Simple Shaker Side Table

[Mark Maleski]

I recently completed a simple shaker-style side table to replace the cheap termite-barf version SWMBO picked up from a big box. I started with a single 6/4 cherry board which allowed me to get rift-sawn legs and match color consistently.1. Board.jpg

I don't have a bandsaw with sufficient resaw capacity for the top, so had to do it the hard way. 2. Top Resaw.jpg3. Top Resawn.jpg

After gluing the top, I crosscut, marked the other end, cut and shot the far end to get a square. 4. Marking Top.jpg

Scraped a bead in the rails. 4.1. Beading.jpg

And began glue-up. I'm pleased with the grain in all 4 edges of all 4 legs. 5. First Assembly.jpg5.1.Rift Sawn.jpg

This was a quick project...I like to insert these into my build plans. Some of my other pieces can take....a while....to complete (*cough* years *cough*). 6. Completed.jpg

[Mark Maleski]

Here are a couple more photos of the completed table. 7. Completed Top.JPG8. Completed Table.JPG

[Yonak Hawkins]

It's beautiful, Mark. Especially the top.

[Hoang N Nguyen]

WOW!! That's amazing that you resawed the table top by hand!! How did you attach the table top to the apron?

[Jay Aubuchon]

Beautiful. It's just my style.

[Will Boulware]

Very nice! I like it!

[Mark Maleski]

WOW!! That's amazing that you resawed the table top by hand!! How did you attach the table top to the apron?

Thanks. Resawing by hand is pretty easy, as long as you have the thickness you need for margin. I attached the top with slots in the rails, and cleats. That was probably overkill considering the small size, but better safe than sorry.

[Scott DelPorte]

Very nice, I like it

[Cody Pierce]

Very nice! Your floors are stunning too. Well done on all accounts!

[Lonnie Gallaher]

Question, what is the white brick looking thing in picture #6?

[Matt Lau]

That's gorgeous.

[Mark Maleski]

Question, what is the white brick looking thing in picture #6?

That's stropping compound. Doesn't have anything to do with that phase of the project, I think it was just lying on the bench when I took the photo.