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Solid Ash Refectory Table

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Doug_Turner Doug_Turner, member
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Solid Wood Dining Table
Solid Ash Refectory Style Dining Table
Solid Wood Turned Leg Dining Table
Detail of the Ash Refectory Table
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Refectory tables were originally used in castles and monasteries to seat hundreds of people, and were built to last using thick legs and heavy joinery. As shown, this table will seat fourteen comfortably, and up to eighteen on special occasions. This table will be used by a family of four, who will really be able to spread out...

 

The top is in two sections, and the base breaks down into five pieces. I won't lie, it's heavy (350 lbs?), but assebly is simple. 5.5" square legs, 1.75" thick top, aprons & stretchers. Big mortise & tenon construction.

14' long x 42" wide x 30" tall

Design: Doug Turner

Fabrication: Stephan Evans

Leg Turning: Nick Cook

 

More information is available on my website:

Custom Refectory Table


Design or Plan used: My own design - Solid Ash Dining Table
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