Side table progress pics

[Kirk (KC) Constable]

I posted a question about these tables on the design forum a few days ago. These pics will show that I disregarded most of the advice. :o, but I thank those of you that responded. :(

Table and drawer unit are designed for the top (not done yet) to be 19 x 26. I'd planned on using framed tile tops, but because of me not thinking ahead (again) I can't use full tiles...and I hate to cut them...so I may stick some corian in instead. A solid wood top is not a good thing around our house. Height with top will be 23", built for our couch. Mesquite, natural WATCO to be topped with Sherwin Williams dull-rubbed pre-cat lacquer (as usual).

http://www.kcwoodworks.net/missendtbl3.jpg

The coloring is pretty good. It's really kinda hit and miss with mesquite.

http://www.kcwoodworks.net/missendtbl4.jpg

I sat a top I had laying around on it just to see how 'bad' the upper apron looked...and decided it's not offensive to me. The proper top won't be this big.

http://www.kcwoodworks.net/missendtbl5.jpg

Drawer unit will have three drawers. I bought Accuride center mount slides, but I may still decide to use wood. The rear panel is divided so there's someplace to attach the slides...else I woulda made it one piece.

http://www.kcwoodworks.net/missendtbl6.jpg

Panels are 5/16" thick, resawn and through the Performax about 28 times each.

http://www.kcwoodworks.net/missendtbl7.jpg

As with the desk I built last spring, the dividing stiles are inset 1/8" or so to the rails. The chamfer on the rails adds a little visual 'zing'. To me, anyway. :)

http://www.kcwoodworks.net/missendtbl8.jpg

Thanks for looking. I'll put up some pics when the drawers and tops are done and they're all finsihed.

KC

[Jason Tuinstra]

KC, the tables are looking great! I like the way you built the center dividers as well. Not only does the chamfer give them some zip, but so does the thinner wood you used - giving it a nice shadow line when finished. Nice job. I really look forward to seeing them all done.

[Jim Becker]

I think they look great. The shaddow line in with the inset rails is super, too.

Please explain why a solid wood top is "not good thing around your house"... :) ???

[Mark Singer]

Really beautiful! Great style...excellent workmanship!

[Ted Shrader]

KC -

Those tables are looking good. The advice was worth what you paid for - so no big loss. :) :D :)

When you say, "Solid wood tops are not a good thing around our house" - can you elaborate. There's gotta be a story in that one.

Ted

[Lou Morrissette]

Love that mesquite!!! Great design and finish. Beautiful work.

Lou

[Kirk (KC) Constable]

The slobber generated by Saint Bernards is hard on tabletops. :D

LOML and I both prefer a tile top table. Easier to keep clean, less worry about scratches, etc. Just personal preference.

KC

[Jim Becker]

Oh, comon....that's called "patina"!!! :D