Thread: Coffee table for my nephew

Originally Posted by derekcohen

Hi Ian.

Thanks, and good points.

My main concern is the drawer, and how much expansion will take place. It is a close fit here in Perth. Logic says I should remove a little width to allow for some expansion. But how much?

Hi Derek
I know why I'm active at 4 AM Sydney time, but you? -- even allowing for the 3 hour difference.

The drawer.
The sides are quarter sawn and shouldn't move much, if at all. And I don't recall seeing the back, but conventionally it will be shorter than the sides.
Which just leaves the front.
Two options I can think of
Pack a block plane when you travel to the wedding -- just remember to change out of your suit before making any adjustments.
angle the top and bottom of the drawer front so that if it does expand too much it is only binding over a very small width.

Turned out fantastic Derek.
I'm sure the lucky couple will love it!

Originally Posted by ian

Hi Derek

Beautiful work as always.
I hope both David and Avia appreciate the skill and dedication that you have put into this build.
In a ways it's a shame you can't keep it till after this year's wood show ......

Could David and Avia be encouraged to enter it on behalf of Uncle Derek ?????



Cheers

Graeme

Originally Posted by GraemeCook

Could David and Avia be encouraged to enter it on behalf of Uncle Derek ?????

Good thinking

They could enter it in the Sydney Show on Derek's behalf ...

My thanks for all the kind words to all, especially those who offered opinions since one of the reasons I post to to create discussion. There are just so many ways to do joinery, and so many takes on design. We all benefit from the diversity.

This has been an interesting build (they have to be interesting, otherwise why do it?). A challenging design to reproduce with hand tools. The first time I had attempted mitred dovetails. That was interesting. It came together very satisfactorily in the end. I am in awe of the top - that Jarrah is simply stunning ... far more so in real life where you can see the chatoyance and fiddleback.

A couple of better photos (perspective is everything) ...





Thanks again.

Regards from Perth

Derek

That really is a beautiful piece, Derek. Something you should be extremely proud of.