Contemporary Oak Coffee Table

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Comment by james wilhelm on March 14, 2013 at 8:56pm

KENT, very nice design and finish on your table , a job well done , thanks for sharing , JIM !!!

Comment by Leslee on March 14, 2013 at 12:58pm

 I like your design on your table especially the opening under the glass top of your table. You could put the tv remote under the glass.  Or other stuff that is small and could break like plates and other nick nacks.  I really like the inlay on the top of the legs that took some thought to see if it would look good.

 Thanks for sharing.

Comment by Jay Boutwell on March 11, 2013 at 9:35am

Kent, seeing your table again starts the creative thinking in my mind.  It definately is a inspirational one of a kind example of craftsmanship.   

Comment by joseph on March 11, 2013 at 6:06am

Awesome table.Oak coffee tables offer a more refined yet elegant centerpiece in a living room. It can blend with other furniture and it can make its own noticeable identity as well.

Comment by Kent Martzan on September 21, 2012 at 8:59am

Thanks for your comments. Unfortunately, I don't have a formal set of plans. I worked from a line drawing I created which, other than the basic dimensions, really only helped me figure out the amount of wood I would need (I didn't keep it). I did post a complete description of a coffee table I made on the Instructables.com website (search: Oak and Glass Display Top End Table). The construction technique is similar to the coffee table. Really, once you determine your dimensions, the rest is just planning the assembly. The End Table posting should help in that respect. Good luck!

Comment by Marty Rosenbloom on September 21, 2012 at 7:33am

Kent:

I am very impressed with your table.
Would you be willing to share your plans?

Marty Rosenbloom

Comment by Tony Olivares on November 26, 2011 at 11:55am

good point about the glass weight, I thought it was under 1/2" thick, so then it is safe, I'll try to make one, and again, great job!

Comment by Kent Martzan on November 26, 2011 at 11:49am

A few people have expressed concerns about the glass floating on the table top unsecured. The glass was from a coffee table I bought from someone on Craigslist (for $30). It is 1/2" thick and probably weighs 25-30 pounds so it takes quite a bit of force to move it even slightly out of position.

Thanks for the positive comments and feedback. I appreciate it!

Comment by Hugh Clare on November 26, 2011 at 6:55am

Very striking piece, Kent. 

Comment by Tony Olivares on November 24, 2011 at 11:41am

ooh ok ok, nice tip!!

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