A couple of more comments. I should have mentioned that trimming off the rough sides with a hand-held circular saw is necessary and easy (good firewood). At the big community workshop I use, we have...
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A couple of more comments. I should have mentioned that trimming off the rough sides with a hand-held circular saw is necessary and easy (good firewood). At the big community workshop I use, we have...
I have found that making legs from two, or even more pieces is fine. First, people rarely notice ANYTHING below the top. They look at it, feel it and say "Nice table." Another advantage is if you...
Scott. Read my article , "From Trees to Boards" in this forum, and a later comment.
Ken Bryden
A reader made a good suggestion. Don't use metal strapping but ratchet straps instead. They are much easier. and can be tightened up every month or two. Regarding the comment about not being...
Craig, that's a fantastic looking table. I have looked at a lot of designs, and this is the best one I've seen. I really like the contrasting dark legs and rails to the lighter top. Good eye....
FROM TREE TO BOARDS.
How to take a log and turn it into flat boards for furniture making
I always look forward to a good wind storm; it means more wood for furniture. In 2007 we had a storm...