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Reclaimed Pine Conference Table

comments (3) October 4th, 2010 in Reader's Gallery

louielouie louielouie, member
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This conference table was made for the newly opened Stark Center at the University of Texas. Most of the material is reclaimed longleaf and curly pine. The split turnings on the sides of the pedestals are of Texas mesquite.

The breadboard ends can be removed and the top separated into two pieces down its length for moving. The halves of the top and breadboard ends are held together with large loose tenons and mechanical fasteners called Zipbolts. The slot that runs down the center of the top accommodates computer and media cables.

The table base is put together with bridle joints and wedged tenons. It can be assembled and disassembled in just a few minutes with a rubber mallet.

Solid wood throughout. Dimensions are 146" X 60".

 


Design or Plan used: My own design - Louis Fry
posted in: Reader's Gallery, reclaimed lumber, longleaf pine, conference table, curly pine
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jallenmorris jallenmorris writes: Thanks for posting this! I'm an attorney during the day and saw dust maker for a hobby. I have a cheap craigslist conference table in my office now but would love to make my own table. This has given me the inspiration to do it myself.

Jarod
Posted: 12:10 am on December 23rd

louielouie louielouie writes: Thanks very much for commenting. When I was milling the individual boards that make up the top, I did some calculating and realized the completed top would weigh in at around 400lbs, making it eventually unmanageable for me in my one man shop. Hence, I had to come up with a plan for a top that could be taken apart and reassembled on site.

I just posted an additional photo showing the table base without the top.
Posted: 9:36 am on October 13th

cbcrane cbcrane writes: Louis, magnificent material and design. I love the ability to totally knock down this mammoth table for moving. Bravo!
Posted: 2:16 pm on October 12th

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