Walnut “farm” table and bench

That’s a nice one! Can you give some details on how you joined the table top?

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The table top boards were about 5-6 inches long. I used pretty standard procedure to assemble. I jointed and squared the boards up, ( I had to do this part by hand as I don’t have a good power jointer yet. Learned a lot about hand planes and patience on this piece)and glued up in 3 (18” wide sections). I used buiscuts to help with the alignment along with cauls and a buttload of clamps. I then glued up the 3 sections to make the top. I had pretty good luck with the alignment and it came out reasonably flat. I floated a belt sander diagonally along the joints to even out where needed. Trimmed the edges with a edge guided circ saw. Breadboard ends again were pretty standard procedure. I cut the basic tenon shape with a router. Then cope saw and planes to get the final dimensions. All my mortises were by hand on this table. The entire top is mounted on the base with metal table hangers (slotted into the apron and cross supports)

You have done a wonderful job on this farm table and bench.

helluvawreck aka Charles
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This came out beautifully nice job

-- Joel, Poway

I see so many tables. They are pretty neat to make and to have one that you did. Anyways, this one is one of the nicest ones. I really like it.

Really nice work !! The finish and the walnut itself are striking. I like the straightforward apron and supports – it’s not overly complex which highlights the whole table.