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Introduction: Arts and Crafts Coffee Table

By Gregory Paolini Aug 06, 2012

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Videos in the Series

Introduction: Arts and Crafts Coffee Table

August 6, 2012

Get an overview of furniture maker Gregory Paolini's latest Video Workshop project, an Arts and Crafts-style coffee table of beautiful quartersawn white oak.
Episode 1: Laminated Leg Construction

August 6, 2012

Learn how to build beautiful table legs with figured quartersawn grain on all four faces by using lamination techniques.
Episode 2: Aprons, Stretchers, and Side Slats

August 6, 2012

Learn how to cut and mill components to consistent size and thickness.
Episode 3: Mortise-and-Tenon Joinery

August 6, 2012

Learn how to cut perfect mortise-and-tenon joinery with a router and router table.
Episode 4: Shelf and Through-Tenons

August 6, 2012

Tackle the most visible joint in this project as Paolini demonstrates techniques for blowout-free through-tenons.
Episode 5: Breadboard Ends

August 6, 2012

Learn how to create beautiful breadboard ends that move with seasonal changes in humidty.
Episode 6: Surface Prep

August 6, 2012

Learn the right way to use a random-orbit sander to obtain a flawless surface on your furniture. Plus, tips on how to attach the tabletop using traditional button blocks.
Episode 7: Assembly and Finish

August 6, 2012

Paolini demonstrates glue-up techniques and applies an easy oil-based finish that brings out the oak's beautiful ray fleck.

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About This Video Workshop

In this video workshop, Gregory Paolini shows you step-by-step, how to build a beautiful coffee table in the Arts & Crafts style. With its straight-forward mortise-and-tenon construction, and beautiful breadboard ends, the Arts & Crafts Coffee Table is an approachable project for any woodworker with intermediate skills. Produced by: Ed Pirnik; Video by: Gary Junken; Editing by: Gary Junken Purchase this video workshop on DVD. Purchase the project plan. More about this Video Workshop

Comments

user-6799824 | May 14, 2017 02:36am | #1
Is there an article on this? Cheers
user-6824945 | Oct 09, 2017 07:38am | #2
Where can I find/purchase the plans for this coffee table? I have searched this website and cannot locate them. Help!
user-6925017 | Jun 29, 2018 07:25pm | #3
Where do the videos show constructing the top?

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BenStrano | Jul 02, 2018 08:19am | #4
Looks like that is all in episode 5.

user-5691101 | Oct 06, 2018 03:01pm | #5
I too am looking for the plans for this table and have not been able to locate them despite some significant effort. Can someone help?
DaveRichards | Oct 08, 2018 08:03am | #6
The plans are available here: https://www.tauntonstore.com/arts-and-crafts-coffee-table-digital-plan-065137.html

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