A Neat Little Side Table

Dave R · 29 Nov 2015, 13:27

Based on a table from Denmark c. 1960. The original is stained black and then finished with a clear varnish. I was thinking that the Japanese method of Shou Sugi Ban would work nicely for this.

db11 · 29 Nov 2015, 13:31

That is very cool.

How does the joinery work in the corners? It's a bit tough to figure out because of the dark colour.

Dave R · 29 Nov 2015, 13:35

It is a little difficult, isn't it?

How's this?

And a detail of the leg itself.

davidheim1 · 29 Nov 2015, 15:08

Dave,
You made me look up shou sugi ban, the finishing technique that involves charring the wood and then coating it with a clear finish. The Maine furniture maker Kevin Rodel http://www.kevinrodel.com has done some interesting pieces using the technique, I believe. He's managed to merge Arts & Crafts designs with Japanese styles.
Best,
dh

Dave R · 29 Nov 2015, 15:14

Hi David,

I didn't know that Kevin has used that method for finishing. Thank you for sharing the link. He does some nice stuff, doesn't he?

cotty · 29 Nov 2015, 15:31

Clever and nice!

davidheim1 · 29 Nov 2015, 16:37

Dave,
Yes, Kevin Rodel does good work (although some of his pieces are a bit odd).
dh

pilou · 29 Nov 2015, 16:58

Zen!

robertWan · 29 Nov 2015, 20:14

@dave r said:

And a detail of the leg itself.

Without adhesive there's no way.

Robert

Dave R · 29 Nov 2015, 20:17

@robertwan said:

@dave r said:

And a detail of the leg itself.

Without adhesive there's no way.

Robert

Who said anything about not using adhesives?

db11 · 29 Nov 2015, 20:33

Thanks for the monochrome images of the joinery. Very nice detail. Would be fun to build.