Occasional Table (FINISHED) And not an occasional table

[Pinch]

G'day chaps.

This little project is for the home. :shock:

Mrs P has mentioned a small table for the conservatory a few times now, and as the maple for my next project hasn't yet arrived, I thought I'd better get on with some paperwork - NOT! :lol:

Instead, I decided to investigate an old table top I replaced for a client a few months ago. I was going to sell it, but like all these things, it's been sitting around the workshop for a while. Anyway, I started to dismantle it yesterday (in amongst doing other things), and it looks like it could be teak or possibly Indian rosewood. I then started to think about a design for the new occasional table. After preparing some of the old teak (maybe) and some off-cut oak, I now had the stock for this cool little design in my head.

First up, here's the old table top - very very heavy.

After chopping it about a bit (still a fair bit left) and sorting out some oak, I have organised all the bits on the bench for the new table.

I haven't prepared a drawing as the design is in my head, so there's no drawing to show. It's a simple design and this little table is going to be a beauty! I'm quite excited about it.

After preparing the timber by hand, I've started to mark out some of the work. Here's a little teaser...

I'm going to try and work on this with the maple job, so hopefully, it should be finished before Christmas!

Report back soon.

 

[Malc2098]

U little tease!!

 

[Pinch]

U little tease!!

That made I laff :lol:

Yes, it's going to be a nice little table.

 

[Mike G]

It better be something rather nice, Mr P, 'coz that old top looked quite attractive the way it was. I might have been tempted to give it a wipe over with a waxy rag and make a new undercarriage for it. There is a reason, though, that you're a pro, and I'm just some guy on the internet...... :lol:

 

[Rod]

Deep sided, 2 legged table with side hung drawers? [emoji3]

Rod

 

[Pinch]

It better be something rather nice, Mr P, 'coz that old top looked quite attractive the way it was. I might have been tempted to give it a wipe over with a waxy rag and make a new undercarriage for it. There is a reason, though, that you're a pro, and I'm just some guy on the internet...... :lol:

Yes, I hope so too! :lol: I just hope Mrs P likes what I'm making for her - there's always ebay I suppose. :lol:

Yep, I know what you mean and I was torn between making an undercarriage, selling it as it was, or dismantling it for the wood. I've kept the middle panel of the top as it is, which could be used for something creative. :eusa-think: Maybe a rustic panel in a table top. :lol:

Not at all chap, you're not just some guy on the internet silly billy, you're one very clever dude with a terrific self drive. I wish I had half the energy and drive you have. Anyway, you haven't seen the table yet. :lol:

 

[Pinch]

Deep sided, 2 legged table with side hung drawers? [emoji3]

Rod

Very close indeed. :lol:

 

[MattS]

I agree with Mike - I would have used the top as it was! But looks like it's going to good use, by the looks of the pencil markings.

 

[AndyP]

After preparing the timber by hand, I've started to mark out some of the work. Here's a little teaser...

Are we looking at it upside down? Or are are they the feet?

 

[Pinch]

I agree with Mike - I would have used the top as it was! But looks like it's going to good use, by the looks of the pencil markings.

It was very crudely put together and it didn't take much to dismantle. I was thinking about using it as a large wall mounted panel with maybe some photos attached to it, but it's a bit late now. At least none of it has ended up in the waste bay ready for the burner. :shock:

 

[Pinch]

After preparing the timber by hand, I've started to mark out some of the work. Here's a little teaser...

Are we looking at it upside down? Or are are they the feet?

I'm not telling.

But.... yes...... might be.

 

[Pinch]

A quick update:

I'm really starting to feel Mrs P isn't going to like this table. She likes modern and I'm not that keen. It actually sounds like I'm making it for myself. :lol:

I seriously wouldn't be surprised if this table ends up for sale on Fb.

After making up the MT's for the front and back frames, I dry assembled and all was good.

Before glue assembly, I shaped the bottom rail's inner face, with final finishing required after glue-up. I shall also shape the underside after glue up, as I need the straight edge for the clamps.

I haven't finished this detail yet.

Here's the back frame in glue-up.

As the shaping work is time consuming, I prepared and glued up the inner panel for the top before getting on with the front frame.

And glued up in clamps.

Back on it tomorrow, unless the maple arrives of course, although I think it's going to be next week now.

I should be catching up with paperwork really. :eusa-dance:

I am up to date with design work and pricing - just waiting to hear back from the prospective clients.

Anyway, I don't feel guilty really :lol: I'm still working.

bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[Pinch]

Good evening my fellow woody chums!

I've been staring at this a lot today thinking about going a bit ornate, but then holding back to try and keep it simple. I'm not sure whether to carve out the legs or keep them as they are. Although this little piece isn't modern, I'm thinking if I keep the basic shape as it is with no added detail, it's then on the line of ornate with a modern sort of feel. Or am I trying to convince myself of something which isn't there. :lol:

Firstly, the second glue assembly of the table's top.

In clamps.

Here's the rear frame pretty much complete, although the legs still need more work and a finer tune up.

Hmmm do those legs need a bit of detail I ask myself. :eusa-think:

When the two frames are made, they will be joined via a stretcher (either a series of small profiled sticks or a flat board) and side aprons. There will also be a glass shelf and the top of course.

I'm just in two minds whether to go a bit detailed or not. Hmmmm :eusa-think:

Anyway, I'm probably over thinking... after all, it is only a small table for the conservatory. :eusa-drool:

Perhaps I ought stop here, fill in the hole with a steel mesh and sell it as a small fire guard. :lol:

Maybe just burn it anyway. :shock:

:eusa-think: She's a little devil.

bscene-drinkingcheers:

 

[AndyP]

Don't you dare stop.

The style is a little difficult to describe but I am sure the completed piece will be a stunner.

