Warped...

Since my table has been stored in the shed for the last 2 years the top has warped due to damp. The direction of grain in its assembly means this will always be a challenge, however, if kept in stable conditions indoors the movement is neglible.
The bevelled edges in the jointed pieces is to detract from slight movement. Though, unfortunately the damp in the shed got so bad this last winter, its not stood a chance.

The table's indoors now, will leave it several weeks before I do anymore to see if it will shrink back to fit.

Tools have gone rusty, wood and furniture mouldy, the shed, my place to work, needs sorting out!

Changing the structure of my table...

Have made a metal ring as a supporting structure for the table top, out of stainless steel! Because it was an off-cut and steel will react with oak, however as this will go underneath this wasn't a main reason for choosing it. And it's soooo hard! Don't want to use stainless again in a hurry! And still need to drill it, lol!

Table renovation continues...

Hi, had some time out from blogging and from doing much in my furniture making.
Other stuff in my life has taken my attention.

Though I have been doing little bits when I can such as removing the old pva wood glue; this involves scraping back most of it using a cabinet scraper and spoke shave because of the curved shape. I'm not worrying about any glue left in the biscuit joints as I will be cutting new ones when I reassemble. Finally I used a belt sander on edge and a sanding drill attachment to remove the last bits as its important to get it back to bare wood so that new glue will adhere well. This was quite a delicate task! lol! The edges aren't sharp square as they have a slight bevel which helps :)