Sounds interesting. Look forward to more post.Let's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
Conference Table for Local Church
Let's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
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Sawdust,Let's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
Having looked at your other projects, I am anxious to see your progress on this one. I would also like to see photos of the leg sets and stretchers.
Wow, for someone to quartersaw such a rare find as a 6' diameter old oak shows a true desire for a beautiful finished product down the line. Terrific.
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sounds interesting! can't wait to see some pix of the construction, thanks for the post!Let's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
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Oh boy, I can't wait to see this one!Let's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
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WoW now thats a bigga one ,What a project.= Lots a SawdustLet's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
)I also Can't wait to see it !
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Sounds real interesting, some incredible wood to work with. Looking forward to your progress photos!Let's get started with big slabs
I have been commissioned by a local church member to build a conference table. She and her husband are supplying the lumber and I am supplying the design work and the woodworking.
I have been working on the table for several weeks now so I will get you up-to-date.
First the lumber: Quartersawn Southern Red Oak - Sawn from an estimated 500 year old red oak tree that measured over 6 feet in diameter. After it was blown over in a wind storm, it was sawn and left to air dry about 4 years. Most of the planks are 10 feet long and average 16 inches wide. I transported 1000 board feet of the oak to a lumber company for kiln drying.
![Road surface Wood Asphalt Tree Brickwork]()
Randy and Luke helped me load the boards on a trailer for kiln drying. This is one of the top boards. All boards were photographed and numbered.
The design: The table will have a final size of 12 feet long and 54 inches wide and 30 inches high. Since the lumber is only 10 feet long, and the client wanted the lumber to run the length of the table, we settled on a design that incorporated wide bread boards to make up the length. The legs will reflect some of the church's architecture with panels shaped at Gothic arches. The table top will be inlayed with a walnut cross.
The woodworking: I have built the three leg sets and the two stretchers for the "under carriage". I am now ready to plane the table top boards. I have decided to build it from 5 boards that will be about 12 inches wide to start off. After jointing, they should be slightly under 11 inches wide. The problem for me is planing this length of lumber in a two car garage. I have built an extension to my workbench to reference the boards. I have also built extensions to load the boards into the planer and to receive the boards coming out of the planer.
My next blog will tell the story of the planing. If you will look at my project called "My First Kitchen", I will explain how I "jointed" a wide board. I only have a 6 inch jointer so I had to improvise the "jointing" procedure.
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Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
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I wish I had access to thick boards like that! Looking good so-far!Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
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These pieces are not made from large boards. They are glue ups. I will address this in my next blog entry. Thanks.Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
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I like the gothic architectural element that you have captured. It looks like you will have a great project. I can't wait to see more.Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
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Sawdust,Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
Thanks for the update. I am still anxious to see the end result.
Would it be possible for you to amplify (with pictures) the draw bore tenons structure. I am new to woodworking and need more info to appreciate fully what you are doing.
Thanks, again.
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Sawdust… You stated 20 people = 16ft table; From a design perspective how much personal space should be allowed for each person? Is there a rule of thumb for this?Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
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JohnR, I will attempt to explain the draw bore tenons. I saw this demoed on a Lie-Neilson video. You make your mortise and tenon joint. Remove the tenon from the mortise. Drill a hole through the side of the mortise. You can go all the through or not. My sides of the piece is thick enough so I don't have to. Insert the tenon into the mortise and clamp it so you get a good tight fit. With a bradpoint bit, insert it into the holes and use the point to of the bit to mark the center of the hole in the tenon. DON'T DRILL INTO THE TENON. Remove the tenon from the mortise. Position the bradpoint bit on the tenon so that the point of the bit is 1/32 inch CLOSER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE TENON from the mark you made earlier. Drill the hole(s) in the tenon. When you insert the tenon back into the mortise the hole in the tenon should be offset. Select a dowel that is the same size as the hole drilled. With sandpaper, rasp or plane, taper the pin so that it will fit through hole in the mortise and the tenon. Drive home the dowel. This should draw the tenon in tight into the mortise. Only a small amount of glue will be needed. If this joint fails, it will be the least of your worries. Cause an F5 tornado just demolished your house.Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
I hope this is a help. Does anyone of you LJ's have a better way? Thanks, guys and gals.
