Tag Archives: staked furniture

Brand New 100yr Old Table

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Greg Merritt

My niece just graduated college and it only took here a couple of weeks to secure her first teaching position. Of course that job is out of state and she starts at the end of July. Therefore she is in … Continue reading →

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Sewing Table-Part 4-Complete

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Greg Merritt

The were only two remaining construction phase elements that needed to be completed.  The trestles needed to be trimmed level and everything needed to be sanded in preparation to receive the milk paint. From the conception I knew that I was … Continue reading →

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Sewing Table-Part 3

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Greg Merritt

Wow, I’m way behind on updating this blog about the sewing table build.  Apologies, but time has a way of sneaking past a person. My last post left off with the trestles legged up but in need of stretchers.  My … Continue reading →

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Sewing Table-Part 2

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Greg Merritt

I managed to mill up some of the parts the sewing table.  I ripped some 8/4 red oak stock down for the legs and a few white oak bits for the stretchers.  My setup for breaking down stock is pretty … Continue reading →

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Sewing Table-Part 1

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Greg Merritt

I spent the better part of my shop time last week and this past weekend trying to get the shop cleaned up and organized.  It is amazing how far out of hand something can get before you really stop and … Continue reading →

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3-Ply Moravian Chair-Part 2

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Greg Merritt

Plywood sucks! I’ve been in the shop every chance I get working on these chairs (technically back stools).  Mostly things have progressed reasonably well.  The first thing I tackled was turning the six legs.  This is a first for me. … Continue reading →

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3-Ply Moravian Chair-Part 1

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Greg Merritt

Well, its time to tackle a chair.  For my first chair you would think that I would opt for a proven and well documented design.  Nah, where is the fun in that? I’ve been kicking around an idea for a … Continue reading →

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Welsh Staked Stools-Part 2

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Greg Merritt

With the legs at the ready, I moved on to tackle the seats.  The seats are from a construction grade SYP 2×12.  When working with construction lumber, you have to really plan ahead and possibly get a little creative in … Continue reading →

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Welsh Staked Stools-Part 1

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Greg Merritt

I have been having a lot of fun with then lathe, but it is time to get back on track.  I have two new tables that are in desperate need of some sort of accompanying seating.  To that end my … Continue reading →

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Table Trestles-Part 9-Complete

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Greg Merritt

Finally!  After days of applying finish and buffing, these two staked dining tables are finally complete!  This project started as a simple idea from the “The Anarchist’s Design Book” for two easily moved “knock-down” tables.  That simple idea became a … Continue reading →

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