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Thread: A bit of practice
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1st August 2009, 04:29 PM #1
A bit of practice
Hi there,
I was asked to make a pair of side tables to match or at least be compatible with the entertainment unit. That is built from recycled hardwoods with nail holes and gum veins, looks very rustic. I scored some old floor joists and set too picking out the bits with character. The reverse of normal selection. Being a lazy woodworker I went to bunnies to get table leg brackets but they dont have any. I could have found some on line but I decided I needed the practice at M&T joints as it has been a very long time since I did any. First instinct was cobble up a jig for the tablesaw but my growing collection of rescued saws and chisels were calling out for quality time with me. 16 M&Ts mostly hand cut. I used the drill press to remove most of the mortise and trimmed up with chisels. A while ago on here someone showed how it is easier to round the corners of the tenon with a rasp than square the corners of the miter. That is a great time saver. I have now to do final fit and glue the legs to the aprons. Tops are already glued up. Then I am thinking an oil or perhaps a danish oil finish.
Anyhow pics of progress so far.
Regards
John
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21st August 2009, 03:38 PM #2
Well I finally got them finished. Got too many other things keeping me away from the shed. The aim was to be compatible with the entertainment unit so nail holes a grotty bits left in. I am fairly happy with the match. Finished with 2 coats of danish oil and will get a bit of wax in a few weeks when the d o has hardened up. Pics show the unit they are in the room with and final resting place.
Regards
John
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21st August 2009, 05:33 PM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Nice one John, a good match even the floor and fireplace go well with it.
Regards,
Bob
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21st August 2009, 06:01 PM #4
John, that's what I call ''fine woodwork''.
Perfect match with the other furniture, love it.
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21st August 2009, 06:50 PM #5SENIOR MEMBER
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Very nice work. I can see myself sitting in that arm chair, with a table by the arm with a cup of coffee and chocolate on it while I enjoy the offerings of the entertainment centre. A lovely and highly functional piece of work.
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21st August 2009, 11:15 PM #6SENIOR MEMBER
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+1, except for me it would be a glass of red and a nice cheese plate.
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22nd August 2009, 01:00 PM #7
Lovely work, John. They are a great addition to the room.
Well done.
Tex
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22nd August 2009, 03:07 PM #8
Very nice and well done!
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
Regards, Woodwould.
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22nd August 2009, 10:18 PM #9
Thanks for the replies. To put some minds at ease, it looks ok with a cup of coffee on it and even better supporting a glass of red.
Regards
John
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23rd August 2009, 05:09 PM #10
Hi John,
What they all said. Goes together very well with the cupboard. Top job. !!! And very sturdy, could take a whole case of Red and more, I reckon.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers
Pops
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24th August 2009, 07:08 AM #11Skwair2rownd
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Excellent work John.
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