Digizz
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Now my workshop is finished and fully stocked with tools I thought my first project in there would be a coffee table for the living room.
I want to build a contemporary (square legged) style table - like the many you see in John Lewis etc. Quite simple I think and maybe with a glass top insert.
If I go for a solid wood top - would it be better to use some kind of veneered blockboard or make it out of solid timber? It will be reasonably big (and square). I was thinking about the shrinkage issue.
Anyone seen any plans for something like this? (mainly for a few hints and tips on joints etc - although I'm thinking a simple mortice and tennon jointed frame with overhanging table top).
I'm not sure what wood yet - probably something like maple and I haven't a clue as to what finish to use either!
Any pointers or thoughts most appreciated
I want to build a contemporary (square legged) style table - like the many you see in John Lewis etc. Quite simple I think and maybe with a glass top insert.
If I go for a solid wood top - would it be better to use some kind of veneered blockboard or make it out of solid timber? It will be reasonably big (and square). I was thinking about the shrinkage issue.
Anyone seen any plans for something like this? (mainly for a few hints and tips on joints etc - although I'm thinking a simple mortice and tennon jointed frame with overhanging table top).
I'm not sure what wood yet - probably something like maple and I haven't a clue as to what finish to use either!
Any pointers or thoughts most appreciated