Project Information
For twenty five years, I made furniture to sell at fairs, shows and for commissions to private clients. Now I make furniture for the houses I stage as a real estate agent. Sometimes, I sell these pieces to people who view the house. In staging, it is important to have furniture that is balanced with the space, which can be small. I made this table for one of those properties. I had some maple off cuts that I wanted to use, but never had the right project.
Maple and walnut (both green based wood) are a marriage made in heaven. I bought some walnut and glued the maple to the walnut to create the sides. The base was also walnut. To create interest, I made a form and cut 3/16" by 4" strips of maple and walnut to create a bent laminate.
Since the table was small, I had the chance to use a piece of plywood with my centered laminate to cut my edges at a 90" for a good joint on the table saw.
The end was then recessed into a mortise created in the side. Then using my grinder and sander, I revealed the layers of the laminate.
Then just added a finish and the glass top. There you go. It is a nice focal point for a small room and before too long, it will be gone…
Cheers, Cathy
Maple and walnut (both green based wood) are a marriage made in heaven. I bought some walnut and glued the maple to the walnut to create the sides. The base was also walnut. To create interest, I made a form and cut 3/16" by 4" strips of maple and walnut to create a bent laminate.
Since the table was small, I had the chance to use a piece of plywood with my centered laminate to cut my edges at a 90" for a good joint on the table saw.
The end was then recessed into a mortise created in the side. Then using my grinder and sander, I revealed the layers of the laminate.
Then just added a finish and the glass top. There you go. It is a nice focal point for a small room and before too long, it will be gone…
Cheers, Cathy