Caltrop Table Assembly

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5 жыл бұрын

Assembling a three legged Caltrop Table Base.
A few hints on how to construct a base like this are in the video as well.
There are many Iterations of this joint. If you like simple joinery that works for a variety of furniture applications, Please look into Japanese Woodworking joints, specifically making Shoji and house framing.

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@luchurujetakezevi4346 3 жыл бұрын

The best explanation I've come across so far.

@Ferncraft.Pembrokeshire 5 ай бұрын

Awesome what a simple way to make the joint. Lovely demo of how it fits together.

@HadiBalhareth Жыл бұрын

Thanks you very very much .. by far this is the best video explaining the lap joint in KZfaq

@jamesdesmond9098 2 жыл бұрын

Mat, One million Thanks ! I've been looking for a how to for a kitchen table with smaller dimensions for a glass top table.

@mortefer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation on the "top" image of the base - had one of the legs sticking out and was wondering whay did I do wrong!

@mikecampbell9863 2 жыл бұрын

Like to see more on this project. Very nice

@TheCmdevans 4 жыл бұрын

This weekend I should have a joinery build video up for this type of table. This will include the angles on the ends of the legs.

@MrEzemont 3 жыл бұрын

It's Amazing!!!! Can you upload the planos of the cuts please? Regrads from Argentina!!

@thehudzik 4 жыл бұрын

Matthew. Is there a simple way to determine that X length of wood would equal X height of table given that the legs are at angles to each other? In other words, when I start out to build the legs, can I use a method to know two things. One, the angle I cut on the top and bottom will affect the overall length or height and two, how do I determine the length of the wood will provide the height I'm looking to build to?

@uzielmartinez9991 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Matthew, do you think that may support a 6ft oak round table?

@shanenaughton6117 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew, great video. Do you know what the compound angle on each end of the post? Cheers Shane

@TheCmdevans 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I couldn't tell you exactly what the angle is. I mark the angle directly from the floor and the table top. I just use a pair of sharp dividers and set it to about 1.5". I'll measure the angle on the next one I build and post it.

@klei8103 4 жыл бұрын

I would also like to know the angle!

@josemanuelavalos4685 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, good morning, you could upload a video with the measurements and how you made it. Thank you and Happy New Year

@TheCmdevans 3 жыл бұрын

partial build video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKilhNpznszNZGQ.html I've been slowly getting a full build video together. I'm about 75% done with it, but I've got a lot of editing to do yet. Should have one up by mid February hopefully.

@walacelacerdaManhumirim-MG Жыл бұрын

Hello, congratulations for the video. What would be the measurements of the feet (in cm) for a table between 70-75 cm high, because when you do the assembly and make these cuts at the end there is a material price. Thanks in advance for your help.

@davidcohen5928 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Do you know what the weight capacity is? Will this hold a 4 foot cement table?

@TheCmdevans 2 жыл бұрын

It will if you use large enough legs. I'd imagine 3" Legs or larger would be needed for a cement top. It would depend on top thickness as well, but I stacked 700# or more of lumber on the last one I built while I moved things around in the shop.

@Juliobrem 2 жыл бұрын

If a have a 4’ 8” (140cm) round table. Whats the size of the legs that would give me a Standard Height.

@andrewmayes5676 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I want to make a table, I think I’ll do it like this. What is the angle of the cut on the top and bottom, 45? And is the cut 1/4 the size of the leg?

@TheCmdevans 2 жыл бұрын

Center cut is halfway through. 45° angle works, but scribing the angle off the floor is best. Small variations in your center joint can result in a a degree or two difference.

@stephenfishman4964 3 жыл бұрын

Can this be built with half laps at at angle that results in a taller base with a small footprint?

@TheCmdevans 3 жыл бұрын

I don't see why it couldn't be. You'd have to play around with the geometry a little, but off the top of my head I don't see anything that would prevent that from working. I'd recommend doing a scale model or two to work out the geometry and assembly kinks before going full sized.

@sthaga 2 жыл бұрын

how do you compute the length of lumber based on your target table height?

@samuellambeth3462 Жыл бұрын

The height x 1.414

@ThisRandomGuyYouDidntNotice 9 ай бұрын

a bit more detail, do you remember triangles and math? a^2+b^2=c^2 a=height, b=distance on floor, c=lumber length we use the center of the lumber for the joint, so a=b hence we get a^2+a^2=c^2 or added up 2*a^2=c^2 which can be written as sqrt(2)*a=c or approx 1.414*height=length 🍻

@joiltonsantos6674 4 жыл бұрын

Boa noite tudo bem você pode passar as medidas por favor

@TheCmdevans 4 жыл бұрын

The Video for scribing the angles on the legs is up. I'll have a full table build video up next week. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jKilhNpznszNZGQ.html

@klei8103 4 жыл бұрын

Also, did you just use 2, 2x4 glued?

@TheCmdevans 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The legs are 3" x 3". I used cherry lumber for these, two pieces 1.5" x 3" glued together. I used slightly oversized lumber then jointed and planed it square after gluing. You can make the legs any size, you just need to make sure that the legs are square.

@chrispennington2963 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do a video on cutting the angles.

@TheCmdevans 4 жыл бұрын

I could do that. It'll take me a little bit to get one ready to film, but I'll plan on doing a short video on building the base, including cutting the angles.

@chrispennington2963 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheCmdevans That would be awesome thanks