Mission Oak Coffee Table





I built this table for myself. It was my second project and I learned a lot from my brother's father-in-law, Gary. He helped me do some trickery with the grain of the front apron and drawer face as well as the dovetails on the drawer. It's a great little table and we use it every day. Wouldn't change a thing.

Stats:


Project # 2
Completed: April 11, 2009
Total Work Hours: 80
Total Cost:

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