Building a mid-century modern table

[AisleSeat]

On paternity leave at the moment, and because he's such a good boy, I've found the time to build a side table for our lounge. It'll be mid-century modern with hairpin legs. The wood is 33mm spotted gum.

I played around with a few shapes, and settled on an acute triangle.

First up, I traced the shape, 1) to have a record of it in case something went horribly wrong in the cutting process, and 2) to retrace the shape on the wood to minimise wastage.

 

[AisleSeat]

I borrowed a jigsaw from a friend, a Ryobi from 1983 (the receipt was still in the box), but it was complete garbage. I went out and bought a Bosch one, and that thing cut through the wood like butter.

 

[love_the_life]

Like the shape.

 

[Denali]

So you thought you would just whip this up with your spare time or is woodworking something you already enjoy doing?

Looking forward to the pics.

 

[AisleSeat]

So you thought you would just whip this up with your spare time or is woodworking something you already enjoy doing?

Looking forward to the pics.

I enjoy making things in general. Whether its web related, electronics, woodworking, random inventions and product design; its all happening over here. Mrs AS wanted a side table, so I figured I'd make one, rather than buy something. Plus it'll complement our coffee table, which is made from blackbutt.

 

[AisleSeat]

I smoothed the sides and faces with a detail sander and sanded the edges by hand, just to take off the hard 90 degree edge.

 

[AisleSeat]

Spotted gum is a bit light and I wanted to match our coffee table somewhat so I added a stain. Three coats of clear polyurethane will finish it up. This is the bottom of the table, you can make out the pilot drill holes.

 

[AisleSeat]

All done. Finished with some 600mm hairpin legs.

 

[love_the_life]

Looks great - you are very talented.

 

[AisleSeat]

Looks great - you are very talented.

Thank you!

 

[LadyC]

Love your work - that looks great.

 

[AisleSeat]

Love your work - that looks great.

Thanks!