Festool tool demonstration. Walnut table.

[festooltim]

That's Awesome I've been thinking a long time about making a table from some reclaimed Pine I have from some old windows. This is giving me some motivation. Nice work.

 

[VictorL]

What I was questioning about tapering the legs was----  Did you set up any sort of jigging method?

For leg tapering it's very important to have good grip. I used MFT-3 table and TS75 saw. I clamped with 4 blocks.  This method was described on the FOG before, but I can't find it anymore. I cut one side, then taped off cut, rotate, repeat. Something like this:

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i like your method for anchoring the legs.  Have you tried that method before?  Not trying to shoot you down, but i would be a little nervous without either a M&T or DT at the ends.  I tend to go a little on the extra strength side for such situations.  Maybe not always necessary to do more, but I don't care for butt joints when strength is needed.

Tinker

Yes, I used this method many times before. Works just fine.  I place brass threaded 1/4 -20 nut into leg. And use split lock washers. Without them I had to tighten legs often.

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[Tinker]

Thanks.  I see how you did it.
Both for tapering legs and for drawing the table legs and sides together
I have barrel nuts i use for drawing up work bench legs as the wood continues with slight shrinkage.
I have also used them for repairing a poorly made bed a few years ago.
Tinker

 

[Stone Message]

Thanks.  I see how you did it.
Both for tapering legs and for drawing the table legs and sides together
I have barrel nuts i use for drawing up work bench legs as the wood continues with slight shrinkage.
I have also used them for repairing a poorly made bed a few years ago.
Tinker

It is naughty to criticise your wife/partner or house keeper's efforts like this!

Peter

 

[PaulMarcel]

It is naughty to criticise your wife/partner or house keeper's efforts like this!

Peter

www.InstantRimShot.com  [tongue]

 

[mouppe]

What I was questioning about tapering the legs was----  Did you set up any sort of jigging method?

For leg tapering it's very important to have good grip. I used MFT-3 table and TS75 saw. I clamped with 4 blocks.  This method was described on the FOG before, but I can't find it anymore. I cut one side, then taped off cut, rotate, repeat. Something like this:

[attachimg=1]

i like your method for anchoring the legs.  Have you tried that method before?  Not trying to shoot you down, but i would be a little nervous without either a M&T or DT at the ends.  I tend to go a little on the extra strength side for such situations.  Maybe not always necessary to do more, but I don't care for butt joints when strength is needed.

Tinker

Yes, I used this method many times before. Works just fine.  I place brass threaded 1/4 -20 nut into leg. And use split lock washers. Without them I had to tighten legs often.

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It may have been my video that you saw this technique on. Self-promotion-sorry!!! If it wasn't it may be of help anyway.

 

[lumbajac]

What I was questioning about tapering the legs was----  Did you set up any sort of jigging method?

For leg tapering it's very important to have good grip. I used MFT-3 table and TS75 saw. I clamped with 4 blocks.  This method was described on the FOG before, but I can't find it anymore. I cut one side, then taped off cut, rotate, repeat. Something like this:

[attachimg=1]

i like your method for anchoring the legs.  Have you tried that method before?  Not trying to shoot you down, but i would be a little nervous without either a M&T or DT at the ends.  I tend to go a little on the extra strength side for such situations.  Maybe not always necessary to do more, but I don't care for butt joints when strength is needed.

Tinker

Yes, I used this method many times before. Works just fine.  I place brass threaded 1/4 -20 nut into leg. And use split lock washers. Without them I had to tighten legs often.

[attachimg=2]

It may have been my video that you saw this technique on. Self-promotion-sorry!!! If it wasn't it may be of help anyway.

I didn't forget you Richard!!!  Mentioned you and your tapered leg technique in my Festool usage demo... take a look if you missed it:  

Very, very nice wood and end result on your table Victor L.  I would have inorporated some of your techniques into my own
table had I seen it beforehand.  Will do so in attempt #2 of building tables for sure when I get the CMS router setup and some yellow birch perhaps.  Nice job.