Federal Side Table: Tapered Legs and Decorative Banding
Double tapered legs and decorative bandings are two of the hallmarks of federal furniture, and Latta tackles them both in this episode.
Apr 01, 2014
In this video workshop, Master craftsman Steve Latta demystifies a variety of techniques as he demonstrates how to construct a Federal Side Table chock-full of period details. With an eye towards efficient construction techniques, this project offers tips for planning and organizing milling tasks, and for cutting accurate joinery. Latta walks you through every step of the process, complete with lessons on period-appropriate details like banding, stringing, cock beading, hammer veneering, and much more.
Double tapered legs and decorative bandings are two of the hallmarks of federal furniture, and in this episode Latta tackles them both.
Produced by: Lisa Raleigh; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Tom Olivares
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Videos in the Series
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How to Make a Federal Side TableApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: Smart Approach to Milling StockApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: JoineryApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: Tapered Legs and Decorative BandingApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: Assembly and Finishing the OrnamentationApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: Hammer Veneering and Drawer DovetailsApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: Cock Beading and Drawer Glue-UpApril 1, 2014 -
Federal Side Table: Tabletop and a Period FinishApril 1, 2014
Comments
Exellent video. Lots of detailed information. I find ebony dust gets everywhere if it is sanded. I once grew a holly tree and pruned it to grow straight and tall just for inlay. Bought inlay is a bit thin for my liking, although it can be very beautiful and comes in lots of patterns.
Latta is one of my woodworking gurus. He's also an excellent teacher. If I were 40 years younger and lived in his area, I'd be blessed to be able to go through any class he taught. Those kids over there are lucky!
He also has videos over at LN if you eat to learn more :) And no I'm not associated with them in any way.
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