CHERRY TABLE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
The curly cherry lumber is first selected for grain and color, then surfaced and thickness planed
Example of curly cherry grain with ‘cat paws’
After selecting the best grain and color match, the boards for the top are glued and clamped together
The corners are cut at 45 degrees
A groove is routed in the table top.
And Peruvian black walnut is inserted as a detail
The front of the table contains two drawers. The individual pieces are cut from one board so that color and grain matches perfectly
The pieces are assembled and glued.
A special jig is used to sand the 45 degree edge of the legs
Mortise and tenon joints are used to attach the legs to the sides
A side leg subassembly being glued and clamped
The legs and the sides are glued and assembled
Inlay and drawer details.
