Greene & Greene Hall Table: Making the Front and Back Panels

Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 9: Shaping the Spindles

Continuing on with the Greene and Greene Hall Table involves adding shaped spindles. The process involves a little work at the table saw and drill press, some roughing out at the band saw, and then some final shaping at the router table.

Heirloom Project

Greene & Greene Hall Table

Part 10: Making the Front and Back Panels

Solid-wood panels at the front and back are the final parts needed prior to beginning assembly on the hall table. You’ll learn why highly figured curly maple was chosen and the key to matching grain at the front of the table.

Woodworking Technique

Locked Miter Joint

Don and Bryan take a look back at a locked miter joint used on a past project. They dig a little deeper, adding in the detailed hows and whys of accurately creating the joint.

Shop Tip

PVC Finishing Supports

Simple and quick to make, these finishing supports are made from scraps of PVC. You’ll find yourself using them to make finishing any project less of a hassle.

Talking Shop

Dry Assembly and Gluing

Don’t start assembly on your next project without listening in to Bryan and Phil discussing the need to dry-assemble everything first. Plus, learn how much glue to use when you do start assembly.

Shop Tip

Plywood Lift

Getting a large sheet of plywood into place for cutting often requires help. This handy helper is always ready to give you a lift.