Classic Ming Table

Copied directly from a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty table, this piece looks clean and simple but is constructed with a complicated system of joinery, most of it hidden. The glueless jointsmitered through-tenons, a tongue-and-groove top panel with cross braces connected by sliding dovetails, splayed legs, and a complex apron and spandrel systemare tricky and require patience and acute sharpening skills. The reward is great: a beautiful table with a wonderfully complex, interlocking system of joineryaccomplished without glue.

SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced

FINISHED SIZE:
13-3/4 in. deep by 28 in. long by 30-7/8 in. high

PLAN INCLUDES:

• Scale drawing
• Detailed cutlist
• SketchUp drawing

REQUIREMENTS

"Google SketchUp (free download available here).

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