Woodworker's Journal

READER PROJECTS

Recently our Weekly newsletter asked readers to share favorite projects they’re built. Here are two that caught our eye. See many more examples at woodworkersjournal.com. Under the “Weekly” header, click “Feedback” and then scroll to “Favorite Woodworking Projects” and “Even More Favorite Projects.”

Mesquite Masterpiece

This project started more than seven years ago when I was learning the sawmill trade from a mentor of mine. When I said I wanted to make a dining table someday, he said, “Let’s go pick⁄8″ thick, around 42″ wide on average and 124" long.

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