A narrow boaters Sutherland Table

[Mike Jordan]

36AB788D-524B-4FD7-9E19-8013B2CC257C.jpeg[/attachment]A Sutherland table in white Ash intended to stow in a small space (110mm wide)

 

[AndyP]

Very nice.
Is Sutherland just another name for Gate Leg or is there a subtle difference that I cannot see?

 

[AJB Temple]

Comes from antiquity Andy. Same as a gate leg but with very narrow centre panel. You see them now and again in antiques fairs and shops.

 

[AndyT]

I reckon it's clear to see how Mike has a bit of a reputation for doing joinery for boats!
Looks great. :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:

 

[Mike Jordan]

You are right, it’s the same thing I think the original was named after a countess who placed the order. A bit like the Davenport desk took it’s name from its designer as I understand it.
The only countess I know is the Countess of Evesham ( it’s a boat )
The proper design has a tee shaped bottom rail to stand on at each side, this one can only stand when the gate legs are opened.
And thanks for the kind remarks

 

[Malc2098]

Nice.

 

[Dr.Al]

That's lovely

 

[Cabinetman]

Yes very nice, particularly like the strong corners to the top. Ian

 

[Mike Jordan]

attachment]Thanks Ian.
I though that you might like to see that the corners are in fact one of two short cuts I use.
The corners are glued on and cleaned off level with a hand plane before the rest of the edging is added.
The edging is glued in place using the oak strips shown, which have been run over the planer to give high spots at the ends. A single sash cramp sited in the centre of the strips tightens the high spots and further pressure bends the strip to make six pressure points per cramp. Simple but effective.
My final short cut is to trim the edgings level with the face of the board using a spindle moulder.

 

[Cabinetman]

Interesting thanks, yes I too use spring strips like those, I started to use them after struggling to glue up some torsion box shelves.