Bedside table update

It was time to get started on figuring out how I was going to use the engineered flooring scraps on the bedside table. My original idea was to use the scraps in a more decorative pattern. However, after building the frame and realising how much of the wood would be wasted to create a more intricate pattern, I decided to just keep the pattern simple and use the scraps in a way that kind of creates a “waterfall” effect. Meaning all of the seems from the tongue and groove seams would all be in line with each plane on the table. (Sketch shown above)

After deciding on a pattern, I had to figure out how to attach the scraps to the frame. I debated on welding sheet metal onto the bottom of each plane to give the flooring scraps support, however I was adverse to more welding. Plus I did not want to add more material onto the bottom of each plane because I liked the open concept of the frame. I also measured the flooring scraps and discovered the scraps and square stock I used for the frame are the exact same thickness. The lamination of oak on top of the scraps is exactly 6mm. So I decided I could make each panel the width of the exterior of the frame, rabbit (notch) the panels to fit over the metal square stock frame, and glue 6mm plywood to the bottom of each panel for support. (Sketch shown below)

Next up was selecting the pieces of flooring I wanted to use, mocking up each panel, cutting each piece to length, cutting each panel to width, and then cutting the rabbit on the pieces that needed it. While in the process of cutting the pieces to length, I decided to wait to cut each piece to the exact length until the rabbits were cut and ready to be glued together. That way I could ensure each panel would be the exact length they needed to be to fit into the frame.