Dining Table (commission)

The client wanted something light for her new home. "Light Ashy colored" if I remember correctly. So I went with Ash hardwood. It isn't ashy gray, but its light and warm. I asked if I could do something funky with the legs and she was all game. So here is a lose step by step of the Dining table. 72x43x32.

The Legs

It took some math to get the angles right and wide enough to cover the length, width, and weight of the table. I did lap joints for the vertical pieces and an angled dado joint for the floor pieces. I always label each piece. It keeps me organized. (hence the blue tape)

The Top

I bought rough lumber. So I had to plane and join each surface square and flat. 

 

I also decided to do a walnut inlay to tie the legs in with the top. 

Assembly before sealing it.

After sealing it.

 I added two more braces for support on the legs.

In the clients home

Im very proud with how this table turned out. It was exactly what I imagined in my mind. Nice when things work out that way!