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Chris,Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
![Plant Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Groundcover]()
I figured on giving folks 24 inches. I saw where on your dining tables allow 21 but you know conference rooms have arm chairs and folks like to spread out, so gave them an extra 3.
With 8 people on each side, that's 16 feet and with the table being 54 inches wide, I allowed one on each end.
My resource was a Fine Woodworking article on proper and customary furniture design.
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http://www.greenwoodworking.com/Drawbored%20M&T%20Joint.htmLegs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
![Rectangle Wood Grass Plant Groundcover]()
This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
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draw-bored mortise and tenon UPDATE. Check here for a really long article on how to do this.
I make mine with power tools, these guys are doing it with traditional hand tools.
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More draw-bore info.Legs, Legs, Legs
I have some photos now of the parts that have been finished to date and some that are still in the works.
I have complete the three leg sets for the conference table and the four leg sets for the side tables. I have mortised the inside of the conference table legs that will receive the tenons on the stretchers. I have drilled three holes in each mortise to form draw bore tenons. The holes in the tenons are about 1/32 inch closer to the shoulder. I will taper the oak pins and this should draw the tenon in very tight to the legs. I will not use glue on this joint so that when the church folks decide to move it, they can just remove the pins and the stretchers will come out.
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This photo is of one of the conference table leg sets.
![Outdoor bench Rectangle Wood Outdoor furniture Bench]()
This photo is the inside of the leg set. Notice the mortise and holes drilled in the opposite side of the center upright.
The client asked that the table seat 20 people. Well, this would have made the table around 16 feet in length and since the wood was only 10 feet long the table would have had to be constructed with the boards running across the width of the table and she felt that this was not what she envisioned. What we can up with was to build two smaller tables that could be moved to each end of the table making it accommodate the number of folks. Below is one of the leg sets for these smaller tables.
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http://www.woodcentral.com/bparticles/drawbore1.shtml
http://www.wkfinetools.com/contrib/cSchwarz/z_art/drawBoring/drawBoring1.asp
http://www.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/More+On+Drawboring++Not+Entirely+Boring+Either.aspx
Love the google search. some have pictures. I can read these.
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Inlay Test and Big Planks Planed
The leg sets are made from full 1 inch stock. The lumber was sawed into 5/4 slabs, 10 feet long and widths around 20 inches to 16 inches. There were a few 12/4 slabs but were limb pieces.
What I did to make the leg sets were to joint and plane the stock to 1 inch and glue up the pieces to make the 4×4 and 4×6 pieces. I was not pleased with the look of the glued up pieces so I trimmed the pieces to be 3 inch wide. I then picked out pieces of lumber that had grain patterns matching the quartersawn pieces and glued these to the sides of the parts. This gives the look of quartersawn grain pattern on all sides. The only place I couldn't do this was on the rounded areas of the lower horizontal parts.
I was worried that the client would find these area unacceptable. She and her husband came over this Monday afternoon and was very pleased with the progress and made a positive comment about the endgrain showing in these rounded areas.
This past weekend I did get a lot of planing done on the table top parts. Even though these were the most beautiful quartersawn lumber,
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there were places that were, for lack of better terms, undulating. I did get these planed to 7/8 inch thick. Some of the piece have areas that didn't get planed but these will be under the table top. You can see these areas on the piece leaning against the buffet. For the areas that really got too thin (under or close to 3/4 inch thick), I plan on making Dutchman inserts to beef up the wood. I practiced this on the stretcher. Worked out really well. First time I used my router inlay/insert kit.
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Here is a photo of the boards stickered and my dining room. I put them in here to help maintain a humidity level that is pretty low. It's 95 degrees outside with a relative humidity getting close to 90%. Muggy!! My wife loves me. She must to allow me to stack lumber in the dining room along with her fine chinia.
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I went out the climate controlled storeroom I have rented and picked up 3 more boards to plane. I want to plane these boards just in case I have problems on the table top construction. I will have to break down my planing stand that I have built just to plane these monster boards to do the jointing and glue up. I did promise to blog on the planing of the board later. I will take some photos of the stand and how I joint these boards without a 12 inch jointer. Stay tuned.
The leg sets are made from full 1 inch stock. The lumber was sawed into 5/4 slabs, 10 feet long and widths around 20 inches to 16 inches. There were a few 12/4 slabs but were limb pieces.
