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Neil’s Origins Table – Viewer Project

Neil’s Origins Table – Viewer Project

I really want to share this project with woodworkers because it has proven that I have to, like you say, think out of the box.

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August 25, 2009 · 17 Comments

Corner Coffee Table – Viewer Project

Corner Coffee Table – Viewer Project

Here is the latest project that I finished. It is a coffee table for a corner sectional couch.

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August 19, 2009 · 18 Comments

Afzelia (Doussie) Lamp Table – Viewer Project

Afzelia (Doussie) Lamp Table – Viewer Project

The inspiration for this project came from two sources; my wife who loves Asian style furniture, artifacts and art, and a picture of a similar but taller plant stand done by Yeung Chan whom I met at a woodworking show.

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August 6, 2009 · 14 Comments

Jim’s End Tables – Viewer Project

Jim’s End Tables – Viewer Project

This is my most ambitious furniture project to date and one I am verrry happy to be finished with. Needless to say, my wife is happy also. She wanted two new end tables to replace the nice, but 30 year old ones we had in our living room.

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July 30, 2009 · 3 Comments

Unique Coffee Table – Viewer Project

Unique Coffee Table – Viewer Project

I built this table with my friend Matt and my father-in-law George. We built it in George’s basement. He has all the tools, which was nice. We went over there every weekend for about two months to complete it.

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June 6, 2009 · 6 Comments

Coffee Table/Bench – Viewer Project

Coffee Table/Bench – Viewer Project

This coffee table/bench is the first project that I did on my own. I had just finished making a boat load of outdoor benches for a local bar. My girlfriend saw the benches and said she wanted one.

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June 4, 2009 · 1 Comment

Mahogany Sofa Table – Viewer Project

Mahogany Sofa Table – Viewer Project

Here are some pictures of my holiday projects. I’ve made 2 long couch tables this year they are made out of sepal (African Mahogany) and a solid hard maple top.

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June 3, 2009 · 2 Comments

Not Your Average Pine End Table – Viewer Project

Not Your Average Pine End Table – Viewer Project

The Ottawa Woodworking Association (OWA) last year had our first 2X4 competition. The basic idea is to take one standard construction grade pine 2X4X8’ long and let your imagination go wild to see what you can make with it. There can be no other wood added to the project. It is challenging and lots of fun.

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June 2, 2009 · 7 Comments

Wenge and Cherry Hall Table – Viewer Project

Wenge and Cherry Hall Table – Viewer Project

Let’s check out Jonathan’s unique design and unconventional use of joinery:
So a couple of months back I emailed you asking ‘how the h*** do you finish wenge?’ You responded with a brilliant answer which I followed some of, and sorta “adapted” the rest. Here is my finished Asian “inspired” hall table. Its mostly [...]

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May 14, 2009 · 5 Comments

English Library – Viewer Project

English Library – Viewer Project

This project is submitted by Christian. French polishing really yields some great results doesn’t it? Let’s check it out:
“This is the finished piece, it’s a turnable English library (don’t know if the name is correct), it has hidden wheels on the bottom so it can be easily moved or turned.
The finish is [...]

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April 24, 2009 · 4 Comments

Coffee Table – Viewer Project

Coffee Table – Viewer Project

This viewer project is submitted by Robby in Belgium. Let’s check it out:
“My brother and I made a coffee table and a side table out of Oak for his wife’s birthday.
It’s our first project in Oak, before we only used MDF. We’re really proud of it and its thanks to your show that [...]

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February 11, 2009 · 5 Comments

John’s Holiday Project

John’s Holiday Project

Here’s a small round accent table that I made for my grandparents. It’s out of cherry and features a turned top & center post and carved legs. This is actually my first piece of furniture and only the second thing I’ve ever turned – the first thing was practice! I used an old 1950’s Shopsmith [...]

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December 17, 2008 · 2 Comments

Dining Table and Chairs – Project of the Week

Dining Table and Chairs – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from John. Let’s see what he has to show us:
“I visit your website almost daily with the intention of furthering my woodworking knowledge and being entertained. You have yet to disappoint me. Attached are a few pictures for your Project of the Week. I [...]

