Limbert Coffee Table: The Tabletop
Learn how to select the best wood for the major parts of the table and how to glue up and shape the tabletop.
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In this video workshop, master furniture maker Kevin Rodel shows you how to build his elegant interpretation on a classic Limbert design. In this project series, you’ll learn how to use efficient building strategies, get gap-free through-tenon joinery, and dress up your furniture with pierced panels.
In this episode, Rodel walks you through the logic of stock selection for the major parts of the table. He also shows how to glue up and shape the table’s top.
Produced by: Jon Binzen
Video and Editing by: Jeff Roos
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Videos in the Series
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How to Make a Limbert Inspired Coffee TableFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: The TabletopFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: End PanelsFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: Panels and LegsFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: The ShelfFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: Shelf GridworkFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: The RailsFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: The CorbelsFebruary 18, 2016
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Limbert Coffee Table: AssemblyFebruary 18, 2016
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Comments
I had difficulty finding wide boards from the same tree that also had good ray and fleck. I opted for four boards (from two trees) with good figure and similar color. I then joined them with biscuits.
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