This Viewer Project comes from Frank. Its a very cool coffee table and was actually a group effort. Let’s hear his story:
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. It is made from solid cherry and is held together with dowels. The finish is Danish oil and General Finishes Arm-R-Seal satin polyurethane. This was my first actual project so let me know what you think. Right now I am trying to start the tool collection so that I can start working on something else. I have plans on making a woodworking bench by hand as well as the cutting board from your videos. Thanks.
7 Responses to “Unique Coffee Table – Viewer Project”
Sometimes the simplest designs are the best ones. I think you guys did a wonderful job. The proportions are great and the finish looks good as well. Did you cross cut the mitres on the table saw or did you use a circular saw and straight edge?
That’s a handsome table. Looks perfect with the tetsubin and cups. (though you may want to use coasters :-)
I’m not a big fan of doweled joints, and gluing end grain to end grain can be problematic, but your workmanship looks clean and the joints look good and tight–not an easy thing on such a long joint.
For a first project, I’d say it’s pretty impressive.
DD
Very interesting design. Excellent execution! You are certainly on your way to leaving a legacy of fantastic furniture!
Very nice table viewed by itself I was uncertain if I liked it but seeing it in the living room made it look really good. Great first time project keep up the good work. Dave
frank,as a first project it looks great…well done
Great table. Did you use any fasteners? Or just the dowels. I love the idea, and the double storage levels. Makes a great place to hide stuff. Very usable and sellable.
Nice job guys
I really like this coffee table. Do you happen to have a set of plans?