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I made this shaker inspired end table to match the cherry entrance table I built last year. This table is designed to fit between two low chairs in my living room and will be used as a game table.
The table top has a slight curve at the front and back and a 5° angle bevel on the edge of each side. I added a small bead molding profile at the bottom of the apron and the table features continuous wood grain through the drawer front.
If you build this table or any of my projects please share them on Instagram and tag me so I can see what you made.
Thanks and be good, Jon
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[@pennyroyal3813]

Great video and beautiful project but then again it's a Jon Peters' project. Love the long format with extra detail. Thanks Jon.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Penny

[@CheveeDodd]

I'm going to be making some skinny side tables soon ( 14"x24" ), so thanks for this! I've watched a few other methods and I was going to go fancy with the joinery, but I think I'll just go with pocket holes. I like using them along with biscuits for alignment. They are a great combination!

[@johnsrabe]

Nice piece! For new DIYers, I think Jon’s strategy is to build the more difficult front first. It determines the width of the back - and the sides if you build it square. (The actual exact width is unimportant. This applies in so many projects and it took me a long time to learn.) Also, this is a really good project to practice a curve with, and that’s a super-easy way to do it.

[@sylpop6031]

Both tables are beautifull,thank you!

[@jameslockwood5113]

Your videos are an excellent balance of verbal and visual education and training. Thank you sir.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@Dogo24h]

The table is very beautiful and useful! Thanks for sharing!

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Perfect timing - I've been planning a similar looking table for my parents, but was a bit lost on how to do the front drawer with the apron. This was a great tutorial! Bought the plans. I'm going to try out mortise and tenon joinery for the challenge and help build my woodworking skills.

[@betomusik]

You patience with explaining your process is greatly appreciated. I'm new to your channel and have very much enjoyed all of the projects I've seen so far. Thank you. Blessings

[@brodie659]

Thank you for the long-form video!

[@scottrobertson9788]

Looks awesome, wonderful work! Really inspiring to watch, cheers for posting!

[@aaudain1]

Your video is so professional that no loud noise in the background and your demonstration is very clear step by step 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍✋️

[@SuperWingman69]

Jon, thank you for creating great content. You are a great teacher. I find myself frustrated that I don't have a jointer, planer or drum sander to mill project pieces. I just don't have the space needed for these tools. I love the precision one can attain when using these tools. All the best.

[@edburnside4911]

Look at that woodworking equipment 😊

[@philwoodard5439]

Thanks! Just what I was looking for and ordered the plans today.

[@poopsandwichessss]

Those freehand measurement lines *chef's kiss*

[@kenc2257]

Great project. Interesting finish--looking forward to learning more about this.

[@1806StoneHouse]

Beautiful as always John. I’m always mesmerized by the skills! 😄

[@donavanmcelroy6263]

Beautiful as always! 👍👍

[@denisruiz1068]

Hello Mr Peters! Thanks for putting subtitles. Gretings from Nicaragua. Blessing!

[@chriskildun8810]

Good job. Thank you.

[@BigmoRivera]

Great job, Jon. Nicely done. Nice sawstop table I always like your old table saw.

[@tookie-doohomestead3996]

God work, Bought the plans to build both the sofa table and side table, Thanks Jon they are both great projects.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Michele, enjoy the project!

[@watupwitu]

Fantastic build and Fantastic video!

[@DavidBishopinc]

Very nice and well done Jon.

[@automaticprojects]

Beautiful table and excellent video.

[@MCsCreations]

Beautiful, Jon! Really amazing looking little table! 😃 Fantastic work!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Will do 👍 try thank you!

[@HappyPappynKatyTX]

Beautiful. Will build in the future. Currently building 2 JP blanket chest for gifts.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Harry, that’s awesome, I hope to see them.

[@tomspallone1868]

Top notch, as always.

[@rickknapp8319]

Very nice Jon nice sharp blade on your miter saw

[@daveklein2826]

Great project. Thank you

[@bigsparky65]

Excellent workmanship, love watching your videos. I'm going to build a couple of tables, have to wait for lumber prices to drop.

[@brewtalityk]

Absolutely lovely

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@johnpadgham9771]

Great video!

