cherry coffee table almost done

[Bret Duffin]

This is a commission piece, A cherry coffee table for a reception area.

My own original design.

Regards, Bret

[John Keeton]

Great style, Brett!! I love the look of the legs, and the tiled top. Really nice.

Those circular spacers are crying out for a little carving embellishment! I won't take much - just a little.

[Mikail Khan]

Very nice. I like the shape of the legs.

MK

[Jimmy Williams]

Like the others have said, I like the style of the legs but I also like the stretchers, the round spacer/medallion, and the through tenons into the top. Of course the tile top is a nice touch as well. I can't wait to see this one finished.

Great job.

[Michael Handrinos]

Hey Brett.

I really like your table. The design is top notch! Thanks for posting it.


Mike

[Mike Wilkins]

Some really fine woodworking here. Hope you don't mind; I had to print a couple of these photos. I can see a similar design in my future, maybe with some Mahogany or Walnut.

[glenn bradley]

Nice lines. Love the stance. It "feels" solidly grounded without looking heavy. Looking forward to the finished piece.

[Randy Bonella]

Sweet design!!! Please show us the finished goods.

Randy...

[Jay Jolliffe]

I like the design.....Very nice. Post the finish pics....Please

[Joe A Faulkner]

I have to agree with all the comments. I love the tennons in the top. I'm curious as to the assembly process. I have to confess to being less than a novice when it comes to assembly work on a piece with this type of joinery and curved pieces to boot. Just how did you go about the assembly?

[gary Zimmel]

Great design Bret. Very well thought out.
I'm thinking you have a winner there. Make sure to give us another peek when the finish is on..

[Bret Duffin]

The cylindrical spacers are turned from maple burl and are domed in front, like a blunt bullet. They will look great once finished. These details don't show in the flat light of the photo.

Bret

[Bret Duffin]

the first two photos show the parts all laid out ready to assemble. The actual assembly resembles a chinese fire drill wit a lot of stifled swearing under my breath, Bret

[John Keeton]

The cylindrical spacers are turned from maple burl and are domed in front, like a blunt bullet. They will look great once finished. These details don't show in the flat light of the photo.

Bret

Bret, I didn't notice that it was burl in the pic. But, you are right! If that burl pops when finished (and I am sure it will) that will be the perfect touch. Adding any carving would detract.

[Joe A Faulkner]

So once you start on the assembly you more or less keep at it until the entire thing is assembled, or are there stopping points?