G S Haydon Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Loving it. Like Freddie said, I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yea what i say goes haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 ==> The diagonal ones are to force it to be exactly square. Measure corner to corner Are those corner blocks shop made? I'm planning a large glue-up next week and will whip-off a set for myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Good eye to see those. Yes I just used exterior 3/4 ply scraps and batch cut them. About a 3" square block with a 1 1/2" knotch cut out of the corner. Then I lopped of the back corner at a 45 degree angle. The diagonal clamp only grabs a single edge of the 45 degree cut so pressure is transferred evenly. I use them for several jigs as well to hold parts in place from the corners ,they just screw in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 Looking great! Why do you use more than one coat of sanding sealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted September 7, 2013 Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 ==> exterior 3/4 ply scraps and batch cut them. About a 3" square block with a 1 1/2" knotch cut out of the corner..... thanks. exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of... Always nice to 'borrow' someones design... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2013 The finish I use is tough to sand between coats. With such a dark stain it is easy to sand through into the stain especially with,all the long square edges and corners. So I spray 2 or 3 thin coats of sanding sealer before I sand then a couple of topcoats with the catalyzed finish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Finished it up on Monday. Glass came in on Tuesday. Delivered it today! Clients new house is behind schedule so the table had to go into storage. I am glad I got a few pictures in the shop yesterday. After he moves in we are going to build a console/ sofa table and a side table to fit between a pair of chairs to match the coffee table. I will be able to take some better pictures when we deliver the next order. It was hard to get these pictures, had to shut off lots of lights that reflected in the glass. Client was thrilled and excited to order more pieces to match. Table without the glass weighed about 146 lbs. Glass must add 50 lbs at least. We put 2 adjustable glides on each leg so it could be leveled and slide without marking the floor. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Beautiful piece! Hope you had lots of help moving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBaker Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Very impressive, Steve. You know ya done good when they want more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 We built it thinking about being able to move it. It breaks down into 4 sections, 2 leg and crosspiece assemblies, 1 center cross piece and the 80x43 top. I was worried about fitting through doorways and turning corners. One person can carry each part. Dominoes line up the joints and provide strength and a few carefully hidden pocket screws hold the joint tight. Look back at the pictures, I figured out how to run a pocket screw into a domino to lock it in place, but allow for dis-assembly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted September 12, 2013 Report Share Posted September 12, 2013 Top class finish Steve. I'm sure the client will be delighted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 We clamped up the side table the client ordered to match the other night. I scaled down the width of the frame and legs to suit a smaller table. Just used 3 Dominos per 8" leg joints and only 2 in the 4" top frame joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Awesome Steve! The color is really nice and the wood still shows through well. Did you get paid today as well? Always makes delivery more satisfying! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRider Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Awesome, thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Delivered the side table the other night. It was nice to see them both in a finished room. Client was very happy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Beautiful work! Looks awesome in that setting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Sweet victory Steve! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 How did I miss this thread for all these months? Very nice work, Steve. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks guys ! Now I just need to get my web mistress to post them on my website. There is something special about finishing a piece of free standing furniture. Should last for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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