TABLE TOP CONSTRUCTION AND FABRICATION
Time to build a tiny table top! First the bottom bevel. Each Tiny Table is unique. The size of the table top is determined by the wood chosen and its character. Generally the top size are around 18" long x 10" wide. When I find a really nice figured board that I hate to cut up the top size may be upwards of 28" long x 12" wide. Some table tops are as small as 12" long x 8" wide.
The rectangular top is to be planed and sanded prior to cutting the bottom bevel.
The bottom bevel is cut using a rip fence straddling table beveling jig that holds the top vertical. The top must be clamped secure with the table top facing the rip fence. The table saw blade is raised to cut 1 1/2" and tilted 8 degrees. The cut is angled toward the table bottom but does not cut through. This angle cut provides a step for the legs and aprons. Cut all 4 table top sides the same. Remove the table beveling jig. Set the table saw rip fence aprox. 1 1/2", blade set at 90 degrees and raise the blade enough to cut into the bottom to intersect with the angle cut. A little playing with the height and rip fence to sneak up on this cut intersection and this finishes the bottom bevel and leaves about 1/4" step and the bevel provides a nice thin table edge.
If desired a similar bevel can be applied to the top edge of the table top. My favorite top bevel is about 4 degrees angle cutting away about 1 inch of table top. This is cut with the blade raised 1 1/2" - 2" to avoid the blade tip cutting a line into the top.
WARNING this jig is a sawdust making machine so be prepared to clean up a mess, or not! Remember, sawdust is just man cave glitter!
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