The Making of a Circular Extendable Dining Table: A Woodworking Journey

💡Size limitations and budget constraints led to the decision to create a 60-inch circular dining table.

🛠️Using templates and a router, the base of the table was shaped, providing stability and a unique design.

🌟The choice to prioritize a larger wooden base over epoxy-filled live edges catered to the client's preference.

💰By using a chamfer, the amount of epoxy needed for the table was reduced, saving cost and resources.

♻️Sustainability was considered by reusing leftover walnut material from previous projects.

Why was a circular extendable dining table chosen?

—The clients wanted a versatile table that could comfortably seat eight people while providing an elegant circular design.

Why did you prioritize a larger wooden base over epoxy-filled live edges?

—The clients preferred a design with more wood and less epoxy, and this allowed for a more natural look.

How did you save on epoxy usage?

—A chamfer was added to the underside of the table, reducing the amount of epoxy needed, both saving costs and resources.

Was sustainability considered during the project?

—Yes, leftover walnut material from previous projects was repurposed, promoting a sustainable approach.

What was the inspiration behind the final design?

—The goal was to create a functional and visually appealing dining table that maximized the use of a walnut slab.

00:00Introduction: The journey of creating a circular extendable dining table from a walnut slab.

00:05Design: Size limitations and budget constraints shaped the decision to create a 60-inch circular dining table.

02:30Creating the Base: Templates and a router were used to shape the base, providing stability and a unique design.

04:45Prioritizing Wood: The choice to prioritize a larger wooden base over epoxy-filled live edges catered to the client's preference.

06:20Saving on Epoxy: A chamfer was added to the underside of the table, reducing the amount of epoxy needed and saving costs.

08:30Sustainability: Leftover walnut material from previous projects was repurposed, promoting sustainability.

10:00Conclusion: The final design achieves a functional and visually appealing dining table using a walnut slab.