Coffee table, ( take 2)

[shanesmith80]

After originally starting to flatten these boards 1 1/2 ago, they are back on the bench. I've changed the design and am looking at something like the pics below.
Question without notice: does it look to clunky. All pieces are about 35mm thick, although I will make the bottom shelf smaller, maybe about 20mm. All pieces will be joined by large dowels (elongated holes) with no glue. I'll use small wood L shape buttons to secure everything.

All opinions greatly appreciated.
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This is is the original plan https://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=166179 and a few wip photos

[Christos]

Personally I would keep the 35mm or go a tiny bit smaller 30mm.

I would also move the leg on the left in a little bit which means the shelf is going to be a bit shorter.

[Jon_B]

That looks fantastic, I can't wait to see it finished!

[shanesmith80]

The legs will be in a little closer, i haven't cut the shelf to length yet and is still at an odd angle.

[shanesmith80]

Well it has been pretty much right on 18 months since I took the first photo of flattening this coffee table. But it is finally finished and inside. I lost count how many times I put this away then come back to find that it needed flattening again and again. Heres a quick recap of the WIP.


The start.
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Initial flattening and a little mess.

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cont.

[shanesmith80]

Routing mortice's.


After 5 coats of Minwax WOP.


Not what it was planned for but the only place it fits.