A Matching Dining Table

After building the set of dining chairs, I needed to build a matching trestle table for my client. I knew I wanted to incorporate accent details such as Walnut plugs and pillowed wedged mortise and tenons. I also wanted to incorporate some gentle curves to the dining table that are seen throughout the dining chairs. While I did not incorporate aspects of cloud lifts in the table design, I wanted those subtleties to translate well to the dining table itself. This is how I went about building a matching dining table to complete this set.

[@papakurt862]

You are a true craftsman building heirloom quality furniture.

[@jaguen123]

What a fabulous shop you have. Not to mention how talented you are when playing with all your toys, Well done. Kudos!

[@lalhmachhuanarenthlei481]

the best wood worker i,ve ever seen. keep up and may God bless you.🙏🙏👏👍

[@arthurmcdanielsen7489]

I command you for your tenacity and patience while displaying an awesome artistic touch. Love your videos.

[@TR-yn5tb]

Outstanding video and terrific build! A really beautiful, heirloom project with so many nice touches. I appreciate seeing your craftsmanship in your shop and your explanations of sound engineering principles applied in the design and build. It’s also classy of you to acknowledge others who you’ve borrowed ideas from to enhance your project. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I really appreciate you noticing that I acknowledge those who have developed techniques and methods that I use. I always wonder if folks actually pay attention to that. I'll continue doing it.

[@jimcooney9019]

WOW..........................I LOVE IT .................SO COOL.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@WhiteLabWorkshop]

I love the look of this table and chair set. You really do amazing work! There’s so much precision that went into these builds and it’s fun to watch them take shape. Plus, you do such a great job describing the process. Thank you for taking the time to share!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you! Truly appreciate it.

[@jboat571x9]

Hi from NC. You should really make more videos. Actually, you should really consider a woodworking show something like wood whisperer. This is maybe the finest woodworking I’ve seen. Great job man!

[@bryangreifinger8356]

Such a wonderfully organized video. I'm starting to appreciate the use of a pantorouter to quickly create mortises and tenons. I also appreciate that you add your own accent for the table top to match the chairs. Love how you use and make so many templates. all very interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing !!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you! I'm really fond of the machines versatility. I'm constantly finding new uses.

[@matthewclemente420]

Incredible illustration of your project . very nice piece. Thank you

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@pitsnipe5559]

That is probably the best interpretation of a trestle table I’ve ever seen. Simple and elegant.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Wow! Thank you. I'm happy you like the design.

[@alinthekeys]

Nice!!! Enjoyed your video, very well done. Love your shop.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@Mrstevebro56]

Been a fan for some time, Always on the look-out for more. Thanks for your skillset.

[@stripermanly]

Damn! That’s not skill alone. That’s pure artistry. Awesome job

[@tomlagatol4448]

The project is a large undertaking but done with great craftsmanship! Thanks for a great video I always look forward to seeing your fine work.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

It was quite an undertaking but well worth the learning experience. Hopefully, I'll be able to build more commissioned pieces.

[@TurnedbyIan]

Obviously the finished table and chairs are superb. But what I really appreciate is you taking the time to show us the way you go about building the accuracy into the finished pieces by the use of custom templates. The video editing with your style of narrating also adds to the whole package. Thank you for showing how this all comes together. Cheers Ian

[@Gazfixify]

Pillowing on the pantorouter !! Awesome idea/use. Never even thought of using bearing bits on the pantorouter !

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

It's a very effective method.

[@davidclauson5256]

What a beautiful build. So happy to see you back on KZbin. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@GlassImpressions]

Excellent process!

[@ediii89]

Really nice 👍, you're a skilled man my friend, regards from Germany

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for the compliment. Thank you for watching!

[@terrybollenbaugh7622]

Absolutely beautiful set. Loved watching both videos. Great work on the use of jigs. Very fun watching you build the table and chairs.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you! It took a lot of thought but in the end it was worth it.

[@gregroberts875]

What a beautiful table and chairs. I really enjoyed this video and the teaching you did while building this project. I met you once at City Hardwoods durning an open house right before they moved to their new location. Your an incredible craftsman and I’m glad you call Alabama home. Take care... Greg

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you Greg! I really appreciate the compliment. Hopefully, I'll continue to produce more videos.

[@thomasdemontlivault5647]

Fantastic video. Impressive skills and equally impressive ability to explain your process. I love your take on mortise and tenon and the feeling of strength it gives to the piece of furniture.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

It's truly a labor of love. Thank you!

[@JSomerled]

Very professional work..

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@michelsoares562]

Amazing work!!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@-43645]

Amazing craftsmanship !

