05/16/2026
This week’s episode of “How Much Sawdust Can One Human Create?” features a custom American chestnut four-legged table base headed out for a 9’6” tabletop.
The customer wanted something simple, clean, and chunky… so we went with 3.5” square legs and 3” aprons, but skipped the traditional bead detail for a smoother look. The walnut pegs were also sanded flush instead of leaving them proud, which gives the base a cleaner and more modern feel while still keeping all the old-school joinery hidden underneath.
And because nothing around here can ever just be “standard,” this base was custom-sized so the tabletop will overhang exactly 2” on the ends and 1.5” on the sides.
Little details like this are what make custom furniture fun. Every customer has a different vision, and somehow a pile of reclaimed barn beams slowly turns into a future family heirloom.
