Tables

A wooden table with a drawer is displayed in a workshop surrounded by various tools.A wooden side table with a drawer, topped with a small potted plant, stands against a wall adorned with a colorful framed picture and a digital clock.A wooden side table with a drawer and a potted plant on top is placed on a hardwood floor.

Wrapped up this small, Shaker-style(ish) black limba side table. I’m really happy with how this one turned out. The drawer was 1/16th too large and required some creative fixes to slide smoothly, but it got there. Finished with Rubio Monocoat.

Work continues on the little side table. Since I’ll be relying on mechanical connections from this point forward, I have the joy of finishing pieces individually. Once finish wraps up, I’ll be assembling the frame and starting on the drawer box.

Gluing up the top for a small, shaker-style table. So many clamps (and prayers to the gods of woodworking.)

A wooden round table with a tripod base is on a workbench surrounded by various tools and equipment.A woodworking workshop features a variety of tools on a wall-mounted organizer, a wooden circular piece clamped on the workbench, and several wooden dowels nearby.

Glued up three oak boards and took a run at my first round tabletop. I used a palm router (beefed up with some aftermarket handles) and a circle jig, which turned out really well. I attempted a spray poly finish, but could have done more sanding between coats. The midges loved the poly, which didn’t help. I attached the legs to the bottom of the tabletop — next time I’ll explore some alternatives.