Leavitt designed this maple and walnut table to be the centerpiece of his client’s great room, which overlooks the Connecticut River. Built in homage to the trees that frame the view outside the client’s window, the table has a base that rises from the floor like the roots of a tree and spreads out like branches. The live edges of the planks that frame the tabletop, combined with the shimmer of the inset glass top, mimic the river. The table is finished with an oil-and-varnish mixture.
Photo: Randy Leavitt
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Delta 22-555 Planer
Knife changes on this planer were easy enough, except that you need an Allen wrench to open the dust cover and gain access to the knives, and it’s not the same size as the wrench used to loosen the screws that secure the knives. The 2-1/2-in.-dia. dust port can be reversed for use on either side of the machine. Two material rollers on top of the machine aid with transferring stock from the outfeed side back to the infeed side. Finally, there is no gauge that indicates how much material you’re about to remove, a convenience that three other planers also lack.
- Excellent dust collection and stock removal. Must be used with a vacuum - The paddle switch was awkward to use, but the shape of the head made handling - Comfortable with one hand or two - Stops very quickly.
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