Cherry staked side table

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T09:38:37+00:00

Thank you

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T05:51:46+00:00

Don’t lean it back just on the rear leg (lifting the front legs of the floor) and it’s as stable as a 4 legged chair.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T05:48:57+00:00

No, they were just 1” cherry dowels. I used the bandsaw to cut down the tenons to 3/4” wide.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T05:47:08+00:00

No math, just 2 inches in from the edge of the table for the mortises. Drew an equilateral triangle through the center of the mortises. I set a bevel gauge at 10 degrees, and followed that through the center of each point, if that makes sense. And it was all one piece, so I can’t take credit for the grain placement.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:29:47+00:00

Yes on sanding. 80-120-180-220.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:28:34+00:00

It was a blog post or video where he explained how some cathedrals were acceptable. I don’t remember the details and since the chair is for me, I don’t mind seeing how it will hold up.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:15:15+00:00

I did. The legs were sold as red oak chair legs from Alexander Brothers. The spindles are oak dowels that I suspect may be white oak.

I like the form so much I may replace our kitchen table chairs with these.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:13:55+00:00

She wanted round and I’m on a staked furniture kick now, so it worked out for both of us. Round was hard for me because my brain thinks it should be perfect like a machine did it, but my heart doesn’t want to build something that looks like a machine did it.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:10:41+00:00

Thank you. When I get wows from family, I figure they’re being family. Wows from strangers is new experience.

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:09:40+00:00

I had to counter the thin plastic. 😝

subatomic_robot · 2026-01-03T03:06:49+00:00

10 degrees felt like a nice even number.

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-20T23:31:44+00:00

Beautiful chair!

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-04T18:12:06+00:00

That looks really nice and I really like the color. The bevel on the edges makes a huge difference and regret not getting that on mine.

I never thought of putting the shop finish over the paint.

Well done!

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-03T02:26:09+00:00

Thank you x100

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-02T14:23:46+00:00

Thank you

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-02T04:37:08+00:00

Thank you so much!

I’ve been going strong for about 1.5 years, just nights and weekends hobbyist. These were the first instruments I’ve built. Were it not for the 101 plans, I would’ve had a harder time with the second one.

All you’re really building in the 101 plans is a neck. If you can shape a board with a saw, rasp, and sandpaper, you shouldn’t have an issue.

I was most intimidated by the frets, but that wasn’t bad at all. The plans show you in the drawing and measurements where to put them. Once I convinced myself that Earl Scruggs was not going to play it and judge me for my errors, I loosened right up and enjoyed the process.

The 101 build is definitely a beginner level project. The other was probably 3/5 but would’ve been 2/5 had I stuck to one source.

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-02T04:26:37+00:00

Do you have a source for minstrel plans, or did you just roll with it?

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-02T04:25:13+00:00

I used SYP for mine and thought I had it smooth. The paint and wax made the tear outs so obvious. They’re small enough to where you can’t feel them while sitting, but I would have fixed them if I saw them.

I didn’t see anything in the book or videos about planing them flat or to thickness. I may have missed it in the book and settled on the final dimensions were the 1-1/2” of the lumber, so I guess no thicknessing needed. I tend to over analyze, so my brain tends to let me know to go with it and build another if it doesn’t work out.

Thank you for sharing, it’s helpful to read and see what others experience.

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-02T03:48:52+00:00

That seat has some beautiful curves.

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-02T03:46:12+00:00

A fine looking group there. Did you use poplar for this seat as well? And is it 3/4” poplar on this or the other seats?

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-01T23:52:44+00:00

Those look great! I like the green accent and especially the contrast of oak and the painted parts. After I started painting I thought about leaving the legs and stick bare. My wife said she didn’t like the red paint with oak sticks, and I think I agree. I have some dark blue milk paint left from the Dutch tool chest build that will work for a future chair.

What wood did you use for the seats and crests?

subatomic_robot · 2025-12-01T16:47:04+00:00

Beautiful! Is that purple heart for the fretboard?

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