nclemmons
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Just competed this side table. It's a versatile design that can sit next to a chair or turn inward and be used in the middle of a couch. Works great for holding a remote control, a drink, book, notebook, or tablet.
Materials were scraps that I had in the pile left over from other projects. Walnut, figured maple, and lacewood. The back is tapered from the bottom to the top and rounded on the back side. Dominos hold the corner braces in place top and bottom. The back cants forward about 3 degrees and the top and bottom are parallel to the floor but at 3 degree angles to the back. This adds stability by pitching the table forward as well as interest. There are four rubber tips on the bottom to elevate the table off the carpet and give it a bit more stability.
Finish is two coats of oil wet sanded and then two coats of sprayed lacquer. Festools used included sanders, 1010 router, domino, jigsaw and CXS drill. There was a fair amount of hand plane and scraper work shaping the back. I had to use the sanders to finish and clean up tear out given the figure on the maple, but I'm pleased with how well the figure pops on all faces.
Top and bottom are attached to the back with two countersunk screws covered with walnut plugs. Those plus the dominos in the two braces provide a lot of strength.
Feedback welcome -
neil
Materials were scraps that I had in the pile left over from other projects. Walnut, figured maple, and lacewood. The back is tapered from the bottom to the top and rounded on the back side. Dominos hold the corner braces in place top and bottom. The back cants forward about 3 degrees and the top and bottom are parallel to the floor but at 3 degree angles to the back. This adds stability by pitching the table forward as well as interest. There are four rubber tips on the bottom to elevate the table off the carpet and give it a bit more stability.
Finish is two coats of oil wet sanded and then two coats of sprayed lacquer. Festools used included sanders, 1010 router, domino, jigsaw and CXS drill. There was a fair amount of hand plane and scraper work shaping the back. I had to use the sanders to finish and clean up tear out given the figure on the maple, but I'm pleased with how well the figure pops on all faces.
Top and bottom are attached to the back with two countersunk screws covered with walnut plugs. Those plus the dominos in the two braces provide a lot of strength.
Feedback welcome -
neil