[@moniquebosa4227]

Bien instructif et facile à comprendre : From Québec in Canada

[@seanblockley7059]

Excellent video Jon. Thank you.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you Sean

[@eholland582]

Superb!

[@tombemis7127]

Well thought out video Ordered plans for this project Just what I was looking for Thanks Jon

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Tom!

[@YouT-DJ]

Nice work Jon - Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks DJ

[@joespilman7333]

Great looking piece@

[@aaudain1]

Great idea 💡 👍 👏 👌 😀 🙌

[@mainerdiy8399]

Excellent project and explanation. I was feeling a Norm Abram vibe.

[@bigofishbone]

I made an almost exact design “sewing table” for my wife…The only difference being a bit taller and I made it out of solid red oak…I used the same front drawer design and I didn’t taper the legs…Thanks for posting your video…

[@johnleonard974]

Great videos Jon keep up the great work

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks John

[@arth.4196]

Jon, I've appreciated all your projects for the longest time. Since March of 2019 I've had Bad Sciatica on both legs, it's been almost 3 yrs now and 4 Epidurals later it's really getting better. As soon as I get back to my 1 man shop I'll buy the 5 plan's of your selections that I want. Keep making saw dust.👍

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Art, glad to hear your feeling better. 👍

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[@spencerbass7142]

They sure pretty tables.

[@michaelpeters799]

Can see the new Camera is working nice, great quality

[@tdavey5599]

Jon you are so good at what you do--thank you for sharing your talent with us

[@virtualfather4117]

Thank you John So I learned several things from this video that would have made building the entry table easier. 1 st I should have purchased the plans. 2 pay close attention to cutting and re-glueing the front (my openings where to wide so I added a walnut accent to drawer fronts) 3 in this video you showed adding spacers to ensure the correct alignment of the drawer guides(when I add the guides the pocket screws pulled them and the back of guides are further apart. I will post some pics on instagram with a few more comments For those who may feel they need a shop to make these, I builder them on my backyard lawn on saw horses and for my first time creating a custom piece of furniture it turned out amazing slow and steady

[@JonPetersArtHome]

That’s great! I’m happy to hear that and look forward to seeing your project.

[@albertstrong5516]

Very well explained video. Excellent job

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you Albert

[@StanFerris]

Jon, fantastic stuff, as always! I've got two bedside tables on the 'to-do' list, so this will be a great inspiration. 👍 You do great work, and very helpful videos. Thank you!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Very nice piece, Jon~! So, I have the 7-plan combo that you previously sold that includes the sofa table. I'm hoping that you'll put out another collection of plans containing this piece and some others different from the previous bundle. Love your work~!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Andrew, the plan for the end table is also available on my site as an individual purchase. Thanks again I appreciate it!

[@bud1412]

Great video. I subbed years ago and hit the notification bell, but utube stopped sending me the notifications some time ago. So happy to see you again. The plans look great and will be ordering some.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Chuck, yea that happens a lot here… I’m still posting videos just about every week. Thanks again, Jon

[@2979paul]

Jon, nice work

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Paul

[@slimsboxingcommentaries8195]

Hey John.. Love the effect of the finish especially with the LED Light getting it to dry so quickly. That's brilliant mate.. That is a beautifully made piece but I struggle to get any really nice timber to work with atm. It's very pricey atm here so I need to save my cash up before jumping the gun so I think I may make it from pine or something like that to begin with and then once I've got it down to a fine art I will buy some good wood for making it the correct way my friend.. It's a stunning little table. It looks fantastic with that finish on it.. It brings out the beauty of that wood u used for this.. Love the video btw so I shared it to everybody on my socials..

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you that’s really nice to hear.

[@scottrhodes3957]

Beautiful work as always! P.S. careful when your cross cutting those dados and rabits against the fence. I always use a sacrifice stop block clamped to the fence that stops before the blade to prevent kickback. I never want to see anyone getting hurt doing what they love. 👍

[@kevinb6102]

We not gonna talk about his ability to pretty much free hand dead straight lines???

