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Post by fredbelknap on Mar 21, 2010 9:13:37 GMT -6
Just a simple table but I like it. I made it a little taller than regular coffee table as it will have a laptop on it most of the time.  |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Mar 21, 2010 11:36:41 GMT -6
Very NICE, Fred! Beautiful!  |
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Post by sachbvn on Mar 21, 2010 12:45:35 GMT -6
Fred, VERY nice! It looked taller than "normal" and I like it. Being a tall guy - things rarely fit me the way they would fit a normal height person.
Question - are those bottom slats notched and then fit over the bottom apron? Like a dado fit? Clever idea!
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Post by fredbelknap on Mar 21, 2010 13:14:48 GMT -6
Zac thanks, I notched the cross piece about 3/8". easier to get them to fit.
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Post by Beamer on Mar 21, 2010 13:28:58 GMT -6
NICE work Fred!  Looks fantastic! Maybe one day mine'll be done  |
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Post by Ruffnek on Mar 21, 2010 13:37:35 GMT -6
That's very good work, Fred. I like the clean lines and uncluttered look of it. Notching the bottom slats to fit over the stretchers was a nice touch and like you said, made keeping the ends even a snap.
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Post by art3427 on Mar 21, 2010 20:05:44 GMT -6
Don't underestimate the challenge of clean, simple, straight lines in a piece. I find they require a higher attention to the natural details of the wood. Plus there is actual zero space for a big "OOPS" since there are no detailed shapings/moldings to hide them. A natural finish also raises the bar in that poor joinery and wads of filler stick out like a sore thumb.
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Post by fredbelknap on Mar 21, 2010 20:38:27 GMT -6
I appreciate everyones comments. The most time consuming, other than finishing was making the legs. Each leg is made up of four pieces. Thanks for helping me get them glued up. I thought about turning the legs but I'm not a big fan of turned legs. The finish is wipe on poly, clear satin.
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Post by rrich on Mar 21, 2010 21:03:41 GMT -6
Fred,
WOW!!!
Really looks good. Sort of a take off on Mission style.
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Post by Leo Voisine on Mar 22, 2010 10:05:39 GMT -6
Well - I - like it.
Nice job.
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Post by dcarter636 on Mar 22, 2010 14:17:55 GMT -6
That's a very nicely executed practical piece Fred.
Would you choose to make a set of legs that way again? I have been tempted to try, knowing that is how Stickley & Co. got QS white oak figure on all sides of their Craftsman furniture.
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Post by boodrow on Mar 22, 2010 18:29:18 GMT -6
Fred a great piece of furniture. U done good on the work and the finish. Me likes
Boodrow
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Post by fredbelknap on Mar 22, 2010 20:20:21 GMT -6
That's a very nicely executed practical piece Fred. Would you choose to make a set of legs that way again? I have been tempted to try, knowing that is how Stickley & Co. got QS white oak figure on all sides of their Craftsman furniture. Dave I probably would. The joints aren't visible unless you know they are there and look real close. Those legs have a slight taper on the two inside sides. I never made any great effort to match the grain. Fred |
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Post by dicklaxt on Mar 24, 2010 0:27:01 GMT -6
Great Job Fred,,,,,,,,,see us old guys can do it too.
How did you attach the top?
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Post by fredbelknap on Mar 24, 2010 5:41:02 GMT -6
Great Job Fred,,,,,,,,,see us old guys can do it too. How did you attach the top? Thanks Dick. I like this way...  |
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Post by dicklaxt on Mar 24, 2010 15:16:15 GMT -6
I did exactly that method myself,,,,,,,,,
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Post by Beamer on Mar 24, 2010 18:24:03 GMT -6
Me too on my end tables! Works fantastic  My coffee table will be a different story, tho. No apron around the top - i'll have to think on that one a little more - i can prolly pocket hole one side without much issue - but the legs need attachin' somehow, too. |
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Post by Joe Lyddon on Mar 24, 2010 19:30:59 GMT -6
That is the way Norm does it too... ;D ;D
It's a good way to go... ;D ;D
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Post by wisardd1 on Mar 27, 2010 10:57:49 GMT -6
very nice and clean.
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