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So after I got my Kreg jigs and started to buy higher end tools & converted my workbench to have Kreg clamps slide in, etc. I really have been wanting to get into woodworking & making high-end items for around the house. I follow a lot of stuff on Instagram and there’s always really cool rustic looking tables that look like they where bought a crate & barrel.
My brother is getting married & I thought I would build him a coffee table or something similar …can anyone give me some ideas or pictures or something that they think may be a good idea. It can really be any look/style, just something that you think is nice ….BUT also something that I’m able to find blueprints or specs for as well!! I find a lot of pictures but they don’t help me that much when it’s just a picture and I can’t see underneath or get specs or anything like that that’s why I’m running into trouble. I was hoping others may know of some good places for that kind of stuff. Your help is always appreciated thanks guys you’re the best
@olletsocmit I could probably draw up a table design in autocad or something. It would include dimensions and such but the choice on router profiles, stain, and finish would all be you.
By rustic are you just wanting that aged look, or are you thinking something live edge?
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u really dont need blue prints or that yea it would be nice but measurements just estimate or make custom measure some at a store like IKEA or etc that have the dimensions u want and the height. how rustic do you want it to look 🙂 have a good one
Built this picnic table with my kreg. Didnt have any plans just laid some wood out an got ideas playing with patterns. Its 4X8. Holds quite a bit of beer or pop.
One of my favorite parts of a new project is doing the math. Get inspired by a picture or idea, lay it out in your mind and do the math, write it down and get started. Pinterest has some pretty good ideas and some have measurements.