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Title: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: 56MPG on June 16, 2017, 07:16:48 AM
I really like the table that came with my wife's blue kettle. Thought I would capture the details here if anyone wants to build one like it. This one is made from cedar. Lightweight and nice looking. All the boards are 5/8" X 3 1/2". It was raw when I got it, and I did a light sanding and put a coat of penetrating oil on it. Really perked it up.

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That's a 2.5 degree angle to the legs:
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Here's what I used to finish it. I really like this stuff!
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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: JEBIV on June 16, 2017, 07:18:51 AM
Very nice, that oil really makes that table POP
Title: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: Neil_VT00 on June 16, 2017, 07:33:47 AM
Such a nice looking table. If you put wing nuts on the carriage bolts on the short side of the table (to make them removable) would the legs fold under to make it portable?


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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: boytcam on June 16, 2017, 07:55:48 AM
Hmmm. Seeing this makes me think I don't need a performer at all!
Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: 56MPG on June 16, 2017, 08:05:05 AM
Quote from: Neil_VT00 on June 16, 2017, 07:33:47 AM
If you put wing nuts on the carriage bolts on the short side of the table (to make them removable) would the legs fold under to make it portable?

It could certainly be engineered that way with little effort. If I make another I might try to do just that.
Title: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: northwestkettle on June 16, 2017, 08:06:00 AM
I like that that is very cool I definitely may have to build one of those it doesn't look like it would be to bad to throw together I would have to make two sets of legs depending on if I used it with the master touch or standard kettle to adjust for the hight difference


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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: Troy on June 16, 2017, 10:57:01 AM
I really like that table. I'm sure I'd lose a finger or two trying to make one though.
Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: YardBurner on June 16, 2017, 11:11:19 AM
Better than losing a wiener. :o
Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: 56MPG on June 16, 2017, 12:08:24 PM
Bracket details - using 16ga steel:
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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: northwestkettle on June 16, 2017, 02:53:56 PM
@56mpg thanks for all the detail


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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: firedude5015 on June 16, 2017, 03:04:25 PM
Thanks Marty!...looks like I have a project in my future lol....that table is a thing of beauty!

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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: Ken Mc on June 18, 2017, 04:58:23 PM
Very nice! Too bad me and wood don't get along....lol. I can't build shit! Maybe my wife can.... she's amazing at building stuff and she LOVES power tools!..... ya'll get your minds out of the gutter now....lol,....


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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: Heyjude on June 18, 2017, 05:02:09 PM
Quote from: Ken Mc on June 18, 2017, 04:58:23 PM
Very nice! Too bad me and wood don't get along....lol. I can't build shit! Maybe my wife can.... she's amazing at building stuff and she LOVES power tools!..... ya'll get your minds out of the gutter now....lol,....


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Im sure you're her favorite tool! Lol  @Ken Mc
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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: Ken Mc on June 18, 2017, 05:31:37 PM
Lol....,


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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: KettleSmoke on June 19, 2017, 06:22:32 AM
@56MPG
This looks great thanks for all the info!  Gonna tackle it this week.
2 questions-
What type of wood did you use and why did you add a 2.5 degree angle on the legs?

Thanks!


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Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: 56MPG on June 19, 2017, 06:30:53 AM
I did not build this one, it came to me with the grill. It's clear Western Red Cedar, but you could use anything you like. (I just bought some cedar this weekend and the clear stuff is pricey!) The angle on the leg is arbitrary I suppose. Could be straight, or angled more, but the dimensions would change. Also will depend on the height of the kettle you're using, they all vary a little from year to year and model to model.
Title: Re: Vintage work table - Details
Post by: KettleSmoke on June 19, 2017, 07:16:35 AM
Great info!
Thanks!!


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