Woodworking #39- End Table (Pt. 3)

In this episode, I start by gluing the leg blanks to the aprons. I then cut the rough shape out on the bandsaw. And finally, I use the template and a flush trim bit in the router table to get the exact shape we're after.

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• woodworking
• wood
• table
• walnut
• construction
• woodcraft
• whisperer

[rellik0105]

would making the legs and stretchers out of one piece so all the grain is going in the same direction  be ok...or is it stronger to do it the way you do it in your video

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@rellik0105 You can certainly do it that way since this is a fairly light duty table. But I believe the leg would be weaker if it were all out of one piece. The "stretcher" piece would be all vertical grain and that would serve as the weak point. But again, would it be a big deal on a table like this? Probably not.

[maggie22marti]

I was wondering what kind of wood glue are you using? :) I'm gonna make a different End tables but there are so many different wood glue. and I have no i dea what wood glue to use. Thank You

[TheWoodWhisperer]

Most times, I just use Titebond II. Works for 90% of what I do.

[motown81]

just wondering...if i am using wood glue on wooden blocks for a craft projects (about 1inch by 1inch) would i need to use a clamp? thanks!

[TheWoodWhisperer]

Yes, absolutely. Aliphatic resin and PVA wood glues work best when you clamp them. The idea is to get the thinnest layer of glue possible between the two adjoining pieces. Without the proper clamping pressure, the joint strength will suffer.

[firstimpuls]

I am new to your show. And I have to say I love it. I have been looking for videos to hone my wodworking skills, and not to many people want to just teach for free like this. I think you are doing a great job and I will watch every show. thanx!!

[IMBLACK08PS3]

im making this in wood shop but mine is a little different

[panhead1219]

Heh! as they say: " a little bondo, a little paint, I can make things what they aint!"

But like a woman, wood is perfect and beautiful, and you don't just stretch shrink, slap it with a dolly and quench it with water after you heat it up!

Wood is personal, softer....needs love before you take to much away!

Ever try to add wood? :)

[TheWoodWhisperer]

Thanks man. You should definitely try your hand at woodworking. Coming from metal work, I would imagine you would find woodworking to be much more forgiving. :)