This cherry and lacewood table was designed and made by a long course student; this was his 5th of 6 projects he undertook in the Spring term. The legs have been made from 3mm thick cherry laminates to form the 3 legged curved understructure which is jointed and glued to the lacewood veneered, circular top.
The laminated legs were glued between male and female formers which were made from MDF. The laminations were made from a solid cherry plank, which we cut and planed into 3mm thick consecutive veneers, so when they are re-formed and glued together they look as if they are a solid piece of timber. The legs tapered in their width from top to bottom which ensures strength is maintained at the connection between the legs and the table top, whilst still giving the appearance at the base of a delicate and fine tapered leg. This also meant we had a very attractive but strong detail as they merged at the centre point.
Lacewood veneer was chosen for the table top as it complements the cherry in tone and colour. It was cut and laid in a pattern of segments. The quarter sawn veneer showing the flecks of the medullary rays, gave the top great visual interest and a feeling of movement.
Keep an eye on the website as we will be posting a video of the gluing-up procedure for the cherry laminated legs.
