Popular Post Hammer5573 Posted September 17, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I had a lot of veneer stacking up in my workshop, including a roll of striped mahogany so I decided to use it on one of my tables. I wanted to "tone it down" a little and didn't do much with the legs. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Impressive looking piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thank goodness you didn't go "all out"! That table is stunning! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick S Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Beautiful work! Did you do the sand shading on the inlays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 First rate work @Hammer5573, fill in some details for us, how the skirt is curved, joinery used and what are the different woods used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I love it! I absolutely love Federal style furniture and that piece is fantastic. I want to grow up to be just like you. ...well except for the growing up part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Wow, that came out really nice. I would like to hear more about how you did this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I like it. Very impressive and appealing. Please fill in more details for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 I bricked the apron using some hardwood that wasn't furniture grade. I used burled mahogany on the top and on the apron. I usually attach the legs using bridal joints but this time I'm experimenting using dado joints with 1/2" dowels inserted from the rear. I did all of the inlays, including the shading, myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Wow that looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 17 hours ago, Hammer5573 said: . I usually attach the legs using bridal joints but this time I'm experimenting using dado joints with 1/2" dowels inserted from the rear. I'm having trouble picturing this. You mind explaining a bit further? I have a demilune build coming in the near future - I'm curious how you usually cut the bridle joints, as I'm mulling over a few options. Can I get a window into your method? Great job, a beautiful piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Fantastic veneer work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazarusDB Posted September 18, 2017 Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 Amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer5573 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2017 6 hours ago, bgreenb said: I'm having trouble picturing this. You mind explaining a bit further? I have a demilune build coming in the near future - I'm curious how you usually cut the bridle joints, as I'm mulling over a few options. Can I get a window into your method? Great job, a beautiful piece! 6 hours ago, bgreenb said: I'm having trouble picturing this. You mind explaining a bit further? I have a demilune build coming in the near future - I'm curious how you usually cut the bridle joints, as I'm mulling over a few options. Can I get a window into your method? Great job, a beautiful piece! Instead of going through a long explanation that probably wouldn't make sense, you can purchase an archived copy of the December 2006 Fine Woodworking issue. Steve Latta does an excellent job explaining the process. I like his method of bricking the apron better than others I've seen. I do make a few changes in how I do mine but not much. I wanted to experiment with an alternative method of anchoring the legs so I made the apron 2" thick with 1 5/16" deep dados allowing for a 3/16" reveal. I used 1/2" dowels for anchoring. Seems to work fine so far...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjeff70 Posted September 19, 2017 Report Share Posted September 19, 2017 Love the period pieces Hammer, keep em coming. Looks awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted May 24, 2020 Report Share Posted May 24, 2020 Zombie thread but wow - I like the waterfall edging you did. I love federal furniture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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