Category Archives: Wormy Chestnut Sofa table

After fitting each leg to its respective joint it’s time to join the two halves of the table top.  The edges were hand-planed to a tight fit and then clamped as shown. I don’t use dowels or biscuits for alignment … Continue reading →

I have to admit, the last time I tried cutting dovetails in thick stock the results were not what I had wished for.  If you ever stop by my shop you can see them, like I get to nearly everyday. They … Continue reading →

My clients scored a few 9 x 9 beams of wormy chestnut. Some of it was used architecturally: a fireplace mantel and cantilevered shelves to display a lovely collection of Chinese teapots.  We selected this 40″ length to make a … Continue reading →