Tilt Top Table
classic woodworking

What does it take to make a tilt-top table? On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin shares his design for a Shaker-inspired table made out of curly maple and takes a deep-dive into explaining the tilt-top mechanism that makes this piece so unique. The table has a pedestal base which attaches to the top with a turned column which Tom shapes at the lathe. He also uses the band saw to shape and refine the feet, making this project engaging in its use of numerous techniques.

Episode Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 111

About Classic Woodworking:

In CLASSIC WOODWORKING, custom furniture-maker Tom McLaughlin turns design inspiration into easy-to-follow projects for woodworkers at every skill level.

He teaches the latest wood crafting techniques, as well as tips and instruction for how to create projects that will stand the test of time.

Projects this season include: a Craftsman-style dining chair in white oak; a Shaker-style hall table in cherry; a hanging bow front cabinet in American ash; a tilt-top round breakfast table in curly maple; a live-edge coffee table made from New England walnut; and much more.


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Future Broadcast times for "Classic Woodworking": (show all)

Wed, Mar 22 2:30 P.M. Shaker Hall Table     NH CREATE
Thu, Mar 23 4:30 A.M. Shaker Hall Table     NH CREATE
Wed, Mar 29 8:30 A.M. The Hanging Cabinet     NH CREATE
Wed, Mar 29 2:30 P.M. The Hanging Cabinet     NH CREATE
Thu, Mar 30 4:30 A.M. The Hanging Cabinet     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 5 8:30 A.M. Round Side Table     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 5 2:30 P.M. Round Side Table     NH CREATE
Thu, Apr 6 4:30 A.M. Round Side Table     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 12 8:30 A.M. Adirondack Chair     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 12 2:30 P.M. Adirondack Chair     NH CREATE
Thu, Apr 13 4:30 A.M. Adirondack Chair     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 19 8:30 A.M. Wenge Tea Box     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 19 2:30 P.M. Wenge Tea Box     NH CREATE
Thu, Apr 20 4:30 A.M. Wenge Tea Box     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 26 8:30 A.M. Live Edge Coffee Table     NH CREATE
Wed, Apr 26 2:30 P.M. Live Edge Coffee Table     NH CREATE

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