Build a Shaker Table

Want to build your own Shaker-style dining table? You can -- once you've watched how furniture maker Kelly Mehler handles the task. You'll watch a skilled craftsman organize the entire process of making a traditional leg-and-apron table, from stock selection to finish preparation. And you'll be able to use his techniques for any furniture project you want to tackle. You will learn about: selecting and milling wood, laying out, jointing and gluing the top, milling and tapering the legs, mortising and tenoning with the router, fitting the joints, gluing up the table base, sizing and smoothing the top, edge treatments, and final detailing.