Walkaround of Extension Table with Self-Storing Leaves

[@Billy-No-Mates-ol8nx]

Great table design, that's why it's been around for over eighty years...

[@sumitkhandelwal100]

I m so grateful and thankful to you,sir.For showing and making us understand the concept easily. Thank you so much. God Bless you.

[@shiloliving232]

nice work .... good presentation. Keep it up ... making the vids that is .... I believe KZbin needs people like you, KZbin viewers, that is!

[@GothamWoodworks]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate the feedback.

[@gert7004]

Grew up with one of these and wanted to make one of them myself. Thank you for this

[@paulnord2013]

Nice. Loved you shop tour too

[@tombrownrigg8794]

Very cool. Seems to be more old school 👍

[@cathytroutman9727]

Perfect instructions.

[@stevengraves9495]

Did you ever think about selling plans?

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

cool project

[@fredillies]

Gorgeous table, and such simple and elegant construction. One question I have from the video: when the leaves are in and extended out, it appears that they are not sitting flat. Maybe it’s just the angle in the video, but when the rail is placed underneath the cross piece, it looks like that end is pointing downward slightly and the leaf appears to be angled slightl upward as a result. Yet when you put the top on, they all seem to be level & flush. Is that just an optical illusion in the video?

[@fredillies]

Hey Kerry - I just looked at another person's 'plans' for a similar table, and I realize that the rails that attach to the leafs are not a uniform height. It appears that this taper is what allows the leafs to be flat when extended. Could you tell us what kind of calculations you used to determine the amount of taper required, and where the tapers start? That would be SOOO helpfull!

[@GothamWoodworks]

The leaves do indeed lay flat when extended. Re: the calculation for the taper on the rail, it's a bit difficult to describe, but here's the process. Once you have your leaves put together and surfaced to final thickness, you take your rail stock and lay it perpendicular to the leaf so that it is in the orientation that it will be when fastened to the leaf. Make sure the front of the rail is flush with the edge of the leaf (use your finger to ensure the end is flush) and then mark a line across the rail where it meets the back (opposite edge) of the leaf. Next, take the rail off the leaf and butt the edge of the rail up to the edge of the leaf and mark a line across the rail edge where it meets the surface of the leaf. You should now have a pencil mark across the front edge of the rail and another mark that corresponds to the width of the leaf. Transfer the mark at the back of the rail to the side of the rail and use a straight edge to connect the mark on the front edge to the top of the mark on the back edge. This will be your taper. Be sure to mark the waste area properly as it's easy to get confused and cut the wrong section. Here's a link to the "build" video for this table where you can see me do this process -- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJzKmp-ud76WqKM@@fredillies

[@RaviSaldanha-n2p]

Thanks for your video. I have a Dutch Draw leaf table at home, however, its a bit small. I was wondering whether it's possible to make a new larger (longer) table top to fit on the same base. Then add two new leaves as well.

[@GothamWoodworks]

Yes, you can make a larger top and leaves. You'll just use the existing base and the "trenches" in the aprons to guide the placement of the rails that attach to the undersides of the leaves.

[@bedhersil]

muy bien, practico y funcional. gracias por mostrarnos.

[@GothamWoodworks]

Gracias, y de nada.

[@SisterNunya]

I love this ❤

[@GothamWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@nighatjavaid9353]

Beautiful what a good idea thank you

[@marksmitheducate]

Can a person get the plans for the table to build one for themselves?

[@marianamunoz6075]

I just want to know how much!? I want one! A bigger one like the 12 footer you mentioned that extends to 16’. I love it!!!

[@GothamWoodworks]

I'd be happy to make you an extra large version. Hit me up via email to get the ball rolling. Thanks!

[@Potatomasherdk]

@gotham Woodworks - Fantastic video, Thank you! When pulling out theextensions, do you not risk scratching the surface of the extensions by the underside of the top?

[@GothamWoodworks]

Yes, this is a risk. To reduce that risk, I work the leaves in and out numerous times before applying the finish. I note any scratches and sand accordingly on the top surface of the leaf and bottom surface of the tabletop until there are no scratches. Then, I apply 3 coats of Tried & True oil/wax finish to the entire table, buffing w/0000 steel wool between coats. Once the finish is fully cured, I come back around and apply a coat of Annie Sloan's hard wax to the tops of the leaves, the top of the table, and the underside of the tabletop. This adds a pretty good layer of protection. All that said, there still is some risk of scratches as the table moves with seasonal humidity changes, however with the precautions outlined above, if they do appear they are very faint and can usually be rubbed out.

