Display Case construction

The display case was designed to separate into 4 main pieces. Top, bottom and 2 halves of cabinet. This unit was made to fit into a service elevator for delivery to an eighth floor condo. Careful measurements were taken to ensure the finished dimensions were what the client wanted and to be able to deliver it.

Although this is not a deep cabinet it was visible from the sides so we had the opportunity to add raised panels giving this a more classy look. The back panel was stained black allowing the grain to show through and the cabinet was finished in a matte black as per our clients specification.

Lock miter joints were used to stiffen the end panels and eliminate the need for nails or screws. This is an extremely strong joint with a large surface area for glue. Once assembled the joint seam is at the corner. Light sanding and finished it is difficult to tell that the piece of wood is actually 2 pieces joined together.

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Farm Table Construction

Yet another rainy day here in NC. I decided to go through my pictures and share how we made our Farm table. Thanks to my brother in-law I was able to obtain the larger solid hardwood I was looking for to construct the table.

I wish I had taken pictures of the stock I used. It looked like firewood. Anyway after sizing my lumber the first pictures shows the first cuts for the tenon used to make the legs. These joints used hand cut Brazilian Cherry pins to attach the legs at the base. After making the legs for each end I set them in place to determine how long the table should be. I also wanted to maximize the lumber. It seemed a shame to have nice long beams only to cut them down.

First Joint
Holes for Cherry pins
Laying out dimensions

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Large farm house table

This large farm house table offers a solid two inch thick Oak top. The top is supported by a Pinned mortise and tenon hardwood base. Table seats 6 to 10 with 2 extensions on either end. The extensions are supported by solid Oak slides. The leaves attach at both ends of the table with a bultin support system that when assembled is as solid as the main top.

Due to the weight of this table it disassembles into 4 pieces allowing for ease of moving. This large farm house table is an heirloom quality table that can be handed down for generations.

All of the mortise and tenons were hand cut. The pins are made from hand turned Brazillian cherry.

Table with both extensions installed

Seating for 6 without extensions

During construction

Table with both extensions installed

This table can be customized to fit your space. The color shown was chosen by our client. She wanted a rustic table with a modern feel. For details on the construction of this table click here.