| Sculpted Pedestal Table -- Assembly and Finish |
From "Wood Works"
episode WWK-402 |
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With the elements all complete, the table can be assembled. Before assembling, take some time to soften all of the edges with 220-grit sandpaper. The assembly is straightforward. First the legs are glued onto the base of the pedestal, then the sub-top and top are added. Materials: Yellow woodworker's glue
Slow-setting resin glue
Woodworker's tape
Cordless drill; screwdriver attachment
Clamps
Brass screws
Tung-oil finish
Paint brushes
Rags
Note: Cut sizes may vary. For exact measurements, please contact David Marks through his Web site -- information below under Resources. Safety Alert: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses when working with wood, power-tools, saws, drills, routers, etc. Safety Alert: Always wear protective gloves when working with wood stains, solvents and other toxic solutions. Steps: - First, apply slow-setting resin glue to the leg (figure A) and the dovetail (figure B).
- Use a dead-blow hammer to gently tap the leg in place (figure C).
- Once all of the legs are in place, clamp a custom caul to each leg. Each caul is made from plywood, and lined with sandpaper so that they fit snugly around each leg. As the legs are pulled into the joints with long clamps (figure D), the cauls enable good clamping pressure to be applied. Allow the assembly to dry for 12 hours.
- Next, align the sub-top onto the tabletop and pre-drill four pilot holes (figure E)..
- Attach the sub-top to the pedestal by brushing yellow glue onto the tenon and mortise (figure F).
- Position the sub-top on the pedestal, and clamp it securely to dry (figure G).
- Once the glue has dried, use brass screws to attach the top to the sub-top (figure H).
- Before applying a finish, use a level to ensure that the table sits level on the floor (figure I).
- Tip: If the table doesn't sit perfectly level, here's a tip to even out the legs. Sit the table on a perfectly flat surface -- such as the top of a table saw. Tape some sandpaper to the surface. Rub the bottom of the "high" leg on the sandpaper (figure J). Repeat as necessary on other legs to level them out.
- For this table, we chose a tung-oil finish to highlight the beauty of the bubinga wood. Apply a few coats using a brush, and rub the finish into the wood with a rag or applicator (figure K).
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RESOURCES :
Fine Woodworking
A magazine devoted to high-quality craftsmanship in woodworking.
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
The Small Wood Shop (The Best of Fine Woodworking)
Author: Helen Albert (Editor)
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561580619
Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456
Mastering Woodworking Machines (Fine Woodworking Book)
Author: Mark Duginske
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 0942391985
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
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