Around the Shop #20: The Oak Table Restoration. Let's see where it goes.

Excellent project, Don! I’m looking for a new project to work on, myself. There’s a couple of oak tables in my basement, and I just scored 4 matching t-back kitchen chairs, with original canvas webbing still under the upholstered seats. It’s time…

Keep us posted!

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Nice save Don!

-- God bless, Candy

I already know it will be a show piece, knowing you Don, you always take it to the max and produce a winner all the time.

Can’t wait to see the final product, I can guarantee all LJ’s it will not look like the original, it will be better.

That is all I’m saying!!

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I like when old stuff is saved and gets a new life. Nice work

I’m sure you can find a spot for it somewhere when done. I’m sure the table would appreciate a new foot altough sometimes the flaws are part of the character and should be left alone.

-- No one plans to fail, they just, just fail to plan

Between you and Smitty, the future’s bright for old furniture. Can’t wiat to see it finished.

-- Andy - Old Chinese proverb says: "If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it."

It will be great to see what the Yoda touch turns this already beautiful table into.

-- ~Tony

I Love that old table Don. The leg design is very cool. So why simply lemon oil and not a total refurb?

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why simply lemon oil and not a total refurb?

The wife likes the patina.

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Interesting 6 leg table, definitley worth saving, its looking nice!

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Needs attention, you’re so right.

What will he do with those bad feet? This is interesting, you have my attention!

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Just a short time in the shop today. Probably won’t have much tomorrow either.

So I cut the bad stuff off.

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I was Thinking I would make some pieces to match either of these square sections to add on. 2” for what I cut off, and 2” to raise the table height a little.
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I don’t have any stock 2 3/4” thick so I glued up some blanks to have them ready.
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Then and idea!! A possible prototype.

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Now, do I dowel it? Long screws? Hmmmm?

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If you were to do a deep counter sink, seems like an easy and effective way. I think I prefer the look of your mock up foot to anything turned. Nice start.

That looks really good Don! I say a pinch of salt, some TBIII and you’re good to go!

-- God bless, Candy

We left off with the blocks for the bottom of the legs glued up. I’ll let the pictures speak.

Listen closely.

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