| Circular Kitchen Table -- Support Pieces |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-211 |
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With the table pedestal's center-post assembled, and the stock cut for the cross-supports, some design details can be added and the pedestal completed. On the lower cross-supports, the flat surface of the supports rest on the floor, while the top surfaces of the supports are tapered (figure A). Where the tabletop rests on the upper cross-supports, the situation is just the opposite--the supports themselves are flat on the top, while the bottoms are tapered (figure B). The taper is the same on the top and bottom--a one inch taper. The taper goes from 4 inches to 3 inches along the bottom, and from 3 inches to 2 inches along the top. Materials: walnut center post
walnut cross-support stock
band saw
table saw
hand router
plunge router
block plane
clamps
blue carpenter's tape
yellow woodworker's glue
chalk or carpenter's pencil
safety glasses or goggles
Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his Website--information below under Resources. Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with wood, saws, drills, routers, etc. Steps: - To lay out the marks for the tapers, place the center post in position, and mark the outline around the post using a 1/8-inch shim (figure C). It's critical to stop the tapers before the center post to avoid creating an unsightly gap.
- Once the pencil-marks have been made, remove the center post and highlight the marks using blue carpenter's tape (figure D). The blue tape will serve as a reminder for where to stop the taper cut.
- Next, laying each cross-support on its side, make a pencil mark 1 inch in from the edge, then connect the line down the side to indicate the taper (figure E).
- At the band saw, make each cut free-hand making the cut about 1/16-inch from the pencil line (figure F).
- Once the cuts have been made, use a block plane to carefully shave the wood to that line (figure G).
- To finish the cross supports, use a hand router and bevel bit to add a small bevel along the edges--making certain to stop before the tape line (figure H ).
- Next, add an accent to the post using the plunge router and a 45-degree bevel bit to soften all of the edges (figure I).
- Also add a decorative bevel to the ends of the cross supports (figure J).
- With all of the elements complete, glue up the assembly to form the pedestal. Use yellow woodworker's glue, and clamp the assembly secure (figure K) as the glue dries.
In the final phase of the project, the tabletop is attached to the base, and the table is given a hand-rubbed wood finish. Sponsored Resource You can order the tools and materials for this project from Woodcraft!
RESOURCES :
Fine Woodworking
A magazine devoted to high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking.
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456
David Marks Website
David Marks, DIY's Wood Works host, is a master woodworker. For more information on cut sizes and project details, please contact him via his Website at www.djmarks.com
Popular Woodworking
F & W Publications, Inc.
Website: www.popularwoodworking.com
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