End Table - Woodworking Talk

jodiemeglio · 01-07-2007, 09:37 PM

This was my first project in a few years so I made it as simple as possible. I'm getting used to the equipment again so hopefully I can start making more complex tables.

Big Dave · 01-07-2007, 09:40 PM

That's nothing to sneeze at. Very nice simple design.

Rob · 01-07-2007, 10:35 PM

Looks like good, solid construction with tight joints to me.
Welcome to the forum. I'll probably be picking your brain about restoration stuff...

**joasis** · 01-08-2007, 06:51 AM

I like the simple lines...matter of fact, as I get further into building projects, I think the more simple the plan, the better the look, I have heard women say the most difficult dress to make is a simple one....no place for a mistake to hide...a frilly dress is easy, since you can't see if it is perfect.

jodiemeglio · 01-08-2007, 08:02 AM

Thanks for the feedback! I never used tung oil before and it's going to be hard to keep myself from using it all the time now.

**TexasTimbers** · 01-08-2007, 10:25 AM

Nice job Jodie!

How do you edge your joints? Jointer? i haven't built anything to speak of in a while, but I never did care for a jointer. I always edge jointed with my table saw, shaper, or router table with a fence over twice the length of the piece.
i know this is sneered at but I never got the hang of a jointer. I finally sold it and at the time I did I was in my heyday of woodworking. I just never used it anymore at all and wanted the money and space it represented.

Nice work thanks for posting the pictures we love 'em!

jodiemeglio · 01-08-2007, 01:49 PM

Yeah, I used a jointer. I wouldn't have but my stepdad had an extra one laying around so I inherited it. Sometimes if I dont' feel like getting the planer out I'll use the jointer for that too. I like using it but mine leaves little ridges that I have to sand out. I think that might just be from the wood sticking to the metal though.

Rob · 01-08-2007, 02:50 PM

Yeah, my jointer collects dust, unless I'm dealing with something 3' or less. I now opt for the straightedge and router. It seems like I have more control with less waste on longer stock with the router.

jpw23 · 01-14-2007, 02:27 PM

Nice lookin' table, very clean, simple is the best!!

**TexasTimbers** · 01-14-2007, 06:30 PM

In the extreme cases where I do need a jointer I drag out the planer sled and dust it off. It does the same thing IMO. Could argue it does better. Don't wanna argue though so I won't say it is better.

bedway · 01-18-2007, 02:30 PM

I think that anyone who owns, and has mastered the use of a jointer can tell you what an indespenceable and valuable tool they are. Ive been doing woodworking over 40 years and wish i had a nickle for every person ive helped out on their jointer problems.

shop teacher · 01-18-2007, 03:02 PM

I teach high school furniture and cabinet making and can not imagine not using a jointer every day. It and the table saw are the 2 most used pieces of equipment in our shop.