Round Side Table: Cut and Fit a Mortise-and-Tenon Joint

Videos in the Series

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  Round Side Table: Introduction

  August 7, 2012

  In this introductory video, Gary Rogowski outlines the complete construction process for this simple round table.
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  Round Side Table: Make a Round Tabletop

  August 7, 2012

  Glue up the panels for the tabletop and lower shelf, flatten them with hand tools, and cut out perfect circles on the bandsaw.
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  Round Side Table: Smooth a Round Edge with a Spokeshave

  August 7, 2012

  Learn how to clean up a round tabletop edge with a spokeshave and apply a chamfer with the router table.
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  Round Side Table: Cut a Bridle Joint

  August 7, 2012

  Rogowski shows how to cut a bridle joint in a few simple steps on the bandsaw.
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  Round Side Table: Cut and Fit a Mortise-and-Tenon Joint

  August 7, 2012

  Gary Rogowski shares tips and techniques for cutting, sizing, and fitting the joint with hand and power tools.
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  Round Side Table: Cut a Half-Lap Joint

  August 7, 2012

  Learn how to produce a perfect fit on the tablesaw when preparing the half-lap joinery for the stretcher and rail assemblies.
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  Round Side Table: No-Stress Glue-Up

  August 7, 2012

  Assemble the table in multiple stages to take the stress out of glue-up.
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  Round Side Table: Inlay a Square Peg

  August 7, 2012

  Use a mix of hand and power tools to cut the peg hole in the edge of the tabletop and shape the beveled edge once the peg is installed.
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  Round Side Table: Install Glue Blocks

  August 7, 2012

  Use glue blocks to reinforce the half-lap joinery of the bottom rails.
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  Round Side Table: Finishing Walnut

  August 7, 2012

  Prepare the surface with planes and a little sanding, and learn best practices for applying a wipe-on varnish.
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  Round Side Table: Attach the Tabletop with Screws

  August 7, 2012

  Elongated screw holes allow the wide tabletop to shrink and expand without coming unglued.
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  Round Side Table: Level Uneven Table Legs

  August 7, 2012

  Gary Rogowski uses this smart technique on the tablesaw to trim off the bottom of uneven table legs.