Farmhouse Console Table | Part I - Table Top

First video in a multipart series on building a farmhouse console table.

In this episode I build the top of the table including rough sawing, dimensioning, and laminating.

Primary lessons learned:
1. Taking off 1/2” with a planer is a lot. Originally I was planning to take 2x6’s (1.5” x 5.5” in reality) down to 1x5’s. That 1/2” took a long time and was more work than I anticipated. I’ll be adjusting the other shelves to accept 1.25” shelves.
2. Using a jointing sled with painters tape works but I would recommend using a more rigid jointing sled
3. If your lumber is wet *at all* dimensioning it doesn’t do any good because it’ll just warp when you’re done. I dimensioned one of the 2x6’s that was still a little wet and by the following morning it was twisted again.
4. When planing the short edge of your lumber, taping can be a good way to dimension multiple boards at once.

If you have any questions about this episode, I’d love to answer them. Just leave them in the comments section and I’ll make sure to get to you.

Thanks as always, I’m looking forward to doing this project with you.

Josh
Northwest Craftsman

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Products Used in this Episode
    10’ Tape: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0147G9NGY 
    3/4” Pipe: https://amzn.to/2Njblxf
36” Level: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XUHFJ6
    Beaver Brush: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00359FFUS 
    Bessey Pipe Clamps: https://amzn.to/2X8G93l
Blue Barrel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0026GO5CA
    Canvas Apron: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0798WWM89
Dewalt 735X: https://www.rockler.com/dewalt-dw735x-13-in-2-speed-planer-includes-knives-table-and-stand
Dust Deputy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YX6P48R
    Irwin Quick Grips: https://amzn.to/2GLNou9 
    Japanese Pull Saw: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BSQU9UQ
    Knife: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00002X201 
    Machinist Square: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005XUHIBG
    No. 4 Stanley Handplane: https://amzn.to/2M2i6CC 
SC Johnson Paste Wax: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DIWIM
Tekton 16oz Rubber Mallet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LVZ314U
    Titebond Original: https://amzn.to/2JexM12 


Total Cost
$ 8 - 2x6x10's
+ $ 1 - Wood glue
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$21 - Total

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