Coffee table, comp entry

[seanybaby]

I have designed a new coffee table for the competition and also because my parents want a new one. I've only been woodworking for less than a year, so i thought i would keep the design really simple.

It was first time using CAD so not too sure if the drawing is correct, but i understand it so that's all that matters.

As you can see it's a large chunky table comprising off three panels and a shelf. The panels fit together with dovetails and the shelf has through mortice and tennons with wedges. I will be making it out od Ash and the shelf with be Iroko.

Still not sure on some of the measurements yet though so they might change. Gonna have a go at producing in SketchUp.



Cheers
Sean

 

[DomValente]

Looks interesting Sean.

Assuming your dovetails are through, bear in mind that when you put a finish on, the end grain will colour darker than the rest of the table.
A light coat of sanding sealer should stop that, unless of course you want the contrasting effect.

Dom

 

[seanybaby]

Cheers for the tip Dom.

The joints are part of the design and i want them to be the dominant part of it. The only thing i'm worried about is getting the dovetails pretty tight.

 

[DomValente]

I have a sign in my workshop which I look at occasionally, it reads,
"Patience,Patience,Patience"

Dom

 

[CNC Paul]

Hi Sean

May I suggest a bigger gap between the top and the shelf... If only to help
when it comes to apply the finish.

Hi Dom

I bet my sign is bigger than yours, LOL

Regards

Paul

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Hi Paul

Welcome to the forum.

Cheers
Neil

Here's your image: -

 

[CNC Paul]

Thanks Neil,

What did I do wrong ?
Paul

 

[DomValente]

Ah it's the man, you didn't do anything wrong Paul "The Spamulator" got you, until you've made a few posts it will not allow you to post pics.

Dom

 

[Paul Chapman]

I bet my sign is bigger than yours, LOL

Hi Paul,

Welcome to the forum. Cracking sign

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Newbie_Neil]

Thanks Dom.

 

[seanybaby]

I have been busy with SketchUp. I must say it's very good for getting a visualization on what i would like to make. Also my mum can understand this rather than a 2d CAD drawing.

 

[SeanG]

This one gets my vote - out of all the entries this was the one I'd be most likely to build myself (It's not a match name thing at all :!: )

 

[PaulO]

The wedge tenons look to be in danger of splitting the ends, unless the grain is not as per the sketchup textures. On a similar point, did you mean the grain of the top to run along its length?