What I did to make the leg sets were to joint and plane the stock to 1 inch and glue up the pieces to make the 4×4 and 4×6 pieces. I was not pleased with the look of the glued up pieces so I trimmed the pieces to be 3 inch wide. I then picked out pieces of lumber that had grain patterns matching the quartersawn pieces and glued these to the sides of the parts. This gives the look of quartersawn grain pattern on all sides. The only place I couldn't do this was on the rounded areas of the lower horizontal parts.
I was worried that the client would find these area unacceptable. She and her husband came over this Monday afternoon and was very pleased with the progress and made a positive comment about the endgrain showing in these rounded areas.
This past weekend I did get a lot of planing done on the table top parts. Even though these were the most beautiful quartersawn lumber,
there were places that were, for lack of better terms, undulating. I did get these planed to 7/8 inch thick. Some of the piece have areas that didn't get planed but these will be under the table top. You can see these areas on the piece leaning against the buffet. For the areas that really got too thin (under or close to 3/4 inch thick), I plan on making Dutchman inserts to beef up the wood. I practiced this on the stretcher. Worked out really well. First time I used my router inlay/insert kit.
Here is a photo of the boards stickered and my dining room. I put them in here to help maintain a humidity level that is pretty low. It's 95 degrees outside with a relative humidity getting close to 90%. Muggy!! My wife loves me. She must to allow me to stack lumber in the dining room along with her fine chinia.
I went out the climate controlled storeroom I have rented and picked up 3 more boards to plane. I want to plane these boards just in case I have problems on the table top construction. I will have to break down my planing stand that I have built just to plane these monster boards to do the jointing and glue up. I did promise to blog on the planing of the board later. I will take some photos of the stand and how I joint these boards without a 12 inch jointer. Stay tuned.
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This is looking pretty good so far. I can tell you without a doubt that you have a very understanding wife. If I tried to store lumber in our dining room I can assure you that I and the wood would be tossed out in the driveway.Inlay Test and Big Planks Planed
The leg sets are made from full 1 inch stock. The lumber was sawed into 5/4 slabs, 10 feet long and widths around 20 inches to 16 inches. There were a few 12/4 slabs but were limb pieces.
What I did to make the leg sets were to joint and plane the stock to 1 inch and glue up the pieces to make the 4×4 and 4×6 pieces. I was not pleased with the look of the glued up pieces so I trimmed the pieces to be 3 inch wide. I then picked out pieces of lumber that had grain patterns matching the quartersawn pieces and glued these to the sides of the parts. This gives the look of quartersawn grain pattern on all sides. The only place I couldn't do this was on the rounded areas of the lower horizontal parts.
I was worried that the client would find these area unacceptable. She and her husband came over this Monday afternoon and was very pleased with the progress and made a positive comment about the endgrain showing in these rounded areas.
This past weekend I did get a lot of planing done on the table top parts. Even though these were the most beautiful quartersawn lumber,
![Brown Wood Wood stain Flooring Material property]()
there were places that were, for lack of better terms, undulating. I did get these planed to 7/8 inch thick. Some of the piece have areas that didn't get planed but these will be under the table top. You can see these areas on the piece leaning against the buffet. For the areas that really got too thin (under or close to 3/4 inch thick), I plan on making Dutchman inserts to beef up the wood. I practiced this on the stretcher. Worked out really well. First time I used my router inlay/insert kit.
![Brown Rectangle Wood Floor Flooring]()
Here is a photo of the boards stickered and my dining room. I put them in here to help maintain a humidity level that is pretty low. It's 95 degrees outside with a relative humidity getting close to 90%. Muggy!! My wife loves me. She must to allow me to stack lumber in the dining room along with her fine chinia.
![Wood Rectangle Flooring Wood stain Floor]()
I went out the climate controlled storeroom I have rented and picked up 3 more boards to plane. I want to plane these boards just in case I have problems on the table top construction. I will have to break down my planing stand that I have built just to plane these monster boards to do the jointing and glue up. I did promise to blog on the planing of the board later. I will take some photos of the stand and how I joint these boards without a 12 inch jointer. Stay tuned.
Keep us posted on your progress.
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