[@jamieroster8340]

This and the chair video were GREAT! Unfortunately I hit the dislike button by accident. I found myself watching these when I should have been in the shop working! Thanks for taking the time to make such a great video.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching! You can always unclick the dislike button. That would help my stats.

[@randalblair]

You are an artist. Nice design, methods and execution.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@alans1816]

The table edge and gentle curves are very nice touches.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I really like the edge. Thank you!

[@ltwoodproducts3265]

Seen you on the show "Assembly Required", reminded me of your KZbin channel. I look forward to watching your Playlist and your videos

[@brock2306]

Absolutely stunning work my friend! And guy is right the chair video is top notch!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@josephspina7827]

Amazing work, love it all chairs and table. Classic look, Something that would be enjoyed for years to come. Great video i should say like a professional WOW. Keep them coming.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you! More to come...

[@juanmallqui9309]

beautiful work, so impressive!

[@joshuatharpe9397]

Beautiful table that compliments the chairs! Nice job.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you! That's what I was aiming for.

[@billedis5482]

Outstanding work Huy. I really like your videos as much as the fine craftsmanship.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you, Bill!

[@billm4560]

What a great build! 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@Thom4123]

Such incredible craftsmanship love your design. Thank you for sharing. Take Care

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@steverowe2943]

Well done sir!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@ejtakach]

Beautiful work! Plus, a concise presentation!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@mayae.7951]

Just BEAUTIFUL! WOW! 😄💛

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@silentwes]

Man you are way too awesome!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Haha! Thank you!

[@deanaldinger5018]

Well done, Huy!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thanks, Dean!

[@matthewbyington2418]

Absolutely fantastic work!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@anonymousgeorge4321]

Beautiful. Thanks.

[@salehfurnituredesign]

More than perfect 👌🏼

[@cuocsongfarmmichigan]

It looks awesome Huy

[@Jeff_369]

Like always this video was very well done! It's not just that I'm originally from Bama and a fellow Tide fan either. 😁 Seriously you're killing it!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you, Roll Tide!

[@toomars1301]

Excellent! Thanks for posting!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you for watching!

[@WoodworkingDaddy]

Outstanding work!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@aarondavis1717]

Excellent video, craftsmanship, and finished product. Is this your full time gig and did you go to any type of trade school to learn your skills? Great work man.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

This is a part time thing. Mostly self taught, lots of books, and since really great mentors.

[@joeysampaolo8962]

Very nice. Good job 👍🏼

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@RobertVosburg]

Well done.

[@NomadMakes]

Hi! I found you through the podcast you do with Guy. What a great channel! Wonderful build. I love the Greene and Greene inspired details on the chair and are heading over to that video next :D What I really liked about the table is that you made the dowels functional, not just ornamental. I know from the podcast that you use a lot of Festool tools. Is there any spesific reason why you use the Makita plunge saw over the TS 55? I see its been a while since your last video. Hope you and your family are well and safe. Cheers.

[@jimanderson4589]

Beautifully done! Your videos are fantastic and I will be following your lead on making my new workbench. We recently moved to the Huntsville area and I need to find a source for plywood.

[@tomwoods1725]

You must pubish more videos, great work!!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I plan to. Thank you!

[@KSFWG]

Fantastically, Wonderfully, Elegantly Beautiful !! (FWEB, for short)

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Haha nice acronym! Thank you.

[@adrianabshire]

You should do commercials for the PantoRouter! That thing is awesome! BTW, if you need help with big stuff let me know!

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you! It's a wonderful machine.

[@lollandz]

Skills 😁

[@MrDfurlong]

very nice

[@rayc6685]

Really well done video, and great woodworking skills. The table has beautiful, eye-pleasing lines. Would you consider selling the plans, or at least the profile to the legs.

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I would definitely consider selling these templates/profiles. I'll be setting something up on my website in the very near future. I'm in the process acquiring a CNC and will likely be batching out templates that will be for sale. Stay tuned.

[@dynastywoodworks]

Awesome build, with that pantorouter, do you even need a handheld mortiser like a domino XL? Maybe for smaller joinery?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Yes, I absolutely use and need my Domino. There are times when I need to bring the tool to the workpiece.

[@hazembata]

Nice. Do you do this for a living or as a hobby?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

It's part time. I'm an aerospace engineer.

[@williamzaharis3170]

Amazing work! I just purchased a Pantorouter and was interested in you cart design. Do you have anything published on how you constructed it?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I don't have anything published but it's a very simple carcass design with drawers. The machine doesn't weigh that much.

[@wormbore]

Perfect 🐒👍❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

Thank you!

[@mfcosi]

😲👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@drparks1061]

Dude, make more videos!

[@joeforster5503]

When did you get the Hammer jointer/planner?

[@AlabamaWoodworker]

I got it two years ago.