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Screw-Pocket Drilling Jig
October 25, 2005

This jig makes it simple to drill screw pockets, also known as pocket-holes, for a variety of tasks. Pocket-hole joinery is a quick and dependable method for securing a tabletop to…
Routing a Raised-Rim Tabletop
October 25, 2005

In reproducing an 18th-century pedestal table, I was faced with the problem of forming a raised-rim top. The traditional method was to use a lathe for this process. But even…
Producing Round Tabletops on the Lathe
October 25, 2005

Here's how I use my lathe and a sanding disc to produce a perfectly round tabletop. First locate the center of the tabletop blank and cut it roughly to shape.…
Routing Dovetail Slots for Shaker Tablelegs
October 25, 2005

Although the Shaker pedestal table design has been around for 150 years, its clean lines have a contemporary feel. Inexpensive to build, the table requires only six wooden parts and…
Homebuilt Outboard Lathe
October 25, 2005

Turning circular tabletops on my regular lathe was less than satisfactory. The outboard spindle was just not designed for large, unbalanced, rough work. When a friend offered me a rear…
A Short History of Tables
September 13, 2005

Although there are innumerable uses for tables, they all share one thing in common: a surface, typically flat and horizontal, that may be used for working on or eating from.…
Coffee Table Puts Joinery on Display
July 1, 2005

Harmonious details will work in tables of many sizes.
All About Table Design
May 1, 2005

A well-proportioned table balances ergonomics with style.
Walnut Pedestal Table
March 1, 2005

A router jig makes easy work of shaping round and curved parts for this Regency-style pedestal table.
Curved Stretcher Adds Grace and Legroom
March 1, 2005

Leaving the stock extra long until the last moment can compensate for unforeseen discrepancies.

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