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Early Access Video: The Expanding Table

🕑 Added 2021-11-06 11:00:03 +0000 UTC

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Rex Krueger

Now that's interesting!

Rex Krueger

You're right. Any mechanical hold would have helped!

Rex Krueger

You can see me use it in my last video. Still going strong!

Sean O'Neill

Thanks for this video, Rex. Recently, while cleaning out my parent’s house, I disassembled the old kitchen table that I believe they had before I was born 52+ years ago. I found the same rail system you show on this table, except it doesn’t stretch that far. I was going to salvage the wood from the table for my wood inventory, but it was severely damaged by water and mold. However, I took the rails off-they too, like yours, were made of oak-and kept them for my scrap pile.

Ralph Bridgers

Does anybody have an update on the Spear & Jackson tenon saw? Don't mind doing the work if it is worth my time Thanks

Howard Tuckey

We have an expandable table something like this in our dining room, but it's just a straight table that expands to take three or four expansion leaves. It was my mom's table, but we never use it.

Col Rodrick

I certainly look forward to seeing that next video, and for any plans that you may conjure up. Wow! Can you imagine the reaction when that certain someone takes delivery of such a table. Totally cool Rex.

Michael Coolidge

I recently did a variation on the draw bore, my version of new and old. I simply used a 16 gauge nail as my pin to secure mortise and tenon legs for some childrens desks. Quick, simple, and sturdy. Even that would have helped here.

Matt Evans-Koch

Looking forward to the hinge video. Love these Furniture Forensics episodes especially when you pick a particular item and recreate it in another video. Thank you Rex.

kevinbstein09

Those sliders may have been made in Watertown, WI. http://www.watertownhistory.org/articles/watertowntableslide.htm

Robert Bullock

Fascinating. Love the details! History, woodworking, mystery, furniture design, and continuous improvement. Keep up the great work.

John Morrison

Great video. Were all the extra leaves lost at some point in the past? Thanks

Richard C von Brecht

Rex, your pragmatic approach to woodworking is exactly how I think. For instance those sliding rails do something that’s impossible using strictly traditional methods. Even using some machined sections I’m amazed that after more than a hundred years that there isn’t visible sag to that table.

Joel D Canfield

Re: the number of leaves—if the edges are numbered 1 and 7, is it possible the existing top pieces *are* 1 and 7, meaning 5 leaves about 12" each? Or is it more likely it's the joints being numbered, giving 6 leaves about 10" each? (the latter being what I believe you suggested in the video)

Gerald Eddy

Very interesting table and look forward to that knuckle joint! I was thinking about those recently in conjunction with a lid for a box ! Well timed!

Peter Schmiedeskamp

I agree on loving these forensic videos! Rex, you should see if Roy will connect you to PBS. Maybe you can do a “ride along” with Antiques Road Show and do some woodworking forensics as a spin off. Find an interesting bit of joinery, then demonstrate it.

Roger A Tubbs

Excellent! I love your videos on the furniture forensics! I've seen that knuckle joint before. Roy Underhill did an episode on The Woodwright's Shop where he built Roubo's folding book stand. Fascinating joint, and of course, Roy made it easy. Thanks again Rex!

John Hiemstra

That knuckle joint is fascinating. I look forward to that video. Thanks Rex for another informative video.

John Riddell

I also love these types of videos They are very interesting and make woodwork a lot less daunting

Kevin S Thomas

Well done. I enjoy your historical context, technical breakdown, and how you delve into the mindset of the maker.

Sean McGown

Great video. It's true that we're almost always in some kind of transition of one sort or another and that piece shows it. Thanks Rex.

Fred Gosbee

I see evidence of a missing fifth leg which would have been attached to the center slide of the expansion mechanism. This would not only have supported the center of the table when the leaves were being used but also have relieved some of the stress on the other leg joints where they are separating.

Chris Franklyn

A table for the 19th century extreme beer pong enthusiast

Brian Taylor

I love these forensic videos! Did I notice correctly that the 4 legs are not all identical? Your comments on incorporating innovation into traditional furniture really resonate with me. I posted a bit of a philosophical rant on the topic on the forum recently, essentially saying that we don't have to be slaves to someone else's design or methods. Having said that, there's nothing wrong with faithfully duplicating something, especially when one is starting out and building skills. By the same token there is nothing wrong with expressing your individuality or incorporating different materials, techniques and, dare I say it, power tools.