Table Making

[Diablo de Acero]

I enjoyed this vid. I admit that his table saw terrifies me.

[rec head]

Blade's too small?


Is he measuring in inches?

[j44ke]

I understand that Japan is where to go if you want high quality woodworking machinery from the 1950's. The furniture workshops are closing as the craftsmen age out, and their machines were very often impeccably maintained. Shipping is a small issue. Or you could just move to Japan.

Saw blade is out of a horror movie, but man, wouldn't it be nice to have that sliding table - must be measured in square feet!

Here's another table.

[dcama5]

I enjoyed this vid. I admit that his table saw terrifies me.

I enjoyed this vid. I admit that his table saw terrifies me.[/QUOTE]

Thanks Diablo. That's a great video of an extraordinary craftsman. I have used Japanese hand tools since 1983 because they were the absolute best - none could compare. Now, with Blue Spruce Toolworks, Lie Nielsen Tools, and Bad Axe Saws, that has changed some. Western tools are similar in quality - I still like the Japanese aesthetic and have some of their best hand tools. Anyway, the west can now compete. I am only an amateur, but here are a few tables that I built:

Douglas Fir top w/ redwood base:




White Oak:





African Mahogany end-tables:


Hand-cut dovetails:


Round table for our daughter (chairs only in for appearance)




Dining table my wife asked for (chairs bought used)

[rec head]

Those dovetails look great.

I would call my style of wood working "get it done."