Gluing up a maple and mahogany bit, that step in the maple is for the glass top to fit into.
all trimmed up.
still not done.
Bored and half cut. It breaks the ebony accent just slightly.
All pieces are dry fitted.
Joinery awaits.
This blog is intended to be a direct window into my workshop. It is intended to unveil the processes, joinery, and materials that are so crucial to the production of Five Fifths Furniture. Check back often for updates on current projects, future shows and expeditions to procure new and fascinating materials.
Top frame assembley
As usual in this project little begets big and now it is time to tackle the top of the coffee table. I begin by assembling the individual frame components.
The live edge is fitted to the mahogany with custom cut floating tennons, this is mainly for alignment during glue up.
Tape holds in a small accent strip of Macassar Ebony.
The large open gap in this live edge gets an oversized butterfly key. It hides the edge of the glass, reinforces the frame piece and also serves as the "key" to judge top alignment. This key will correspond with a brass dot on the case side so the top goes on with the right orientation every time.
All the angles must then be cut for the frame members. Careful measurement when cutting out the maple pieces allows all the 8 sides to meet within 1/4" of each other allowing for a continuous live edge with minimal carving after glue up.
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