Thread: Mango Coffee Table - WIP

I finally committed myself to a leg design. As a newbie, I was very careful cutting the mortice and tenon into the slab and am happy with the result, a nice tight vertical joint. The tap is to prevent tear-out when I cut the rebate for the front leg.

The rail and front leg are just sitting there for effect and will be finished next weekend.

cheers for now

Love that Mango Derekh. This will be a lovely coffee table.

Originally Posted by Claw Hama

artme is your table an actual Nakashima or a copy of one of his? I have been waiting to find the right piece of timber to do a George or a George with a twist. I don't like doing exact copys

Agree. I love Nakashima designs, especially copies with a twist. Oh, and dont forget the ebony butterfly keys when you do

Claw, my table is an actual Nakashima.

I had bought some timber for the legs and was going to do an "artme" version of the table.

Priced the glass top !!

Then SWMBO was in Melbourne and found a real George on special for much less than the glass would have cost - and that included frieght.

So- we have the real McCoy and I have some spare timber

Originally Posted by artme

Claw, my table is an actual Nakashima.

So- we have the real McCoy and I have some spare timber

You lucky bugger. Any chance of a pic

Oh, is it pre or post Nakashima departing this mortal coil.

Sadly Nakashima had departed by the time we bought this.

Originally Posted by artme

Sadly Nakashima had departed by the time we bought this.

What I meant, do you know if it was made when he was alive, or made when his Daughter took over after his death

I'm sure it was made afte rhe died Lignum.

The joinery finished and ready for finishing off later this week.

Ah yes!! Lovely looking piece!!!

Looks terrific. Love the base

This is looking really good. What joint have you used to to attach the small leg to the rail.

Thanks again for everyone's comments, it's appreciated.

At both ends, I used a bridle joint over the bottom rail and the tops are a M&T joint into the slab. The joints are recessed down into the rail to provide strength and prevent "racking".

As my first major piece, I wanted to keep the joints simple so I could concentrate on accuracy and build my confidence.

Oiling finished and now waiting 7 days before I apply the wax finish. I'm very happy with the China Wood Oil and how it has enriched the colour

We need another photo of the finished oiled table