Curly Jarrah (very rare) and Tasmanian Lacewood (Silky Oak) combine in this light and airy dining room table.

All the tenons were pinned to ensure a strong and lasting join with the top only resting on the two cross members. 

I was fortunate that the local timber yard had a small supply of curly wood. It had several knots, but with careful planning I was able to cut around them and work this into my design.

To ensure the proportions were just right, I first build a full size prototype from scrap wood. From this I made several modifications (tapering the top and changing the rail curve).

The piece is a great project for an intermediate cabinet maker. 

 

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