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Rustic Dining Table & Bench

Dining Table This traditional farmhouse table and bench incorporate timber frame details to create a spot you’ll be proud to gather around. T } The traditional details on this table,…around the dinner table. And this rustic farmhouse table is ideal for creating those memories. TIMBER FRAME DETAILS. When you look at this dining table, you can see…Read More


Woodsmith Issue 248
April 2020
Farmhouse Dining Table

Table If you prefer a comfortable, country look for your dining room, then this classic trestle table is sure to be a great choice for your home. There’s no hard and fast rule that a dining room tableRead More


Woodsmith Issue 223
February 2016
Round Dining Table

Dining Table CONTEMPORARY DINING FOR FOUR (OR SIX) For some unknown reason, I'm attracted to round tables. They seem inviting and comfortable. When I finally got around to building this tableTABLE TOP >/<" INSIDE DIAMETER THREADED INSERT MATERIALS LIST For Table Tap: A Table Frame (16) ,3/i6x43/«- 19V4 B Leaf Frame (4) %x 2%- 18 C TableRead More


Woodsmith Issue 30
November 1983
Dining Table

… PROJECT Dining Table It looks like a standard Danish Modern table. But beneath the top are two extension wings that add another 43" to the overall …the finish, the table is complete. The table leaves should slide out easily when the table top is lifted. 18 CENTER GUIDE ON THE LENGTH OF THE TABLE NOTE: GUIDE PREVENTS TABLE TOP FROM …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 64
August 1989
Elegant Dining Table

Dining Table This elegant table is sure to serve your family for generations to come. It’s a worthy centerpiece for our new set of dining room furniture. A shop-built set of dining … capacity of the table when guests arrive. Woodsmith.com • 23 Make the LEGS As with most table projects, the best place to start work on this dining table is at …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 216
December 2014
Trestle Table

…ll have the table done quickly. The inspiration for this table comes from traditional trestle table design. It features a… Diagram A B C D E F G H I J K L Arms (2) Feet (2) Legs (4) Stretcher (1) Tabletop (1) Table Side Supports (2) Table End Supports (2) End Edging (6) Bullnose Edging (2) Breadboard Ends (2) Extension Rails (4) Rail Stops (4) 2…Read More


Woodsmith Issue 181
February 2009
Convertible Coffee Table

…what makes this coffee table so unique. It’s the top. Slip your hands under the top and gently lift — the panel will raise gracefully to nearly dining table height, as shown in the inset photo at right. So what starts out as an elegant coffee table converts into a handy table that’s perfect for working, dining, or …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 141
June 2002
Sliding-Top Table

Table It’s like getting two tables in one. This stylish design doesn’t take up much floor space, but it slides open to provide seating for six. Whether it’s a place for dining or entertaining, you can’t beat the convenience of an expanding table. Normally, though, to expand a table, you’d have to pull it apart…Read More


Woodsmith Issue 171
June 2007
Traditional Swing-Leg Table

…, but also a bit deceiving. This is no ordinary drop-leaf table — it’s a classic swing-leg table. Tables of this practical design have been built for well over 200… neatly against a wall. When a larger table is needed, lift a leaf, swing a leg, and you have a small dining or game table. Woodsmith { Need a larger table? Just lift a leaf and swing …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 178
August 2008
Folding Table

Table This innovative Craftsman-style design makes better use of space in a dining area. A folding table is a versatile way to make the most of limited space in a kitchen or dining room. It can double as a work table in the kitchen or…Read More


Woodsmith Issue 197
October 2011
Sofa Table

table a strong, massive look. Using thinner 5/4 material for the top 28 • Woodsmith / No. 234 balances the design. This all means it could serve as a streamlined replacement for a larger buffet in the dining…to pull this off. How-To: CREATE THE TABLE TOP & BREADBOARD ENDS 1 I a. Straightedge #/8 #/4 END VIEW J 2 3 Push block J a. !/2" …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 234
December 2017
Trestle Table & Benches

table and bench to the dining room and order pizzas for all. W 1 1⁄ 3 1 ⁄ FRONT VIEW A ⁄ ⁄ 3 ⁄ 6⁄ 2⁄ 1¼ ½ ⁄ ⁄ 1½ 1⁄ Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram Table (1) A Table Torsos (2) 1¼ x 10 - 21¾ E Top (1) 1¼ x 32 - 70 B Table Legs (4) 1¼ x 5½ - 12¼ F TableRead More


Woodsmith Issue 278
April 2025
Heirloom Tables

dining table gives you some different challenges and a classic look. But I’m guessing you’ll only have one difficulty with these tables, deciding which one to build. No. 150 Woodsmith 23 1 a. b. 1 TECHNIQUE — 3 TABLE… a great looking table a little more practical? Just add a drawer. For this kitchen table (or the oak dining table) it’s a …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 150
December 2003
Gathering Table

table. The tall height is comfortable whether you’re sitting or standing. A “gathering table” is a fairly new concept in home furniture. Standing roughly at countertop height (36"), it’s taller than the typical dining table. This means you can be comfortable either sitting in a taller chair or standing next to the table. It’s …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 191
October 2010
Table Top Edges

…. On dining tables and side tables, a profile eliminates the sharp edge that can be uncomfortable for your hands and arms to rub against. And for any type of table, a profile… can be large), it’s tempting to choose a complex profile created by an expensive “table edge” router bit. But usually, a better option is to select a smaller, simpler profile …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 193
February 2011
Stylish Dining Chairs

Dining Chair There’s nothing like a set of comfortable chairs to complement your dining room table. And don’t be intimidated by the woodworking. By taking it one step at a …dining chairs offers a surefire way to enhance the look of the dining table on page 22. Of course, a good set of dining room chairs not only has to match the style of the tableRead More


Woodsmith Issue 216
December 2014
Coffee Table

table design. A drawer adds welcome storage and the crowning, naturally finished breadboard top (opposite page photo) adds contrast. ables invite gathering. A large dining table draws family and friends to celebrate holidays and special events. A coffee table on the other hand, tones …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 256
August 2021
Convertible Game Table

… an issue. Should we clear off the dining table, or all crowd around the coffee table in the living room? A break-down poker table is always an option, but often … screws. VENEERED DINING LEAVES A set of veneered leaves finish up this table. These will sit on top of the upper cleats to transform the game table into a dining table. EDGED & VENEERED. …Read More


Woodsmith Issue 270
December 2023
Kitchen Table

…of light that complements the dark details. Illustrations: Dirk Ver Steeg Kitchen Table This sturdy table has a lot going for it — it’s warm, light-hearted, and hospitable, …roles. Unlike its fancy-pants cousin that resides (mostly alone) in the dining room, a kitchen table is often center stage for all manner of hijinks. Whether it’s a lastminute…Read More


Woodsmith Issue 268
August 2023
Formal Dining Chair

DESIGN ALTERNATIVE Formal Dining Chair After building the set of ladder-back chairs shown on page 12,1 decided to … are sanded smooth, round over all four edges with a W' round-over bit on the router table, see Step 6. MATERIALS LIST A Back Legs (2) 1 Vi6 x 4 - 39 rgh. B Front Legs (2) 13/8X1%-17% C Seat…Read More


Woodsmith Issue 64
August 1989