When my daughter told me she had 15 coming for Christmas dinner I knew I would have to get busy. Her single pedestal table seated 6, but turned sideways there was room in her dining room/ living room for a second table placed end to end.
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This is the 1hp 30" sander I built to level the table top panels. It uses two hinged leaves controlled by a shoulder vice to hold the work parallel and secure against the drum.
This is the red oak double pedestal table I built for my daughter's family gatherings. With two 30" leaves in place it seats 10. I purchased the pedestals, curved apron sections, and internal extension mechanism off site.
With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen…
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