These have been on my to-do list for a year and a half. I don't have a climate controlled area to keep lumber in, so my first table tops warped badly. I opted for nice plywood instead. All red oak. End table dimensions are 20x24 and coffee table dimensions are 60x36. All they lack is final sanding and finish. I'm going with Danish oil with paste wax on top.
Honestly the construction is very basic. All cuts done with a table saw and a skil saw. Put together using brads and glue. The legs have a dado cut on the top to allow the apron to sit flush, as well as a dado for the shelf to sit it.
I bought 2 sheets of MDF because I need to make several jigs. Tapering jig is on the list.
Iron-on hardwood edge banding. It matched up perfectly. I wanted to taper the edges but I got 13/16 banding and 3/4 plywood so I didn't risk it.
It's just the basic Minwax paste finishing wax. Not to be used as the only finish on a piece because it contains no oils to penetrate the wood and isn't a very hard, protective finish. I like it because of how smooth it makes table tops and it isn't glossy. It's not as liquid as you might be thinking for a paste. It melts at body temperature.
It's just the basic Minwax paste finishing wax. Not to be used as the only finish on a piece because it contains no oils to penetrate the wood and isn't a very hard, protective finish. I like it because of how smooth it makes table tops and it isn't glossy. It's not as liquid as you might be thinking for a paste. It melts at body temperature.
Yep, I've got one built but it is a little too flexible and not wide enough.
