How to Make Simple Slab Coffee Table | I Can Do That!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Wood slabs are all the rage and we're not immune at I Can Do That! In today's video Andrew takes you through the steps to build a simple router jig to flatten a slab, making it ready for use as a coffee table. Next, you'll learn to make half-lap joints on the table saw to build a modern base for the table.
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Lot of work , didn't think it would come out that good but, MAN that thing is pretty . I got to go build one Thanks , Texas
Good to see PW is showing projects beyond the 2x4 lumber projects which get boring and cater to those with only the most basic skills. There are a gazillion channels out there for that. The upping of the skillset of DIY woodworkers is always good. Push the threshold for a better skillset. Kudos!
I really liked your choice of joinery for the base, simple solid and fits the overall look, and you are right the best part is when you see the slab finished. Beautiful.
Just wanted to send a shoutout and big thank you for the design idea! Did my version working with Rainbow Poplar! It came out really nice! Cheers
VERY nicely done. Presentation covered all the steps with good explanations of how and why.
Nice project. A better name for the Bowtie is a Dutchman. And thank-you for not using your finger to spread glue.
Love the planing idea, great job
Thank you for this wonderful explanatory video! New sub here!
Very nice!
Great job and clear information.
Nice project. It's simple and challenging, something that even the inexperienced would aspire to. Loved the bowtie portion, your 40" planer and how it was used (great tips!), and that you were able to find the slab on CL. Not everyone has a Woodcraft nearby to find these.
This is a fantastic idea
Nice build. We are actually working on something similar over at our shop.
I enjoyed your project
beautiful slab. i was hoping you'd finish it to see how it turned out but glad you took the time to spread with mineral spirits. i was half expecting you'd say "crotch" a la matt cremona :-)
i really enjoy this series. the projects are right at my skill level and are skill-building. i don't have room in my 1-car garage shop for a planer or jointer (i sometimes try to use hand tools for this) so glad to see some projects that can work without these.
Just my opinion from observation, having never done this: I will make mine from aluminum angle to the exact size of my router base to cut out all the side to side slop.
Excellent video and great instructional build 👍
That looks like a nice little palm router you had there.
Are you able to do a video on how you made those bow ties with a jigsaw? I'm always curious of alternative methods and that bow tie looks sharp.
Great build! Love the process you showed . 😊thank you
nice work. that is a beautiful piece of wood. I love the bow ties too. I will try them one day😀
Nice jig. You should have stops so the router cannot touch the rails supporting the router platform, also add blocks on underside of router support outside of rails so it moves consistently instead of the "wobble" you get now.
so much with so little tools-nice to watch
Wax your runners, wear a dust mask and keep your fence as narrow as your router.
Hey Andrew,
Great video! I’ve got a cookie cut from the base of a dead ash tree that I just got removed. Do I need to dry the slab before I attempt this project?
David, 4 months late so you either worked it green or have let it dry. For future reference. Drying causes shrinking, twisting, bowing, checking, etc. so waiting is a positive. Cutting green goes faster and removes material making drying faster and can reduce some of the bad effects but not eliminate. Does mean that you are more than likely to have to re flatten later on. Hope your project turns (ed) out great.
Nice job, but would have looked awesome if you had matched both ends.As it is,it looks like a trolley waiting for a set of wheels...
I realise this is 3 years ago but what are the measurements of the timber for the legs. I heard 1 inch thick but not the length.
why not use a bigger bit like a rabbeting bit?
A rabbeting bit has a bearing similar to a flush trim bit, chamfer bit, and other profile bits that prevents you from using it like a straight bit and actually cutting into the top to flatten it.
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bowtie count: 40+ :') great job!
You could flatten that slab with a hand plane in the time it took to build the jig, let alone the time to flatten with a router.
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The bowties ruin it
Hmmm... I finally followed Ann's advice and took Stodoys. It's great for beginners and has some advanced stuff too.
I was using Stodoys instructions to make it and I did it already :)
Hi Andrew, you are the editor but are you in charge? If you watch any of the I can do that videos with Chad Stanton then you would notice they were about projects that you could do with lumber from any big box store, that anyone can buy. I think a lot of the people who watched are not that experienced and he made projects anyone can make and didn’t cost $200 for a slab of wood. I am very disappointed in the direction I can do that went. I will give it a couple more episodes then I will have to unsubscribe. Best of luck, Lori
variety in life makes it more interesting.. some like it, some don't.. you don't, so have a good life and move on...
Lori, there are many different kind of projects for many different people. This is an example of a slab project. Yes slabs are expensive. But if you find the right people to sell to you can make a good turn around. The big box stores have oak and poplar usually. You can take that oak and poplar to make a beautiful top and then use the leg structure from this video. Hope this helps. Happy building! :)