Sofa Table: Episode 6
In this final episode, Paul cuts the tabletop to size and shows how he would deal with any blemish in the surface. He then scrapes and fits both the shelf and tabletop, finishing of by fixing them in place.
Edge Jointing
Need wider stock for a table top, panel or other project but struggling to get a clean strong join? Paul shows us his process for edge jointing two pieces together.
Sofa Table: Episode 5
Paul chamfers the mortises that take the tenons on the long rail and then cuts the wedges that will help hold it in place. The last step before gluing up is to do a dry run. Once this is done Paul glues up, discussing what to look out for. Don’t forget to check for square!
Scrub Plane – Preparing for use
Ever felt like you needed a scrub plane, or wondered what they are for? Paul shows how to convert a standard #4 bench plane into a scrub plane, including how to reshape the blade.
Using Scrapers
Ever struggled with your scrapers, unable to achieve the results you where hoping for? Hoping to pick up a few tips on how to scrape awkward grain? Paul shows us various techniques he uses to get the desired finish.
Sofa Table: Episode 4
In this episode, Paul cuts the mortices and tenons for the cross-rails and the lengthwise rail, completing the main frame of the sofa table.
Sofa Table: Episode 3
It’s time to layout and taper the legs! Paul shows us several methods that can be used to shape this and a number of different styles of leg using a variety of tools. He also makes some turn buttons and cuts the mortices to receive them.
Preparing Rough Stock
Starting out with rough or oversized stock which you want to prepare using only hand tools? Paul shows how to use of the scrub plane and winding sticks to get your rough stock ready for your project.
Sofa Table: Episode 2
What are the different ways of cutting a tenon? Find out in this episode, as Paul shows us a few options as well as showing how to cut the haunches.
Sofa Table: Project Info
Introducing this simple table which you can adapt for your lounge, hallway, or a number of other uses.