| Arts and Crafts Dining Table: Assembling the Ends |
From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-203 |
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The ends of the arts and crafts table provide sturdiness and include slots for the stretchers that will be added later. DIY Woodworking host Bruce Johnson creates the mortise and tenon system that gives the table its strength. Note: Note: Project plans may be viewed with  Materials: Wooden template
Saber or band saw
Sandpaper or electric sander
Sharp hand chisels
Hammer
Small, coarse file
Pencil
Vise
Loose tenon jig
Tenons
Drill
Spade bit
3/8" drill bit
Wood glue
Pipe clamps
- Make wooden templates in the shape of the foot and top brace. Place template on top of oak and use pencil to trace around it (figure A).
- Use saw to cut out the shape (figure B) and belt or stationary sander to remove any marks on edges.
- Make another wooden template in the shape of the side panels. Be sure to cut out areas for the mortise joints. Trace around template onto oak, including the mortise joint areas (figure C).
- Cut out side panels and smooth edges with sander.
- Use hand chisel to score the mortise areas and prevent splintering (figure D).
- Use drill with spade bit to remove the inner wood of the outlined mortise area (figure E).
- Use a wide, sharp chisel and hammer to chisel away any remaining wood. Square the inside corners of the mortise using a coarse file.
- A loose tenon system will hold the side pieces together. Create the loose tenon joint by first using the pencil to mark the area where the joint will go.
- Place the wood in a vise and set the loose tenon jig at position A. Add an extra clamp to hold the jig and wood together and prevent movement.
- Using the 3/8" drill bit, drill 3 holes side by side, each about 1 1/2" deep (figure F).
- Loosen set screws on jig and reset to position B. Drill 2 more holes.
- Remove tenon jig and clean out the holes. Repeat for other tenon joints.
- After all tenon holes have been drilled, test fit of each tenon before adding any glue. If all fit snugly into holes, add glue to edge of wood, to slot and to tenon.
- Use hammer to tap the tenon into place (figure G) and align and pull all pieces together (figure H).
- Use pipe clamps to pull pieces together and create a secure bond. Allow glue to dry at least 4 hours before removing the clamps.
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The Arts and Crafts Society
1209 W. Huron
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (313) 665-4729
Fax: (313) 213-0045
Web site: www.arts-crafts.com
E-mail: info@arts-crafts.com
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