Mahogany Sofa Table

I LOVE this one!

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

It IS very nice. Thanks for sharing Todd.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Thanks for the compliment Wayne C, but you’re just a dog, what do you know?

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Good furnature for one thing when I see it… lol

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Another beautiful piece Todd. The grain and craftmanship are just outstanding. I am in the middle of doing a piece with curved legs and could have used the “7 legs to get 4 good ones” comment earlier. Glad to see that though, so I know it’s not just me. LOL.

Always a pleasure to see your stuff and learn a little bit more about fine woodworking. Thanks for sharing.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

It may seem like I write a lot of explanation in my text. But I like to make it easy for people to glean the information without writing a tech manual. I hope it helps others further their talent.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Be careful the Dog lifts his leg around Fire Hydrants, maybe even tables.

Great table Todd. I can see wood bend when you release uneven balance wood. Were the unusable legs dramatically different?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Great lesson Todd. Thanks. I think the Ash contrasts nicely with the mahogany.

-- There are three types of people in the world, those who can count and those who can't!

There was a substantial amount of movement. One leg actually twisted like someone was wringing water out of it. It was pretty amazing how much it moved. None of the legs moved until the second cut was made.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd,

As Karson said the Dog lifts his leg around maybe even table legs… Maybe that dog got to your table legs?? and it wasn’t tension that caused them to twist!!!!!

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

You have so great design skills. I’m always happy to see the next project. Keep them coming.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

As always, a fabulous piece, Todd. I also greatly appreciate the depth of commentary in your posts.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Todd, that is absolutely spectacular. I really appreciate the explinations you give. Please don’t stop teaching.

-- Making sawdust is what I do best

Beautiful grain! Do you spray the finish?

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

and I really appreciate the info re: caring for the finished product.

(very lovely)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Another great design. I liked the way you gave the top and shelf the same curve as the legs to give them a sence of flow or movement with the legs. Well done again Todd!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

Todd-

Once again great table. I was wondering, are the legs curved on 2 sides. They look like the curve from front and side views. Nice work.

-- Kaleo , http://www.kalafinefurniture.com

The legs are only curved on 2 sides. That is the “secret” of curved legs. Leave the sides facing the other legs flat and curve the outsides only.

In answer to Gizmo’s question: I spray everything. I do light coats, so 4 coats is average to finish. It gives good protection but does not look like plastic. People often get hung up on the number of coats, but that is actually relative to how heavy you lay it on.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Absolutely fantastic.

I guess you should now be known as ”Master” American Craftsman. You have my vote, what say everyone else?

-- Fred Childs, Pasadena, CA - - - Law of the Workshop: Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.

You mean he is not?

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

How many times can we vote?

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY

Aw, Gee Fellas, Thanks.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

man this is the fifth time I looked at this and Im sure I be back!Nice work

-- Phil, Chattanooga,TN

Thats the prettiest piece I have seen so far on the site… Awesome… Not the style we have in our home but I have found myself trying to figure out where I could put it and if I could copy it.

Drew

-- Drew, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Great looking table. Never would have thought to pair ash and mahogany, but it looks amazing. Especially love the figure and grain that came out in the mahogany.

-- Rick - Spring, TX

All you work is impeccable! Thanks for the tip about lacquer. It is gorgeous!

-- Jesus is Lord!

How did I miss this one when you posted? This is great woodworking art. I love this piece and the contrasting woods (colors).

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

this is a striking table. I missed it when you posted it, but just caught it this morning. Wonderful lines, nice color contrast, and this would look good at the WDC.

Have you started the “publicity train” for the WDC yet? If you have, I missed it, and will need to go back and catch up.

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flint Hill's Artisan

I agree with Drew, where could I put it, and how can I make one like it (or similar at least).

Wonderful job Todd.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Todd, it is an exceptional table. The design is graceful and bold at the same time. The base seems solid yet the top floats above all.

It is the details that make this site worth visiting, so please keep writing the details.

-- John

No words. If you could just see the admiration on my face, that would say it all!

-- Paul, Texas

Beautiful job-
Like woodspar said “the design is graceful and bold at the same time.”

rb1

-- rb1

I hadn’t seen this one, Todd. Just beautiful!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Very well done. The mahogany and ash go together well. Nice design.

-- RonR, Massachusetts

Todd,

Sorry, I found this piece so late. But nevertheless, it’s a keeper. Certainly one of my favorites. My passion is A&C designs, particularly those which show imagination and new interpretation. Yours sure fits the bill.

Great piece!!! I be looking at this repeatedly for inspiration.

-- Bob

......................awsome…..................

surprised I never noticed this before. the ribbon stripe mahogany is top of the line. very nice original design

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Hope ya don’t mind that I “favorited” this one for easier future reference…I’m looking for something just like this or similar for the living room and may need to “borrow” some of your design ideas!

Thanks for sharing!

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog

Patrick, I am honored that it you would find it inspirational.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd – Fantastic piece. I, too, really enjoy reading about, studying, and finding lessons and inspiration from Brit (early) and U.S. A&C Period builders, designers, and their work. Charles and Henry Greene would have really liked your design, I believe.

Like you, the brothers Greene used Asian and architectural influences to soften and make (in my opinion) their designs warmer and more inviting. I see a distinctly positive difference in the “feel” of their (and yours) designs as opposed to the strictly utilitarian and rectilinear feel displayed by the earlier designs of Morris, Stickley, Roycroft and others.

Thanks for sharing this, I look forward to showing a couple of my own soon – JB

-- -JB

Great table Todd…I think I want to build one similar…still looking for ideas.

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

Nice curves! HA HA. I really like the design. It is not too curvy and modern, just right. Great Job.

-- William Wilmington,NC

My favorite piece! Absolutely georgeous!