[@GoombahYah]

I enjoyed the video; the explanation of your methodology for crafting the front apron to accommodate the drawer was very clear. I liked your method for constructing brackets to secure the top (to allow for wood movement), but had a related question: how does the pocket hole + glue joinery of the aprons to the legs not fall victim to wood movement? I'm in the process of building a console table; with narrower aprons (about 4"), and pocket holes would certainly be a lot quicker (and likely cleaner) than taking my first stab at cutting mortise & tenon joints (by hand). The table will live in a Great Lakes climate (in a climate-controlled house), if that makes a difference.

[@mandyleeson1]

Beautiful build, Jon. I definitely wouldn’t call it a ‘beginner’ project, though!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Mandy, yes maybe introduction would be better… But not as searchable. I guess I consider A beginner / introduction because the parts are broken down and hopefully easy to understand.

[@030504sands]

I thought I was getting both plans per the video. Just got one.

[@paolo_st55]

Bellissimi OK

[@johnpadgham9771]

Jon - nice project! However, it looks like the clips you used to attach the top, using the biscuit slots, will allow the top to move from side to side. But the grain of the top will cause it to move from front to back. Am I missing something? Keep making your great videos.

[@daveyposner]

New to the channel. Great, straight forward with excellent camera work. I like how you're not a Festool snob and think pocket screws are fine. By "heavier, I assume you mean "larger"?

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Been a long few days!! I hit the YT Trifecta (IMO) with Richard, Lucas & you coming in mad strong to finish out my veiwing pleasure!!! Great build as always, Bud!! I'm hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Brother! Great talking with you.

[@bobandjoannvv7746]

Hi Jon. Nice job on the end table. Your channel is one that I enjoy while drinking my morning coffee contemplating my next project. I have never left a comment but for this project I feel I must. In your teaching you spoke about the design of the end table but when I look at the end table the proportions (to me) look off. When I design I pay particular attention to the proportions of the piece considering the style of the piece. The style of your piece is heavily influenced by Shaker design as far as the overall look. In that regard the Shakers were very aware of proper proportions of their furniture. Additionally at the roughly 4:40 point of the video you make a line across the board and say "making sure to stay on this side of the line". In the next frame of the video you show the mitre saw "taking" the line. It's probably me but I feel that this is confusing to your viewers. All that having been said, nice job, "keep on keeping on".

[@eoghanbishop9745]

Thanks Jon! I'm always impressed by how relevant your projects are, you have a great sense for what woodworkers are thinking about building next. Are the plans provided in PDF or mailed out? Either way, I'll soon be starting on my first Entryway and End Tables! Wish me luck :)

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! The plans are PDFs that’s fantastic! Take your time and you be fine… remember we all make mistakes when it comes to woodworking and no project is perfect.

[@eoghanbishop9745]

@@JonPetersArtHome These plans are great, I'm feeling good about this, I'll update you on IG when done, thank you!

[@ramonaddison2942]

I'm a recent subscriber to your KZbin site but I am impressd with the level of detail and explanation regarding a particular project and the quality of the videos. Great job!

[@tomcsikbence]

Hello Jon! What is your advice on using headless or headed nails when using the nail gun? Which one is preferred? Thanks!

[@ghostface1737]

Jon, I’ve been watching your videos for years. Absolutely LOVE your work and craftsmanship. It’s a pleasure to watch. How do you like the SawStop table saw? It’s in my wishlist.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! That’s really nice to hear… I’ve been using the 3 horse power industrial SawStop for about 3 years now and I love it! Great saw👍👍

[@ghostface1737]

@@JonPetersArtHome Great to know. Love it. Keep up the amazing work - I’ll be watching you for years to come! God bless!

[@MichaelMaduske]

Jon, beautiful table. If you were going to sell a table like this, what would it retail for? Just curious.

[@davidkoba]

I love cherry wood. When it oxidizes it has such a dark almost red color.

