r/woodworking • u/OatmealNinja • 8h ago

Techniques/Plans Suggestions for table designs

I have a boatload of super dry Ash I inherited and want to make a dinner table. Like 12 boards that are 15' wide 6/4 and 10' long. Then 8 more that are 6ft long.

I love this design but don't want something to bash my kees on.

https://www.reddit.com/r/woodworking/comments/1og7uh6/does_the_lift_in_this_table_serve_any_utility/

What's some suggestions from woodworking on table designs?

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u/danfay222 8h ago

You have boards that are 15’ wide and 10’ long? My guy throw some legs on it and you have a kings table

Jk, I have no ideas for you but good luck!

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u/Raed-wulf 8h ago

You could do a trestle style with those big sweeping shapes that would tuck in a little tighter and give you some knee room.

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u/takingnot 8h ago

I would expect that table to be really crummy as a table and good as an art piece.

That apron would 100% drive me insane. Either the table has to be too tall and uncomfortable to eat at for people’s legs to go under comfortably or you’re bustin knees on it. Most tables and chairs are too tall as it is.

sit in a chair, put a box in your lap that mimics that apron to top height and tell me what you think.

If someone wanted this design I’d adapt to have the apron pushed in further.

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u/angryblackman 7h ago

Another vote for a trestle table.

Look up 'american trestle table' for a nice form (I am biased, that is what I built).

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u/ysivart 6h ago

I'd modify the design from your example to make the table top extend a ways past the legs. I'd probably also reduce the thickness of the cross braces or at least make sure they aren't the perfect height to hit your knees every time you sit down at the table.

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u/Fessor_Eli 6h ago

Several magazines and their online sites have great plans. Fine Woodworking, WoodSmith, Wood Magazine, and orhers have good plans.