Project 18407EZ:

Shaker Trestle Table

This trestle table exhibits many of the finer elements of classic Shaker design. The high arched feet and the delicately turned details on the legs are two aspects of its design that are especially noteworthy. The bridle joint in the legs and feet is also typically Shaker. The subtle use of the chamfer to soften the transition from the round stock of the legs to the flat stock of the feet is a device the Shakers often employed. Shaker tables of this style were most often executed in cherry, however hard maple would also be a fine choice. Whichever wood you choose, be aware that the selection of stock was important to the Shaker craftsman and should be

equally as important to you.

Shaker Trestle Table Materials List