Here is the finished side table – the ebonizing process shows up a few minor bumps and scratches that were not

Ebonizing is a technique used to stain timber black.  Traditionally the colour is created by painting the wood with an

To finish the top you create a taper on each edge of the underside extending inwards about 2” and leaving

Good news and bad news this morning – the joints turned out okay, but I suddenly remembered that I had forgotten

The bridle joint guides are optional, but are simple to make. Despite that I managed to balls up the first

The two cross rails are held by a halving joint. Luckily this does not have to be super precise since

The time has come to try and make an actual bit of furniture using hand tools. I am attempting a