Small Sculptured End Table

[Bmac]

This is a fun little table to make, and really pretty straight forward. Made this to go with a future walnut Maloof Rocker, on the list for later this year. Got these plans from Scott Morrison, I've about tapped him out for plans now. The technique to make the legs is simple and versatile. I could see me using this in future designs, whether you do 2 feet or 4 feet (like this project). 

Here's the desired outcome;

Stock selection, I love pulling out a pile of Walnut, all milled by trees I harvested, and starting to make something;

Pieces selected for the top, small dominos for board alignment;

Circle cut freehand on the bandsaw then used rasp to finish to my line and round over the edges;

Moving to the stand, starts with a center post 2.5" X 2.5", dados hold the piece together;

Now that the base fits, time to move to the legs. The vertical pieces that have the tenons are cut at 45 degrees and glued to 2 other pieces. Domino (8mm) used to reinforce the joint, and needed some help with the glue up;

Here are the legs all glued up and the final pattern drawn over them;

After bandsawing, all pieces now ready for shaping and assembly. 

Router used to start shaping the edges of the legs, then final shape achieved with the rasps;

Glue up of base is a little tricky;

Underside of the base needs a little shaping;

Top is screwed on;

After 3 coats of oil/poly and 3 coats of oil/wax;

This is a great project for someone that wants to get into sculptured furniture. Not a lot of shaping and a pleasing result. 

Now you'll notice in this pic that the end table is next to a rocker that is cherry. After this winter this rocker is going to my in-law's beach house and I'll be making a walnut rocker to match this table. 

Thanks for looking.

 

 

[Jonathan McCully]

Beautiful piece. Sculptures furniture has intimidated me since I started woodworking, but you made it look simple.  May have to remember this journal for a future project.

[Coop]

I agree with Jonathan, really beautiful piece. The first pic doesn’t do the top justice but the last two does well. Great job! 

[pkinneb]

Another great piece Bmac!!

 

[Bmac]

11 hours ago, Jonathan McCully said:

Beautiful piece. Sculptures furniture has intimidated me since I started woodworking, but you made it look simple.  May have to remember this journal for a future project.

Yes, if you want to try your hand at a sculptured piece, this is a great one to start with. Scott Morrison sells the patterns (there isn't much to them compared to other pieces) and he includes a simple instructional DVD. 

 

[gee-dub]

Great result on a (now) timeless design.  Sam left us a wonderful history of beautiful pieces of furniture. 

[lewisc]

You’ve put that together quite nicely. Well done. 

[Ronn W]

Well Done.  Workmanship is great. I like it.

[Chip Sawdust]

I like it too, and yes, sculpting has always intimidated me, as well as inlays and bowties and all that. I'm scared to ruin the wood and have to start over. My wood budget is strict. And my ego is far greater than my skills!