The Woodshop Shed

Round Trestle Table

Furnished content.
(from Lumberjocks.com)


This is my first dining table, meant to replace my old one that is falling apart. The base is red oak, fastened with wood screws. I countersunk the holes enough so I could fill them with walnut dowels. The top is solid walnut, 49” in diameter and a 45 degree taper, finished with arm-r-seal. I was worried about strength, so I you the top together with glue and pocket screws. Unfortunately, I had a few problems cutting out the top. I used a router jig to make the circle, but when I cut through the last 1/4” around with a jigsaw, the blade was dull and busted out the bottom end. I would have made the table 2” smaller to trim the mistake, but there were too many pocket screws in the pathway! Next time, I think I'll skip the pocket screws and tack in supports on the underside after cutting the circle. The other major oopsie is that it is about 2” too tall. Most dining tables are 29-30” but mine is a hair over 32” I figure when I build the matching chairs I'll make them a tad taller. All the wood I used I milled myself from deadfalls with a chainsaw mill; it was a longtime coming since I've had the 6/4 walnut for about 4 years and finally used it. I'll make curved back dining chairs from the same red oak and the back slats I'll use the remaining walnut for matching contrast.

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