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Drugstore Cowboy · 07-12-2007, 12:05 AM

The same friend I built the chest for -- has a very small apartment -- and had no dining table -- and really no room to dedicate to one. Being a bit of a history buff --I remembered the colonists had a similar problem -- and they solved it with a settle table.
A combination table - bench(settle) and storage box.

My friend LOVED the initial sketches-- but wanted to make two changes -- wanted it taller than a normal table so it would also serve as a workbench AND wanted the option to use only a half round since it would normall be only her and her daughter eating.

The end result pictured below became her Christmas present.

gregW · 07-12-2007, 12:58 AM

very cool Cowboy...you do nice work! she must be a real good friend.

**harrysin** · 07-12-2007, 01:56 AM

That's one very clever piece of carpentry Cowboy. I hope Greg. didn't mean there to be a "nudge, nudge, wink wink" when he suggested that the lady must be a good friend!

Dr.Zook · 07-12-2007, 02:25 AM

Very nice piece of furniture DC. Unique is the word I'm looking for. Keep up the good work.

**challagan** · 07-12-2007, 08:39 AM

Very nice Cowboy, I like that alot. Nice job!

Corey

**Bob** · 07-12-2007, 08:57 AM

DC,

That is about one of the coolest designed projects I have seen to date. I am going to have to save the pics in my inspiration file if you don't mind.

I REALLY like that one and your execution of craftsmanship raises the bar on this one as well. Nice job!

Drugstore Cowboy · 07-12-2007, 09:47 AM

Thank you all for the kind words.

I admit to being a little proud of that little project myself --
Was interested in some unbiased opinions from people who knew woodworking.

Bob -
Help yourself -- I am flattered.

The basic design goes back at least to the 1700's.
My only real 'contribution' was the peg 'hinge' and slot that let the top be split in half.

Dave -
I'm going to take 'unique' as a compliment -

- because that's kinda the niche I think I fit in. What I see as one of the biggest benefits of handmade furniture -- being able to get specifically what you want --- when your tastes or needs don't exactly match those of the 'mass market'.

Harry / Greg -
I'll just answer that one the way she would ----
Whaaatevvvvverrrr

Thanks again - it's nice when people who know what they are talking about appreciate your work.

**bobj3** · 07-12-2007, 11:09 AM

You did a Nice job on this one,,,,Cowboy

Norm A. made one just like it on one of his shows..

Here are the plans if anyone wants to make one also

Chair Table

http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?207

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**Mike** · 07-12-2007, 01:06 PM

I like the design of this table. Could you post a close up of the peg hinge? I think I understand how it works but it is always easier to ask questions than to flounder in uncertainty.

Drugstore Cowboy · 07-12-2007, 01:09 PM

BJ -

Thanks
I liked his table -- especially the curved armrests.

There are also plans for a child's version at:

http://www.blish.com/Product/Product...oductID=107298

I know it's not very 'professional' and it would save me a lot of time in the long run if I did -- but I am the worlds worst NOT to work from formal plans.
I tend to go from photos or sketches -- figure out my own measurements and largely 'make it up as I go along'.
(Hope Nik doesnt read this - or he will want to pound my head with a roller

)

If you do a Google image search on Settle Table or Hutch Table you will find many different variations - some round some square. Our ancestors truly were an ingenious breed.

Mike -
I'm at work right now - don't have one on this computer --
I THINK I have both a closeup photo and a diagram on my home machine -- will check tonite.

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Drugstore Cowboy Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 439 View Drugstore Cowboy's Gallery	Report This Post! Settle Table variation The same friend I built the chest for -- has a very small apartment -- and had no dining table -- and really no room to dedicate to one. Being a bit of a history buff --I remembered the colonists had a similar problem -- and they solved it with a settle table. A combination table - bench(settle) and storage box. My friend LOVED the initial sketches-- but wanted to make two changes -- wanted it taller than a normal table so it would also serve as a workbench AND wanted the option to use only a half round since it would normall be only her and her daughter eating. The end result pictured below became her Christmas present. Attached Thumbnails
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gregW Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 147 View gregW's Gallery	Report This Post! very cool Cowboy...you do nice work! she must be a real good friend. __________________ Greg -------------------------------
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,333 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! That's one very clever piece of carpentry Cowboy. I hope Greg. didn't mean there to be a "nudge, nudge, wink wink" when he suggested that the lady must be a good friend! __________________ *Harry*
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Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,714 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice piece of furniture DC. Unique is the word I'm looking for. Keep up the good work. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice Cowboy, I like that alot. Nice job! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,542 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! DC, That is about one of the coolest designed projects I have seen to date. I am going to have to save the pics in my inspiration file if you don't mind. I REALLY like that one and your execution of craftsmanship raises the bar on this one as well. Nice job! __________________ Cheers, Bob Last edited by Bob; 07-12-2007 at 11:27 AM.
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Drugstore Cowboy Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 439 View Drugstore Cowboy's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank you all for the kind words. I admit to being a little proud of that little project myself -- Was interested in some unbiased opinions from people who knew woodworking. Bob - Help yourself -- I am flattered. The basic design goes back at least to the 1700's. My only real 'contribution' was the peg 'hinge' and slot that let the top be split in half. Dave - I'm going to take 'unique' as a compliment - - because that's kinda the niche I think I fit in. What I see as one of the biggest benefits of handmade furniture -- being able to get specifically what you want --- when your tastes or needs don't exactly match those of the 'mass market'. Harry / Greg - I'll just answer that one the way she would ---- Whaaatevvvvverrrr Thanks again - it's nice when people who know what they are talking about appreciate your work.
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,305 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! You did a Nice job on this one,,,,Cowboy Norm A. made one just like it on one of his shows.. Here are the plans if anyone wants to make one also Chair Table http://www.newyankee.com/getproduct3.cgi?207 ========== __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,380 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! I like the design of this table. Could you post a close up of the peg hinge? I think I understand how it works but it is always easier to ask questions than to flounder in uncertainty. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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Drugstore Cowboy Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 439 View Drugstore Cowboy's Gallery	Report This Post! BJ - Thanks I liked his table -- especially the curved armrests. There are also plans for a child's version at: http://www.blish.com/Product/Product...oductID=107298 I know it's not very 'professional' and it would save me a lot of time in the long run if I did -- but I am the worlds worst NOT to work from formal plans. I tend to go from photos or sketches -- figure out my own measurements and largely 'make it up as I go along'. (Hope Nik doesnt read this - or he will want to pound my head with a roller ) If you do a Google image search on Settle Table or Hutch Table you will find many different variations - some round some square. Our ancestors truly were an ingenious breed. Mike - I'm at work right now - don't have one on this computer -- I THINK I have both a closeup photo and a diagram on my home machine -- will check tonite. Last edited by Drugstore Cowboy; 07-12-2007 at 01:15 PM.
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