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I didn't write down any dimensions when I built this because I typically make it up as l go. I can guess that the cross pieces would have been about 10.5" long (based on overall width of 17.5" minus two 3.5" legs). The legs would have been about 16.5" tall (based on overall height of 18" minus the 1.5" thickness of the top). As far as the stretcher bar that runs along the bottom of the table and connects the two leg assemblies together, its length would depend on how far from the end you inset each leg assembly. It looks like my stretcher is approximately 37" long. Thanks for watching.

Thank you so much! No, I didn’t cut the cove in half. The cove wasn’t exactly centered on the board, so I used the router table to put a bead on the edge the cove was closest to. Thanks again for watching and commenting!

Thanks! It has really worked well. Very sturdy and I don’t see ever replacing it. The thought of being thrifty and using up what I already have is always a motivator for me! Thanks again!

Tracy, I disagree. You could build this with a hand saw, drill, and coping saw. I used what I had to make it faster and easier, but nothing about this requires fancy tools. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Yes it can. The drop leaf technique and profile is the exact same on a larger kitchen table. Thanks for watching and taking the time to ask a question.

People often overlook the long term benefits of morbid obesity and the relationship it plays to future projects related to the associated apparel. Ha! Thanks for watching and the great comment!

Dimensions are approximately 12” long by 11” wide by 14” tall. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for getting back to me. Love the video and the end of it 😂😂

Thank you for the kind words and the watch!

Thank you so much!

Thanks for the view and your concern.

Sorry to take so long to respond,but I missed this comment somehow. The sides are about 2” tall and the end is about 3” tall at its highest. All the dimensions are shown at the 4:00 mark of the video for reference. The bottom is probably about 5/8”-3/4” thick and the sides about 1/2”. Thanks for watching and commenting!

Thanks for the watch and the great comment! I did build a swing completely out of composite deck boards. I’d be happy to discuss it, however it’s probably best to do it via email. Head over to my website thehtennesseetinkerer.com and shoot me an email. Thanks!

Glad this was useful to you! Good luck with your projects and thanks for commenting!

Thanks Mike! Very good project for any woodworker no matter their skill level. I had to look up where Parrotsville is. You live in a part of TN that is very special to me. The wife and I used to vacation every year in Pigeon Forge. Love east TN. Thanks for the comment and view, and best of luck with your project!

Michael, I think I understand what you are saying in your comment, but to tell you the truth, the grammar and spelling were so very bad, it’s hard to be sure. I believe you are upset that there is no follow up videos to this build. Or maybe you think there are but I’ve done something to hide them or scam you in some way? Again, your writing is very hard to interpret. Well assuming I understand correctly, I will tell you that where this project ended up in the video is where it currently sits. I have never done any more to it. Someday I hope to, but I don’t know. I put these out for fun, and I don’t really need to. Most people enjoy watching them, but I’d suggest that if it bothers you so much, watch someone else’s videos instead. Or better yet, you could build your own version of this and post it for others to critique.

Thank you for watching it and leaving a comment!

Thanks John! It turned out pretty nice. It’s the only one like it.

Thank you Paul! My nephew still uses the chest to keep his special treasures in.

Thank you so much. It is one of my favorite endings. I like to have fun. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

Wow thank you so much for all the kind words! I’m so happy you enjoyed this and found it useful! As far as ripping the top with the table saw, I do this because my band saw is old and not powerful or accurate enough to resaw thick boards. The table saw in the video was my old contractor saw that has since been replaced with a larger cabinet saw, but it gave me 20 years of excellent use. By first ripping the wide boards down to narrower ones, it allowed me to resaw them using the table saw. Plus as I said in the video, it also made the widths uniform and made the top more stable. That top was thicker than 3/4”. Probably closer to 1-1/4” but it’s been so long I don’t remember exactly. As far as the skirt spacer, I’m always looking for easy and accurate ways to get the job done. I’ve used both wood slides and metal slides on drawers in the past, but for this I thought metal was most functional. Anyway, thank you again for watching and taking the time to comment. It means so much.

Thank you Marcio for the kind words. Unfortunately I did this one many years ago, and I did not make any templates. Like most of my projects I made it up as I went. I have no way to share it. Thank you again.

Mas que pena. Ficou muito bom. Irei tentar ser fiel ao seu modelo de projeto 😁 . Obrigado Deus lhe abençoe.

Wow thanks Bernard! I thought and planned it a long time in my head, and it turned out better than I had hoped. Best of luck on your build, and thanks again for the kind words!

Thank you so much for the kind words! I’ve really enjoyed using this set up. It works great, and clamping it to the table saw fence gives it a great sturdy adjustable backer. Thanks again!

I hope to finish it someday. I had a friend that was going to assist with welding, and work changed for him, and it never worked out. Hopefully one day I will be able to complete it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Great! Pallet wood is a popular medium right now. I’ve seen some really nice projects made from pallets. Best of luck with your project. Are you around the Reelfoot Lake area?

Thanks!

I take it you didn’t watch until the end where I said that this can be built with the most basic tools and whatever you have. I started off with nothing, and over the last 35 years I’ve worked hard and saved up and gradually added better tools to my shop. That is a formula anyone can use. Thanks for watching.

Don’t let tools stop you….there’s always 3 or more ways to accomplish something, and inexpensive hand tools can be had at flea markets, garage sales, etc…..

I have never finished it but hope to someday. Thanks!

That’s awesome! Glad I could help. Thanks for the kind words and good luck with your build!

Thank you James. It has been on hold for several years now. I really want to finish it some day. I decided against using the lawnmower chassis, but have not gotten the courage up or the skill needed to weld a tube chassis. Hopefully one day I will. Thanks for the kind words.

Thank you Paul! It was truly a labor of love for my woodworking hero. I really appreciate your kind words.

James, I’m not sure what they would be. I found the measurements on the ones I turn by a bit of trial and error. However, if you search online for “segment bowl chart” or similar language, there are lots of resources from turners who have done the calculations already. A lot depends on the angle of the segments you use and their individual widths. The total number of segments is dependent upon the angles of each. For instance, if you use 10 segments, the angle on each side of each segment must be 18 degrees. 18 x 2 sides x 10 pieces = 360 degrees. The widest width of each segment is what determines the overall diameter after you settle on the other factors. More or less segments equals different angles. Those charts online take the guesswork out of it though. Best of luck with your projects. Thanks for the comment and the view!

Thanks so much Dale. I appreciate the kind words.

Thanks so much!

Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words and the view!

Thanks so much!

That’s probably the most asked question I get. Unfortunately no progress has been made on the power wheels since that first video. I hope to complete it one day. Thanks for the comment and view!

Thanks Mike! I admit that like most people, I tend to neglect breathing protection too often. I’ll try to do better in the future. Hope you are fully recovered. Thanks for the comment.

Dale, that was definitely a big turkey feeding at the end! Thanks for watching.

Thank you Eric! That is so kind of you to say! Thanks for watching too!

Awesome Paul! I’ve been pleased with how it works so far. I’m glad it was helpful, and I love seeing others tweak my designs to make them more functional for them. Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words!

Thanks so much for the kind words! It really does work well, and it was a machine I already had. Thanks again.