[@deankaufman3273]

Can you send me the link in Fine Woodworking for the design of this table? My daughter has asked me to make a table for her and after seeing this video I think this will work for the size of her home.

[@lolymoha7463]

Thanks

[@aymaan1456]

I'm trying to make one with cardboard

[@erinelliott1928]

Hi! Would you be able to make one that is 6ft wide and goes from 6ft to 12ft long with the extensions in walnut? How much would that cost?

[@GothamWoodworks]

Hello, short answer is yes. Please email me at [e-mail] to discuss.

[@RyanDeBoard]

I love this table design and hope to build something similar. I'm trying to figure out why don't the leaves require breadboard ends as well? Is it because they have the sliding rails screwed in that support them staying flat? Thanks so much for this great demo of the table!

[@GothamWoodworks]

Correct. The orientation of the grain on the leaves is perpendicular to the support rails, which are screwed into the underside of the leaves, so they act to keep the leaves flat. Thanks for tuning in!

[@adammeldrum180]

Working on a similar design, and trying to figure out the depth for the grooves on the apron. Is there a formula/specific depth you cut your grooves at so that the slides are holding the table leafs at the proper height?

[@GothamWoodworks]

Depth of the "trenches" in the aprons is 1-1/16" (for a top that is 7/8" thick). Width is 3/4"

[@adammeldrum180]

@@GothamWoodworks Excellent, thanks. The table looks great, btw.

[@Blackrain4xmas]

Nice. If someone is sitting at the end, and they lean on the extension, wont it pop up the center table?

[@GothamWoodworks]

No. When the leaves are extended, the ends of the rails do not clear the cross-pieces that support the top. If you look at the video, around the 55-second mark, you can see when I put the leaves in place how the ends of the rails will not pull beyond the cross-pieces. Those cross-pieces are sandwiched between the top and the rails, so the lever action created when someone puts weight on the leaf is against the fixed rail, not the top.

[@Blackrain4xmas]

@@GothamWoodworks thanks!

[@SuzyJarman]

Do you ship to the UK? Brilliant video. Thank you so much.

[@GothamWoodworks]

I'm sure I could work it out.

[@SuzyJarman]

@@GothamWoodworks if I send you the dimensions of what I'm after, please will you let me know if you could make it, and how much it would cost for materials and labour and shipping? How can I get in touch with you please?

[@GothamWoodworks]

Abolutely. [e-mail] @@SuzyJarman

[@CutitwithaHammer]

Nice video. Have you ever done this with a trestle base?

[@김진오-n3o]

i have a question about the top board when you laminate top board , did you added two side pieces (wich is perpenticular to other pieces) for preventing top plate to be curved?

[@GothamWoodworks]

Yes, they are called "breadboard ends" and they are designed to keep the top flat. The center tenon on the main top is glued into the corresponding mortise; the tenons on either side are not glued to allow the top to expand/contract with changes in humidity. They are secured with pegs.

[@GothamWoodworks]

Here's another video showing more detail on the breadboard end in a Blanket Chest top kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmjQi6KMZq6pqtU

[@김진오-n3o]

@@GothamWoodworks thank you for detailed explanation , you gave me great inspiration

[@tcfurnishingsanddesign8913]

Do you have a set of plans for this build?

[@GothamWoodworks]

I adapted the design from an article in Fine Woodworking magazine. Send me an email and I can point you in the right direction. [e-mail]

[@kellyhudspeth1736]

Can this table extension style be accomplished lengthwise? I would like a table that is 6 feet long but narrow so as to keep a walkway open unless we have guests. 30 inches wide expanding to 55-60 inches. My plan is to use at least one bench, which can stay tucked under when table is against the wall.

[@GothamWoodworks]

Yes, this table can be made in virtually any length and width. The narrowest I’ve made it is 24” and the longest is 10 feet ( plus extensions)

[@laurathomas1572]

With only 1 side extended, isn't the table lower on 1 side?? Uneven??

[@GothamWoodworks]

No, because the top is supported by 2 cross-rails that are the same thickness as the top and leaves, so when either leaf is pulled out, the leaf rises to meet the top. In other words, it looks like the top is resting on the leaves, but it's really resting on the cross rails. Hopefully, that makes sense.

[@SisterNunya]

I mean if you’re sick of IKEA shit this is what I want.

[@franciscogomajoa9148]

Medidas y cortes en español latino porfa

[@maher_kit]

extend wooden table

[@jamesjang2660]

저 사람이 야당 후보라는게 쪽 팔립니다 국제적으로 .......