Woodworking Projects for Beginners: How to Build Tables and Desks by Alessandro Pecoraro

Author:Alessandro Pecoraro [Pecoraro, Alessandro]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-10-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6 How to customise tabletop edges

I anticipate a lot from a tabletop edge. On one hand, I need it to be hard, able to endure a life full of bumps and bruises, even spills. Yet I want the edge to be eye-catching, with lines that are in keeping with the overall piece and with a profile that is pleasant to touch. It’s not an easy dance to master, yet it’s a fun challenge. I treat table edges with admiration, spending a great deal of time on them. My objective is to design edges that are as alluring as the rest of the piece. I utalize the edges as a canvas to add detail or create interest by including facets that catch light or add shadows. Yet make the edges too delicate, and they won’t hold up to the ruthless wear and tear of use. I look to soften sharp, square exteriors so that they’re friendly to hand and body. Subtle shapes can be very appealing, and less is typically more.

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