I'm building a round coffee and instead of legs I just want a thick round pedestal instead. Anyone know where I can find a decent looking one?
(I like the antique and traditional looks, I don't like the straight smooth or modern styles)
thanks in advance!
the old fashioned wooden kind with a slant top that has hinges and storage under the top. It can be a table top version or one with legs. Thanks for your respones!
I'm trying to make a beer pong table that folds down the center for easy transport. So far I've taken a 2' x 8' board and cut it down the center, hinged it, and attached fold out legs. The problem is that when you stand it up the center of the table dips inward on its own weight making a slight V. So basically I'm looking for a way to support the center of the table so it lays flat. Best idea gets the points.
I am currently building an awesome coffee table,
So for the top I've got 4 pieces of 180mm x 45mm merbau, to join them side by side I machined them into tongue and groove and even put a few dowels on the underside of it, no screws or fixings, just awesome joints and 2 pack epoxy glue.
The legs are exactly the same design with the same overall width.
But, I want the legs to sit about 50mm in from the edge of the table top (as oppose to being flush), I now have the trouble of making a decent joint for it. I dont want any screws or brackets, just an awesome timber joint.
I was thinking of mortising the underside of the top and tenoning the legs to slot into it, that way the joint is seen from the front and back edges, which I quite like, but I had the problem of when the table is lifted it may not hold the weight of the legs (and small shelf under that Im also housing in). I am now thinking of having the mortise and tenons shaped like a 'V' (somewhat like a dovetail join) and slot the leg in from the side. That way the 'V' shape may hold the weight.....
I know its possible, Im asking if anyone knows if this design will be structurally strong? If not, do you have any ideas that may work?
I love timber joints and will be bragging about my coffee table for years to come so all decent answers are much appreciated.
I am building a desk and I was curious as to a good distance between the legs for a chair.