Base table joints
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Glynne
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If by correct you mean traditional, then I would say yes.
However, depending on the size and weight of the top, you could use biscuits, dowels, dominos etc.
However, depending on the size and weight of the top, you could use biscuits, dowels, dominos etc.
You could also use bridle joints on the corners, with a half lap at the intersection as you said.
Have a look at Nabs's successful build of a Richard Maguire design here. I think it will be helpful.
side-table-t108189.html
Have a look at Nabs's successful build of a Richard Maguire design here. I think it will be helpful.
side-table-t108189.html
GrahamIreland
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Yes that's pretty much it!
Thanks guys.
Thanks guys.
GrahamIreland
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That guys tutorials look good too, but I guess it's just practice.
Sgian Dubh
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Tables with that X configuration as seen in plan tend to wobble side to side significantly (torsion) if it's used for such as dining tables. It's less noticeable in smaller tables, e.g., coffee tables with their shorter legs and generally shorter span of the rails. I mention this disadvantage because it's not obvious what size your plans for a table might be from your sketch.
For the most part, with exceptions, I wouldn't use this configuration for a dining table because the torsioning (rotation) can be severe enough to cause liquid spillage from drinking vessels, e.g., cups, mugs, wine glasses, etc. Slainte.
For the most part, with exceptions, I wouldn't use this configuration for a dining table because the torsioning (rotation) can be severe enough to cause liquid spillage from drinking vessels, e.g., cups, mugs, wine glasses, etc. Slainte.
that is certainly true for the small 'Maquire' side tables - I have made a couple and although I think they would hold a fair amount of weight the legs do flex if you push on the top from side to side.
When I made a larger coffee table to match I used a different layout as I thought this weakness would be more apparent in a bigger table.
PS if you do make a side table like this then Richard Maquire's excellent video series on the same is well worth the money IMO.
When I made a larger coffee table to match I used a different layout as I thought this weakness would be more apparent in a bigger table.
PS if you do make a side table like this then Richard Maquire's excellent video series on the same is well worth the money IMO.
Woody2Shoes
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GrahamIreland":3qjagmps said:
Hand tools will serve you best - power tools make too much of a racket. I'm sure you'll love the results... :wink:
