Three Legged Table

This project could easily be done with traditional woodworking tools but a CNC takes it from a week long project down to a weekend project. With traditional jigs and fixtures to make the circle and locate the leg hardware it takes longer to get things laid out and even with a drill press if you are off even a bit the hardware doesn't fit properly. With a CNC I was able to precisely locate the four holes for each leg and size the holes to sub millimeter precision to ensure the threaded inserts fit perfectly. I was also able to make three-leg and four-leg versions. I could probably cut out a half dozen of them in an evening and do the finishing the following day.

The tops for two of the tables are cherry and the third one is poplar. The poplar was just a prototype and I had some 2 inch stock laying around. I wanted the tops to be beefy. The taller table is 18 inches and the shorter one is 24 inches. After I CNC'd the circle and cut out the holes for the inserts I use the router table to cut a 22.5 degree chamfer on the underside. It provides a lighter look for the thick top. The legs are metal and purchased off of Amazon which has a lot more selection than just hairpin legs. Finish was Rubio Mono-Coat which is now my favorite finish even though it is a bit expensive. They are of course not designed to be sat on but they are surprisingly sturdy considering their light look.