Woodworkers take a look at the coffee table I built

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: ultravox
I collect antiques ..I started by just repairing stuff and gradually advanced to making everything myself. Disassembling armoires and other furniture taught me various joining techniques and asking a lot of questions helped also... Quebecois antiques are beautifully simple are good examples for projects. I usually get my ideas from furnirure I see then make my own plans with the dimensions I need. Proportioning the piece is what's hardest and after you've made a few, the rest come easy. Do a search for Quebecois antiques on google image search and you should get a few ideas. ..... a suggestion....try making a bucket cupboard ( armoire a sceau )

I totally agree with ultravox .. there is no better way to learn than to look at old examples and try to re-create them..

 

[yakko]

Pretty simple design. I like it.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: dnetmhz

Originally posted by: Rallispec
looks really good.. how long did you spend making it?

only about 5 hours.. including sanding and stain

Whaaaaaat? Damn, you're good. You could be the next Yankee Carpenter, or whatever that show is called....

It looks very nice. I am just starting to get into woodworking. It's difficult when you don't have a garage and have to set up shop in your living room, though.

Keep up the great work. Please post pics when done.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: dnetmhz

Originally posted by: Rallispec
looks really good.. how long did you spend making it?

only about 5 hours.. including sanding and stain

Whaaaaaat? Damn, you're good. You could be the next Yankee Carpenter, or whatever that show is called....

It looks very nice. I am just starting to get into woodworking. It's difficult when you don't have a garage and have to set up shop in your living room, though.

Keep up the great work. Please post pics when done.

Thanks,

yes it is kinda hard to do without a lot of space to work, we are fortunate enough to have a full basement that we can do all this stuff in.

DnetMHZ

 

[dman]

Like the Coffee table! Not sure about the carpet.

 

[Azraele]

Very nice. Build me one.