 

[Malc2098]

And you're a big tease!

 

[Rod]

The base has a Chinese look to it - intriguing.

Rod

 

[Tusses]

I woke up this morning with a picture of this in my head ! :shock:
but it had one leg per base , centre mounted .. only 2 legs total
and the top was oval

 

[9fingers]

Another one of those at right angles with suitable halving joints and whack a top on it, jobs a good un.
Living in the conservatory will likely kill it in a few years anyway unless you re-finish it every couple of years.

Bob

 

[Pinch]

Don't you dare stop.

The style is a little difficult to describe but I am sure the completed piece will be a stunner.

I won't stop really. This is what can happen when one sort of makes it up as one goes along. But, I've had a new discovery today and it's called Nigel.

 

[Pinch]

And you're a big tease!

I'm not......... :eusa-whistle:

 

[Pinch]

The base has a Chinese look to it - intriguing.

Rod

Hmmm yes, or Indian as well...

 

[Pinch]

I woke up this morning with a picture of this in my head ! :shock:
but it had one leg per base , centre mounted .. only 2 legs total
and the top was oval

By golly...

Must be the brother connection bro. :lol:

:text-bravo:

 

[Pinch]

Another one of those at right angles with suitable halving joints and whack a top on it, jobs a good un.
Living in the conservatory will likely kill it in a few years anyway unless you re-finish it every couple of years.

Bob

Indeed, but since yesterday, the table has been busy in my head and it's now evolving into some type of cabinet and I experienced a eureka moment this afternoon.

Fortunately, our garden is NW facing so the conservatory doesn't get too hot during the day, but it still gets quite warm I s'ppose.

 

[Pinch]

What's that song again... "Making Plans for Nigel."

Well, I dug Nigel up today from our back garden and I have plans for him.

This is going to be so cool.

This table is growing on me and Nigel now has a role to play.

Table... what table?

Ahhhhhh, you mean the display cabinet - yes indeed.

Meet Nigel...

bscene-drinkingcheers:

:text-bravo:

 

[AndyP]

On your old website I remember an upturned tree root used as a table base but Nigel does not look large enough.
You are indeed a tease.

 

[Pinch]

On your old website I remember an upturned tree root used as a table base but Nigel does not look large enough.
You are indeed a tease.

Ah yes, the old root tables. I'll have to find the photos and get them on the new website.

I wasn't intending on being a tease, but yes, it certainly looks that way now.

 

[Pinch]

Right then, done, dusted and delivered.............................. :eusa-dance:

Mrs P is over the moon with this little article. She now wants another one to make a pair! :|

I previously left this thread with a newcomer to the project called Nigel. Well sadly, Nigel was made redundant and is now in a Tesco bag. My intentions were good, but the planning was back-to-front. Maybe next time NIge...

After removing the clamps from the top and a clean up, I was thinking about inlaying a small ebony string, but then thought 'nope' leave it as it is.

I then got on with making the well which is where Nige-the-root was going to live, but things change.

And then I decided to infill the rear frame with a panel instead of having it completely open. Here it is in clamps on the right, with the well, top and front frame to the left.

With the rear frame now made, I needed to connect it with the front frame, so I decided to make some little rails with a rebate which will house the glass shelves.

And in glue assembly.

After making and fitting the base and top profile to the well, I was now ready to glue this to the legs. I did reduce the depth of the well as I now had another idea in mind.

Here are the legs finished and ready to go.

Then glued/screw fixed to the well.

After cleaning up the main body, my last glue up was bringing the base, body and top into one.

And here it be...

The piece of natural wood is something my eldest daughter found 14 years ago and gave to me. It's since been in one of my cars blue tacked to the dashboard, but I've now given it three coats of varnish and brought it indoors. The well is filled with teak shavings - two dried yellow flower heads to follow.

As soon as Mrs P saw this, she said it can't possibly live in the conservatory, so it now stands nicely in our living room.

Considering I pretty much made this as I went along with the project, I'm very pleased with it.

This might not be to everyone's taste, but I like it and Mrs P loves it - unless she's just being polite. :eusa-think:

Cheers,

 

[Mike G]

Well I wasn't expecting that! (See what I did there? ) There are parts of it I absolutely love. I can't quite put my finger on the bits that I don't like so much. Maybe it's the straight verticals. I dunno. Anyway, fascinating as always to see how we all come up with very different things, and of course, beautifully made and finished as always.

 

[Mike G]

Actually, I've worked it out. It is the transition from curvy to straight at the bottom of the straight "legs". It looks to me as though that might have benefited from something happening between the two.

Don't take that as a criticism, so much as an "interesting........I wonder why he did that?"-type comment.

 

[Malc2098]

Oh, I say!

 

[9fingers]

Marvellously executed Paul but I really don't like it. Sorry mate!
I think you will forever be tripping over those feet. They need reducing to well inside the area of the top.

Bob

 

[Doug]

Lovely workmanship Paul :eusa-clap:

 

[fiveeyes]

Mr. Pinch...you never cease to amaze. :text-bravo:

 

[TrimTheKing]

Amazing as always Pinch. Not my style taste but I absolutely love the process, skill and finishing.

Thanks for yet another masterful build thread and glad The Boss loves it. [emoji6]

Cheers
Mark


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[Rod]

Lovely work Paul

Rod

 

[AndyP]

That is certainly a challenge to the senses Paul.

 

[Woodbloke]

Amazing as always Pinch. Not my style taste but I absolutely love the process, skill and finishing.

Thanks for yet another masterful build thread and glad The Boss loves it. [emoji6]

Cheers
Mark


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:text-bravo: :text-+1: - Rob

 

[Pinch]

I'm a bit late in replying, but thanks for the nice comments chaps, apart from Bob - grumpy bugger. :lol:

:text-bravo: