Needlework Table

[derekcohen]

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[derekcohen]

New build. I would like to share the design to date. At this stage it is open to modifications. I am happy to hear your thoughts ... after all, that is the point of these builds - to create discussion.

So, a needlework table .. now you know my secret passion :)


The brief is that the needlework table is to replace the table in the family room, where it will do duel duty for my wife and be used as a side table for coffee cups, etc. I built the existing table 30 years ago as an extension for our dining room table, and it was used until recently in the entrance hall. Now I plan to recycle the legs into a country style dining room table for my son ...


https://i.postimg.cc/MKgfLyjs/Family-Room1.jpg

This table is too high to be used as a side table. The new table will reach the underside of its rails, about the same height as the armchair arm rests. It will be as wide as the existing table ...

The planned needlework table. The top is 850mm wide. There is a 10mm overhang front and rear, and 100mm at each side.
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https://i.postimg.cc/5NW3xzXj/1.jpg

The elevation view looks a little plain at this stage, but it is a canvas, and the intention is to inlay some bright colours later on. The legs actually splay more than they appear here as they do so 45 degrees/diagonally rather than coplanar to the front and rear.

The front of the table is bowed and has 3 drawers. Since this is a needlework table, where the contents need to be accessible. Two of the drawers will pivot from the outer sides. This will enable all drawers to be open at the same time.

The carcase is to be Hard Maple, as will be the side drawers. The centre drawer will be the same wood as the table top, but I am not decided on this yet. Possibly figured Jarrah as it will be a good contrast to bright inlay.

The underside of the drawers is coved to reduce the apparent height.

https://i.postimg.cc/HxJ2L408/1-1.jpg

The plan of the table - It looks like it needs "slimming down" in this picture, but it may be the angle at which the shot was taken ...

https://i.postimg.cc/G2ZjT8z7/2.jpg

Of note, the legs are round and tapered with the splay. Mortice-and-tenon joinery.

Some specs of the construction ...

https://i.postimg.cc/ryrjXjFv/3.jpg

Thoughts?

Regards from Perth

Derek

[derekcohen]

Stacked pivoting drawers (and no middle drawer) was my first model ...

https://i.postimg.cc/Cx98MT1Y/5.jpg

I moved on from this as it looked boring.

mmmm .... I ran this past my wife. She prefers this version!

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Paul Sutton]

Looks like it's going to be a nice piece of furniture :2tsup:
Question why dont you just post the image link into the post instead of the link to the page just click on the small photo icon and insert the image address instead:2tsup:
like this.
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[derekcohen]

Paul, my photos are saved to PhotoImage. This makes it possible to insert a full sized phot rather than a thumbnail. As a reader, I find it less intrusive to not have to enlarge photos. Don’t you think so?

Regards from Perth

Derek

[warrick]

Paul, my photos are saved to PhotoImage. Is that Postimage ?


This makes it possible to insert a full sized phot rather than a thumbnail. As a reader, I find it less intrusive to not have to enlarge photos. Don’t you think so?

I like the larger images as you can read the story and scroll through the images at the same time :)

Rick

[derekcohen]

Yes, "PostImage". :C Thanks Warrick.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Optimark]

Derek, I've always liked your posts which allow one to view the picture and the text at the same time.

Mick.