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November 27, 2008 · 6 Comments

Cantilevered End Table – Bonus Project of the Week

Cantilevered End Table – Bonus Project of the Week

This week’s project is submitted by Bryan. Let’s check out what he has to say:
“This is my first piece of ‘fine’ furniture, which has helped to develop my passion for woodworking. I built this piece as part of a Furniture Design class in the architecture school during my undergrad, even though I was [...]

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November 15, 2008 · 7 Comments

Walnut Side Table – Project of the Week

Walnut Side Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Lee in Austin who writes:
Thought you might like to take a look at the side-table I built out of Walnut. Not nearly as cool as the curves and floating top you made, but OK for a first table with mortise and tenon joints. Keep up the great show. [...]

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July 11, 2008 · 5 Comments

End Table – Project of the Week

End Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Martin. He writes:
Here is my latest project, an End Table I designed from scratch. The legs and frame are Lyptus with Bloodwood “shoes” and the top is Canary Wood. Note the sliding dovetail joints which also act as a decorative element. The legs took quite a bit [...]

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May 30, 2008 · 4 Comments

Sculpted End Table – Project of the Week

Sculpted End Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project should look familiar. I had a few requests for “beauty shots” of the final product. So, here you go! Enjoy.

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March 13, 2008 · 15 Comments

Not Your Average Sewing Table – Project of the Week

Not Your Average Sewing Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from my good buddy Ron. Nice job Ron. The details on this piece are fantastic! He writes:
“This was a project the really seemed as though it should have been easier but we know how that goes. I think one the biggest challenges was getting the leaf on [...]

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February 15, 2008 · 16 Comments

Queen Anne Table – Project of the Week

Queen Anne Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from our buddy Bob in NJ. He did a heck of a job with this piece.

“After searching for a design, I found great plans on the “New Yankee’s Workshop” site. Thanks Norm! The video and plans are wonderful. In Norm’s version, he bought the legs since they take [...]

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January 26, 2008 · 15 Comments

Chippendale Side Tables – Project of the Week

Chippendale Side Tables – Project of the Week

This week we have a real treat for you. Two of our viewers, Brian and Jorge both built Chippendale Side Tables that were modeled after David Marks’ design from Woodworks. Both projects turned out great! Let’s hear from Brian first.
“I have been a hobbyist woodworker for the last 5 or so years [...]

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January 17, 2008 · 9 Comments

Not Your Typical Table – Project of the Week

Not Your Typical Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Russel. Here’s what he has to say about his project:
The top is maple. I glued up some stock and ran it through my friend’s widebelt sander a few times. All of the edges are mitered and reinforced with biscuits. It gives the effect of the top [...]

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December 28, 2007 · 5 Comments

Occasional Table- Project of the Week

Occasional Table- Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Jason (aka cfiiman in the chatroom). He writes:
It is made out of solid black walnut and a curly maple decorative border…I went with dovetails on the rails and for my first time I think they turned out ok, the table is finished with tung oil…I am in the middle [...]

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December 7, 2007 · 5 Comments

Modern Coffee Table – Project of the Week

Modern Coffee Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Tom in Canada. Its a beautiful coffee table made from walnut and maple. The exposed joinery is a unique detail and really shows off Tom’s craftsmanship. Let’s hear from Tom himself:
“My name is Tom and i am from London Ontario area (Thats Canada) and I’ve been woodworking [...]

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November 30, 2007 · 12 Comments

Kitchen Side Table – Project of the Week

Kitchen Side Table – Project of the Week

This week’s project comes from Kevin. When he’s not begging me to live in my shop, he’s plugging away building projects in Girard, PA. He’s a part-time woodworker and hopes that some day he can make the leap to full time. Like many of us, he is self taught and learned most [...]

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November 2, 2007 · 10 Comments

Cherry Hall Table- Project of the Week

Cherry Hall Table- Project of the Week

Welcome to the first of many “Viewer Projects of the Week”. Nearly every day I receive photos from viewers displaying their most recent projects and triumphs in the shop. I usually encourage folks to then add the pics to our Flickr Group so they can be viewed in our Viewer Gallery. But [...]

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October 26, 2007 · 21 Comments
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