Well just a while back I had a returning customer stop by the shop, and we discussed the fabrication of a dinning table, using his wood which came from a Water Oak tree that was in his yard.
He came with a good sketch rendering of what he would like the top to look like, as well as what he thought how he would like the legs attached.
Upon instantly seeing his leg attachment sketch, I said that's not gonna happen.
Here's why. He wanted a 48" X 96" table, and the wood he brought to the shop was 2" thick.
I immediately said you wont be able to carry the table, or carry it thru a doorway.
He had designed it with the legs being mortised into tenons of the parameter apron,
which means the legs would be permanently attached.
Typical construction techniques was necessary for the design and weight,
where hanger bolts would secure the legs into the corners.
So all of that said, I estimate the table weight to be about 300-325 pounds when assembled.
He also asked for a couple of drawers to be added, so I built and installed one on each end and incorporated 24" full extension ball bearing guides to carry them.
You will see in the photos where I used my overhead hoist, to lift the table, which is on a track that runs from the back of the shop, where the assembly bench is to the shop doors, as I have built other projects that I wasn't able to lift once complete.
The table was sanded and ready for the customer to apply there finish.
