The rumor is that this was a prototype Stickley table, never put in to production. It has 14 mortise & tenon joints, and the legs angle slightly outward – which makes it a more complex project to build. This was also the first project in which I used hand-cut dovetails. After some reflection, I think this project required every tool in my little workshop to build. From mortising & tenoning jigs, hand saw & chisel for the dovetails, table saw & dado blades, jig saw for rough-cuts, band saw for the smooth curves, thickness planer, biscuit joiner, sanders, drills and screwdrivers – just about everything was used to some degree.
It has taken me quite a few weekends to build, but now that it’s complete I think it will make a nice piece of furniture for our house.
The only question is – what do I build next?
How about a coffee table? It was on my list for awhile but I finally broke down and went to the unfinished furniture store. At least I stained and finished it myself.
How about you make a nice little dresser/night stand. With several drawers for storage. I could pay you for it as well. (Jon @ UNL)