Federal Side Table: Tabletop and a Period Finish
Cap off the side table project by crafting a delicate tabletop and applying a traditional shellac period finish.
Apr 01, 2014
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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.
In this episode, learn how to cap off the project by crafting a delicate top and applying a traditional shellac finish.
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
Thank´s a lot for the detailed video, there are a big amount of things forme to learn in.
Best regards
Ralf
This was a delightful series. Thank you for all the tips and process recommendations.
I am curious when you mill your parts to side do you oversized them at all to account for finish planing or sanding?
I bought this plan so the videos are really helpful. Latta is a really good teacher, and clearly knows his topics. I respect that for sure.
I also bought the federal side table plan; I hope to have the skill one day to build that and make it look good :)
Great job, Steve. And, thanks very much for the excellent instruction and advice. Looking forward to the next one
RandyG
Steve,
Thanks for showing us so many details of construction. Can you tell us your source for the knob?
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