Table Project Teaches Woodworking and Lamination Basics

摘要

Sturdy and versatile, this cutting table can be an intermediate project for junior high students with some hand tool experience or it can provide a simple introduction to basic power tools or mass production procedures. It offers the future cabinetmaker needed experience in basic lamination. Compact, the table provides needed work space for the smaller kitchen. The shelf offers stability as well as storage space; another shelf may be added 6″ to 8″ from the top for additional storage. The table can also double as a lightweight TV stand; dimensions may be adjusted to hold a sound system or, with the added shelf, both TV and sound system. To cut the laminate to width, I used a table saw but if you have a laminate cutter, use that. In fact, if you plan to do much work with laminates, it is a good investment. If you use the table saw, be aware that plastic laminate may dull a sharp blade very quickly.