Harvest Table

In some ways, building this harvest table is a lot like taking a long road trip. Half the fun is just getting to your destination. It’s stopping at the little roadside diners and taking some side excursions that make the journey more enjoyable. With this table, the side trips have more to do with the construction. All in all, it’s not a terribly difficult or unusual project to build. But there are a few things a bit out of the ordinary that make for some interesting woodworking challenges. Take the legs for example. They have an unusual double taper profile. But unlike most tapered legs, I didn’t cut these on the table saw (they’re too big for that). Instead I used a different technique that involves a band saw. The top of the table is a glued-up panel with breadboard ends. But instead of simply pinning the ends to the top, I came up with a different method that uses some common hardware items, see detail on opposite page. This helps strengthen the joint and allows the ends to be tightened if the wood shrinks over time. Finally comes the finish. Normally I don’t like to cover up the beauty of natural wood. But this time, I thought I would try using a stain on the base of the table. And I have to say, I was pleased with the results. The finished product also has some pretty neat features. Like a built-in drawer at each end to store silverware and napkins. And bolt-on legs that come off quickly so the table can be easily moved. So even when the building is complete, you’ll have a nice reminder of the road you took to get there.

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