[@justinchinchar9248]

Dear Jon, I recently built a Bench-type table and I'm curious to know- Firstly, the table is stained with oil-based stain and coated with oil based polyurethane in clear gloss. The topcoat has very small but noticeable bubbles and the side of the table had quite a bit of drip build up. The table has been drying for 3+ days. How can I smoothe out the top coat? Wet sand? Wool with Wool lube? Sand and apply another coat? I am overall happy with the result of my product, the polyurethane went on thick, the last coat was the thinest but yet they are still a few lines amongst bubbles. How would you go about keeping that top coat shiny (I used clear gloss) whilst smoothing it out. I appreciate your time, i feel as if some of your videos helped but won't fully answer my question, since you used a different finish than polyurethane when discussing use of Wool Lube. Thank you for your time

[@gabrielgarcia5686]

Jon. Im wondering. You mentioned in your video the alternate use of dowels or dominoes instead of the biscuits you used to make the face frame. You own a Festo Domino joiner yet you choose to continue using the biscuits. Any reason why? I myself am satisfied with my biscuit joiner and have no plans on purchasing the domino joiner. Thanks for the great content. Keep em coming.

[@dougoutlaw6612]

Which bead molding bit do you use. Thank you

[@patrickdreiding3342]

Love the table and video. I purchased and downloaded the plan. After reviewing the plans I had a number of questions which were partially answered in this video. My first unanswered question (at least I didn’t find it) is about the pocket screws. What size and length are they?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Patrick, 1 1/4” enjoy the project, Jon

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[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

Are you using Lutron caseta dimmers with pico switches?

[@SSS.woodworking]

Hi, need to buy the plans from you, but is this is the only plans you have or you have more? And do i get them old school as books👍, or email 😢

[@TWC6724]

Hello Jon, I have a question about drawers. I’m new to building them. Is the purpose of the drawer stop (in the front) to simply get the drawer to perfectly align with the face? Can drawer sides just be cut to hit the back inside apron of the table as a stop rather than installing the front stop? I assume it’s an easier approach to do it the way you did but just wanted to ask.

[@philshock3805]

Looks like there's actually two stops at the front. The long piece that's glued at the bottom seems to be preventing the drawer from going in too far as you mentioned. The small one mounted with a screw up top and rotates is to prevent the drawer from pulling all the way out. You could cut the drawer so it hits the back and stops where you want it but that's a lot of precise measuring and cutting - a lot more work. You also could devise some other type of stop at the back as well but again, more work. Jon's solution seems the easiest method and precise as the drawer face and frame are the same thickness.

[@TWC6724]

@@philshock3805 That’s what I was thinking. Thanks for the help.

[@hsbrooks]

Nice table but legs are tapered on the outside which, looks weird to me. I will build 2 but switch the leg taper to the inside

[@brianwohn]

NICE - how do you spell that finishing oil? I cannot read the can and understood what you said... very interested in it too!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Hi Brian, it Vesting LED Hard Wax Oil … I will be posting a full finishing video next week. Great finish, the more I use it the more I like it.

[@brianwohn]

@@JonPetersArtHome Thank you and look forward to that video as well :)

[@Silverbackra]

I have a very limited shop. no Joiner or planar. what is the best way to do these plans without that equipment?

[@eoghanbishop9745]

I think that if you buy your material S3S you will be in good shape to get square and flat results without the use of a jointer or planer.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Good point 👍 yes buying lumber s4s is the way to go… even though I have the tools I still often buy wood S4s to save time.

[@Atticusx11]

Jon - what kind of orbital sander are you using in this video?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Sure Prep 3/13 orbit… works great 👍… I posted a video about the sander about a year ago if you want to check it out.

[@markturbitt8807]

Pocket hole screws are for beginner or lazy woodworkers

[@JonPetersArtHome]

👏👏👏 good comment! You sound like quite the advanced Woodworker can you leave a link to your channel so I can maybe get inspired for my next project.

[@waldocorsair]

Jon: I understand using the tape measure for the length of the front. But why don’t you use the front to measure for the cutting of the back if you want them to be equal? It may avoid tape measure shortening…….

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Hi Richard, that’s definitely another option. Just didn’t think of at the time

[@daveklein2826]

What was the finish? I don't see a link

[@aliekengo6594]

Greetings sir.please some one want to give me a contract to build a sofa living room chairs set I need a help to please send video in details with measurements of you can or send me a blue print with measurements in details 🙏🏽🙏

[@negative2879]

I feel like this guy uses an excessive amount of wood on most of his projects. Yeah they’re solid and nice pieces, but when I look at others building things, they use a lot less wood… These days, wood prices make this stuff crazy expensive.

[@TomDanaher]

You need a better mic.