3-Legged Danish Modern Coffee Table

Caleb James

Build a classic Danish Modern three legged coffee table. It’s a quick and satisfying weekend-ish project that will expand your woodworking skill set beyond 90˚ angles and square components. This versatile design is easily adapted to any size table whether a side table or dining table. It’s a great project to put your lathe to use and learn fundamental turning skills. If you’re an aspiring chairmaker these fundamental skills will surely come in handy. Break out of the norm with this project and enjoy that shop time.

Dimensions: 31” [788mm] W, 17-5/16” [440mm] H, 31” [788mm] D

Starting on May 3, 2024
~~$99.00~~$79.00

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What will I receive?

Detailed cut list and plans including a PDF and a SketchUp file (Metric and Imperial).
Hours of detailed video instruction showing every step of the build process.
All videos and plans are digital and will be available for immediate download (once published)

What will I learn?

- Efficient Panel Glue Up
- Knockdown Leg Joinery
- Wood Turning
- Cutting Large Circle Panels
- Cutting Compound Joinery at Table Saw

What will I need?

TOOL LIST – Coming soon

Materials
- 4/4 Hardwood 10 BF
- 6/4 Hardwood 3 BF
- 8/4 Hardwood 3 BF
Power Tools:
- Table Saw
- Jointer
- Planer
- Router
- Router Table
- Drum Sander (optional)
Lathe Tools:
- Lathe (with approximately 20” capacity)
  - https://amzn.to/4cWoggi
- Drill chuck for lathe
  - https://amzn.to/3U7fYdO
- Lathe turning tools
  - 3/4” Roughing Gouge
    - https://amzn.to/3Q36ZIg
  - 1/2” Spindle gouge
    - https://amzn.to/441FVz9
  - Scraper / Easy Wood Tool Mini Detailer (optional)
    - https://amzn.to/3TTFu58
- Caliper
  - Galbert Caliper
    - https://www.petergalbert.com/tools-for-measuring-and-sharpening
- Wolverine brand turning tool sharpening equipment
  - Starter Sharpening Set
    - https://amzn.to/3Q2M1sZ
  - Vari-grind gouge jig
    - https://amzn.to/3Q2M1sZ
Bits:
- Counterbore – 3/4 x 5/16 (Brand: W.L. Fulle X5L)
  - https://amzn.to/4aA4sgQ
- Countersink – 82˚
  - https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits/41012-82-countersink?item=44J2101
- Drill Bit –
  - 7/32
    - https://amzn.to/3Q5DTrP
  - 5/16
    - https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/power-tool-accessories/drill-bits/42247-hss-lipped-imperial-brad-point-drills?item=07J0220
- Spiral router bit – 1/2” up cut
  - https://amzn.to/4cWOMpK
- Slot cutter – 3/16”
  - https://amzn.to/3Jib5sr
Hardware
- Tee Nut Hardware – 1/4-20 threads, ≥0.5″ h, 0.75”Ø
  - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-20-Zinc-Plated-Tee-Nut-4-Pack-802301/204274194
- Hanger bold – 1/4-20 thread, 2″ length
  - https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-4-in-20-tpi-x-2-in-Coarse-Standard-Steel-Plain-Hanger-Bolts-4-Pack-825851/317478944
- Hex Nut – 1/4-20 threads
  - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-4-in-20-Zinc-Plated-Hex-Nut-10-Pack-825831/317478966
- Screw – #10, 1-3/4″ length
  - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-10-x-1-3-4-in-Phillips-Flat-Head-Zinc-Plated-Wood-Screw-50-Pack-801912/204275522
Handtools:
- Inclinometer – Digital
  - https://amzn.to/3vyaJe2
- Marking gauge
- Fractional dial calipers
  - https://amzn.to/3Uh9FBG
- Small square
  - https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/squares/66573-veritas-precision-square?item=05N3501
- Hand drill
  - https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/marking-and-measuring/squares/66573-veritas-precision-square?item=05N3501
- Sanding block
  - https://amzn.to/4awXae7
- Orbital sander (optional)
  - https://www.woodcraft.com/products/festool-6-ets-150-3-eq-plus-sander
Supplies:
- PVA Wood Glue
  - https://amzn.to/4aPWqAZ
  - Dark – https://amzn.to/3TTENZA
- Sandpaper sheets
  - 120 grit https://amzn.to/3TRB3b2
  - 150 grit https://amzn.to/3Jkq9Wh
  - 180 grit https://amzn.to/4aVNrO5

About Your Instructor:

Caleb James

Caleb lives in Greenville, SC with his wife and two daughters. His first exposure to fine woodworking was in a middle school shop class where he built a stool. His interest in woodworking reemerged as a young adult building practical furniture for his first home. His interest (read obsession) and research into Danish chair design and construction began c.2005. He spent 6 years making furniture as a hobby before selling a successful business to make chairs full time in 2011. He has designed and produced a number of woodworking tools in the 18th and 19th century style most notably his line of spokeshaves for chairmaking. He has written several articles for Popular Woodworking magazine. He currently teaches Danish Modern chairmaking and is writing on that topic for a forthcoming book with Lost Art Press.