Woodworking: How I Built My Own End Tables from Scratch

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses woodworking, specifically the process of building end tables from scratch. Participants share their experiences, techniques, and challenges faced during the construction of their projects, which may also include elements of design, material selection, and tool usage.

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  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their journey from a casual comment about building furniture to the actual construction of end tables, detailing the materials and tools used.
  • The participant outlines the specific dimensions and types of wood purchased, including various hardware components necessary for the build.
  • Challenges faced during the cutting and assembly process are shared, including miscalculations and adjustments made to achieve the desired height and design.
  • Participants express enthusiasm for woodworking and share their own experiences, indicating a community of woodworkers within the forum.
  • There are mentions of issues with uploading pictures, highlighting the importance of visual documentation in the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the enjoyment and challenges of woodworking, with multiple members expressing their own interest in the craft. However, no consensus is reached on specific techniques or solutions, as discussions remain exploratory.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention limitations in their tools and workspace, which may affect their woodworking processes. There are also references to personal experiences and preferences that could influence the methods discussed.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for hobbyists interested in woodworking, those looking to share or gain insights on furniture construction, and individuals seeking a community of like-minded enthusiasts.

  • #31
strangerep said:
I must try to remember your situation whenever I'm tempted to whinge about mine.

I volunteered that information, because I can totally relate to your situation. And I am truly sorry that you have had to deal with health issues. But I have read some of your post, I wish I knew as much about science and math as you do. You still have tools they are just different then mine. :smile:

edit: Those tools of knowledge, are a great thing to have, the wonderful thing about them, is you never have to worry about lending them out and not getting them returned, you always get a return on that.
 
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  • #32
gjonesy said:
Within one year i owned a home, i paid off my car and was back to work. I still deal with cronic pain i just choose to do the best i can.
Cheers for gjonesy! :smile:
 
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  • #33
ProfuselyQuarky said:
Cheers for gjonesy!

Thank you ProfuselyQuarky. :smile:
 
  • #34
Update

One down...one to go
 

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  • #35
That is lovely!
 
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  • #36
Allow me to introduce you to the twins...they are now Complete!
 

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  • #37
Very nice.
 
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  • #38
Man, all you have to do is throw on a pair of eyeglasses, an atomic alarm clock, a stack of books, and a handful of amigurumi and that table is just asking to by my bedside :smile::smile:
 
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  • #39
Here they are both by the new couch finish finito and done...lol
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  • #40
phinds said:
Thanks. By the way, if you are interested in wood of various kinds, you might like to check out my site: http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/

I visited your site and bookmarked it, for when I'm back to shopping for home furnishings.

It's very interesting how you achieve variety by using different kinds of wood, taking advantage of natural patterns. I like all the pieces in the above photos.
 
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  • #41
I forgot about this thread. I got some old kitchen cabinets for free, cleaned them up and installed them in my garage last week. Had to replace a board or two because there were holes cut into it for a fan. I installed the four-plug GFCI electrical outlets and painted the walls a few weeks ago.

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  • #42
Working on under cabinet drawers.

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  • #43
Here's the finished product. I haven't done much cabinet work before but I'm pretty happy with the results.

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