw in the back and a m&t in the drawer front. Let me know if this is not clear. You can find more details at my personal website.

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com

David here is a picture:

There are more pictures and details here:
http://www.garagewoodworks.com/Bedside_Project.htm

-- Brian http://www.garagewoodworks.com