Coffee table for my nephew

[treeslayer 2501]

Beautiful work Derek, I know you have inspired me to do more complex builds and stretch my limits and learned along the way, well done sir !

[derekcohen 697]

My deepest thanks for all the kind words to all, especially those who offered opinions since one of the reasons I post to to create discussion. There are just so many ways to do joinery, and so many takes on design. We all benefit from the diversity. 

This has been an interesting build (they have to be interesting, otherwise why do it?). A challenging design to reproduce with hand tools. The first time I had attempted mitred dovetails. That was interesting. It came together very satisfactorily in the end. I am in awe of the top - that Jarrah is simply stunning ... far more so in real life where you can see the chatoyance and fiddleback. 

A couple of better photos (perspective is everything) ...





Thanks again.

Regards from Perth

Derek

[drzaius 1889]

Very nice piece. The Jarrah is beautiful & that secondary wood is pretty nice as well.

[curlyoak 343]

Thanks for sharing your website! There is more than enough for 2 or 3 books! Maybe more. You should be published. Your body of work is a lot. And you have a full time career also. Thank you for the insight about your father. He clearly influenced your work. Your site has been bookmarked. It will be a pleasure to look at all the treasures...

[Spanky 1010]

Derek you have made some beautiful pieces of furniture.

[K Cooper 6183]

Quiet an inspiration indeed. Beautiful piece. Your signed and dated inside the drawer, what do you use? 

[wdwerker 7641]

Beautiful results!  Damn lucky nephew !

[derekcohen 697]

5 hours ago, K Cooper said:

... Your signed and dated inside the drawer, what do you use? 

The brass plaque was professionally inscribed for me. I recessed and epoxied this into the inside face of the drawer side (as one might do a hinge mortice).

Regards from Perth

Derek

[Isaac 633]

On 1/21/2019 at 1:28 AM, derekcohen said:

The brass plaque was professionally inscribed for me. I recessed and epoxied this into the inside face of the drawer side (as one might do a hinge mortice).

Regards from Perth

Derek

I did something similar for the name plate on the boat I made for my daughter last year, that I created a journal about here . I was able to order it on Amazon. I opted for screw attachment. 

[Cody Bond Arellano 0]

Derek,  I just wanted to say two things. #1 I love what your plan looks like so far. And #2, I love Perth!!! I was there in 2015 for deployment and did not want to get back on the ship! Idk if we crossed paths but for what's its worth,  thanks to your town and city for the hospitality!! CHEERS MATE

[Dave_c 0]

HI Derek, Great furniture, i came here looking for 45 deg mitre shooting boards! wondering what the one you're using is, any good? having access to a metal milling machine i thought i might try and make a 90 and 45 steel one and that would  give me a more stable and accurate results. Any chance you could post some detailed pictures?

Cheers

Dave

[derekcohen 697]

1 hour ago, Dave_c said:

HI Derek, Great furniture, i came here looking for 45 deg mitre shooting boards! wondering what the one you're using is, any good? having access to a metal milling machine i thought i might try and make a 90 and 45 steel one and that would  give me a more stable and accurate results. Any chance you could post some detailed pictures?

Cheers

Dave

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That is a Stanley #52 shooting board, with the Veritas Shooting Plane (in place of a Stanley #51 plane).

You may wish to read this:  http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ShopMadeTools/ShootingforPerfection.html

and: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/ToolReviews/LVShootingPlane.html

Regards from Perth

Derek