Category Archives: Dining Table

All About That Base – Part II

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

With the base’s side assemblies glued up, I turned my attention to the top and bottom stretchers. Using the material on hand, I took the following approach: First, I oriented the top stretchers so the side grain faced up. This … Continue reading →

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All About That Base – Part I

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

A quick recap of the last post: indecision, base troubles, insomnia, eureka. As I was saying… I didn’t like the way the base splayed-up (for a lack of better terminology) in Offerman’s book. It’s ok. And if I had a … Continue reading →

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A Base to Successful Marriages

Posted on January 16, 2018 by

My wife asks for few things. Very few things. In fact, on the subject of furniture projects, she has only asked for one thing: a dining room table. Two years ago (technically it’s closer to three – ref. The Big Reno), … Continue reading →

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