Hall table

**Andy Mac** · 14th July 2005, 12:17 AM

Here's a piece I made a while back. The design uses fairly straight lines, offset by the natural branch stretcher, and the drawer front. I found that piece in a firewood heap, some type of Eucalypt with a strange growth that works well as a handle/pull. The legs are spotted gum, top and drawer sides are camphor laurel, and the branch is cotoneaster. The sides of the drawer are dovetailed to the front, which is hollowed out by cove-cutting on the table saw.
Cheers,
Andrew

**Gumby** · 14th July 2005, 12:20 AM

That's nice but i seriously think you've spent too much time watching men in tight lycra shorts !

**Different** · 14th July 2005, 01:30 AM

Andy Mac

That is one of the mose refreshing, Inspired designs I have seen.
Outstanding work .
Worth a Greenie.

Ross

**Harry72** · 14th July 2005, 08:18 AM

Nice firewood you have up there!

**junkboy999** · 14th July 2005, 09:58 AM

Mac

Man I love the the rich man's "SWISS FAMILY ROBERSON" Looks. that is great.

**Jill** · 14th July 2005, 10:52 AM

I am inspired, Andrew! Fine woodwork with a rustic twist!

Jill

**goodwoody** · 14th July 2005, 11:22 AM

Swan Lake inspired?

Good use of features. I like it.

**zenwood** · 14th July 2005, 11:38 AM

I like everything about this piece, except the drawer pull. Bit too 'biological' for my taste. I reckon another little cotoneaster twig as a drawer pull would have worked better for me. Rest is superb, very well executed, and nice proportions.

The drawer front seems to have quite a large radius hollow on the inside, implying that you must have done the coving almost at 90 degrees to the tablesaw blade, yes?

How did you cut the tenons to fit the natural twig into the lower side rails?

**Zed** · 14th July 2005, 01:40 PM

interesting design, I think you'd need a certain decor to fit with this. if I may suggest it comes across with three messages :

rustic (due to the cross brace twig)
avant gard ( the drawer front)
formal (straight lines and complementary dimensions)

not sure if i'd buy one... :confused:

note this is my opinion only - obviously some excellent craftmanship....(eg leg angle changes at top...)

cheers

**AlexS** · 14th July 2005, 02:59 PM

I quite like it, I think the natural drawer pull works, as do the light legs and the twig stretcher. If anything, I think the top makes it look top-heavy - maybe if it was about half the thickness. Thats just my opinion & may be right or wrong.

**RufflyRustic** · 14th July 2005, 04:59 PM

Great Idea! Very interesting result as has been previously said

Love the mix of twig, natural edge and straight line legs.

Cheers
RufflyRustic

**Gumby** · 14th July 2005, 05:33 PM

Originally Posted by AlexS

I think the natural drawer pull works,

I'd feel an urge to wash my hands after opening it though

**Andy Mac** · 14th July 2005, 08:18 PM

Thanks guys,
I appreciate the comments. It does seem top heavy, (I have a little fellow crawling about and worry he'll topple it) but I still enjoy the light-looking legs. If I had the tools I'd maybe try to halve the slab, but not inclined to plane it down!
The cove-cutting was done very gradually, as it's hardwood, and I did kick it towards 90 to finish ....with a v.sharp blade.
The branch is round tenon, whittled.
Cheers,
Andy

**dan_tom** · 15th July 2005, 10:36 AM

Excellent work Andrew! I like the twig at the bottom - interesting design.
What are the dimensions like?
Looking forward to seeing your next piece.
Cheers
Dan

**Peter36** · 15th July 2005, 06:49 PM

Great looking table Andy Mac . I particularly like the natural feature drawer handle . Have you hand finished the drawer front and handle ?

Peter

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