I wanted to do something like mid century joinery? or modern style? that I often see on YouTube. Of course, I tried it with hand tools (It's all about learning fundamentals).
Well, one guy may realize who initially influenced me to use Ambosia maple as well as make all joints/corners rounded...haha.
Anyways, there were a lot of work....
First, cutting basic tenons/mortises
Second, cutting the middle section
Third, rougly shaping it
Then, finalizing the shape
One day, if I start using power tools, I'm sure I'll appreciate even cheap ones.
Overall, it's fun to try something new and hopefully, it will give me a depth in my woodworking skills. Pottz, Thanks you for the inspiration.
Oh I forgot to say I did the staggered dovetail again for the shelf boards.. haha
YRTi ...... LDB, Thank you! I actually want a laser burning machine...
If you are serious, make sure you include those capable of cutting... doesn't have to be super powerfull... but 3mm capabilities (6mm better) are great for inlays and fine work.
If you don't mind charing and prepared to sand (or plan to paint/tint), Kumiko (I now know what that is) would be a few minutes work.
If your first cut is too short... Take the second cut from the longer end... LBD
just went back and watched your video, seeing you create this table was inspiring. the sliding dovetail is the perfect way to attach the top and allow for expansion. also subscribed to your channel. keep it coming my friend.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Making MCM styel furniture by hand is qite a task as it (mostly) is specifically designed to be made by machines and embraces that specific aesthetic, well done. As others I too am inpressed by the way you dovetailed the table top onto the stretchers. The way it is possible to visually see how the weight from the shelves are transfered through the base to the ground is a hallmark MCM feature, makes me happy to see. It is a shame that the frame is not structuraly stable, I am sure that you could have added stretchers in a visually pleasing way. Enjoyed the video and like the calm, clear way that you presented the project and the process
"The good chair is a task one is never completely done with" Hans Wegner
Ross - thank you! the dovetail is hidden so I'm not afraid of making mistakes!
Pottz - I'm happy that I have +1 sub! Now I have a reason to make it a BBQ channel, haha!
Kaerlighedsbamsen - Thank you! and I'm glad that you enjoyed the video, too:) The shelf is strong enough for a daily use like displaying stuff or putting phones, lights, my fully loaded tool box so I just went with it. But, it's definitely not a heavy duty shelf that you want to put 50lb something on the top...
