Several weeks ago my sister and wife told me that I needed to build a table for my mom. She will be using it outside but under a porch. The requirements were that it was round, could hold a plant in pot under the table, and was about 32 inches in diameter. It took me more time to figure out the look and design than it took to build the table itself. Overall it as a fun project - the real test will be if my mom likes the table or not. It is intended to match some adirondac chairs that I made for her porch.
The first picture shows the plans, drawn out full scale in plan view. All of the components (other than the legs) were cut to the dimensions of the drawing. I've over time gone to more minimalist plans and keep most of the detail in my head.
The frame for the table top was build using the small Domino (6x40) with the slats attached to the frame with screws. I used the T15 and CSX to drill the screw holes and drive the screws. The slats were cut to a rough circle using the Trion jigsaw. A picture shows the homemade jig I assembled to use with the 1400 router to route the table top to final shape. I used the same setup to round over the table top slightly.
The legs were assembled using the large Domino. I purchased the large Domino to build doors for my new shop and house. It worked great on the doors, and now I'm finding many more projects which I've used it. I find it more stable and enjoyable than the small Domino. They are two of my favorite tools. I used 8x100 dominos with a through cut top and middle for each leg and then into the top and middle supports. I cut the mortices prior to shaping these pieces to their final configuration. The middle support was rounded into the circumference of the legs to allow a place for the plant pot to sit.
I used 5/4 white oak rough planed for all the components except the top frame. The RO150 was great for rough initial sanding. Final sanding and some minor sculpting on the legs was done with the RO90. Final sanding with the ETS150.
The pictures show the table with clamping straps still in place. After the glue dries I'll disassemble the slats from the top frame to allow for easier finishing. My wife is the finisher so the project now moves to her side of the shop.
The first picture shows the plans, drawn out full scale in plan view. All of the components (other than the legs) were cut to the dimensions of the drawing. I've over time gone to more minimalist plans and keep most of the detail in my head.
The frame for the table top was build using the small Domino (6x40) with the slats attached to the frame with screws. I used the T15 and CSX to drill the screw holes and drive the screws. The slats were cut to a rough circle using the Trion jigsaw. A picture shows the homemade jig I assembled to use with the 1400 router to route the table top to final shape. I used the same setup to round over the table top slightly.
The legs were assembled using the large Domino. I purchased the large Domino to build doors for my new shop and house. It worked great on the doors, and now I'm finding many more projects which I've used it. I find it more stable and enjoyable than the small Domino. They are two of my favorite tools. I used 8x100 dominos with a through cut top and middle for each leg and then into the top and middle supports. I cut the mortices prior to shaping these pieces to their final configuration. The middle support was rounded into the circumference of the legs to allow a place for the plant pot to sit.
I used 5/4 white oak rough planed for all the components except the top frame. The RO150 was great for rough initial sanding. Final sanding and some minor sculpting on the legs was done with the RO90. Final sanding with the ETS150.
The pictures show the table with clamping straps still in place. After the glue dries I'll disassemble the slats from the top frame to allow for easier finishing. My wife is the finisher so the project now moves to her side of the shop.
