V0.7

Hello, time for a new release.

I've finally built the first prototype based on V.06 of the drawings, so this new release will be mainly solving few issues I have found while building the table; here next a few considerations:

• The pieces arrived lightly splintered on the lower face. It didn't compromise the overall quality of the job but still it's no good. That's because the Cnc manufacturer chosen for the job didn't use a spoil board but the sheets were milled over vacuum suckers. It's really really important to ask the manufacturer to use a spoil board instead.

• There were no other bad surprises but the tolerances between the joints were a little too small, it's not a big issue if you are down to a little sanding but the idea behind this project is to allow anyone to be able to build one without power tools or any special skills beside the use of glue and an hammer and maybe a few clamps.

• I've reworked the legs' design to increase the stiffness of the table. The connection surface was not strong enough and it allowed a little movement on the table plane. It's not big but still noticeable and a little uncomfortable.

• I've added 4 new connections between the tabletop and the brackets, this to counter the deformations of a "living" material and to ensure the table top to stay flat.

• The cost to make and deliver V0.6 amounted to 750€ (E.U.) There's a 20% volatility in cost due to the war, and the general rise of wood price started last summer. Due to main source of birch in our economy comes from Russia, the prices are never been so high. This is quite depressing considering that the values behind this project are about ecology in local sourcing of the materials and local manufacturing.
  I'll try with the next release to redesign few pieces in order to make it as cheap as possible.

What's next:

While the table already works, V0.8 will be the first "official" release, as such there will be a few changes and improvements to the design :

• V0.8 will present the choice to build a "frameless" and lighter version, on top of the one already existing. Cutting off the frame should allow a leaner profile, cheaper milling and speedier assembly.

• V0.7 I'll try to rework the leg-beam joint in order to cut out the tightening bolts from the design and have a 100% bolts and screws free table.

• I want to rework few pieces in order to fit them in a smaller number of sheets and make the overall process cheaper.

It's almost ready!!

What's missing:

• The assembly manual : I'm working on it, it's not a big job but I'll try to complete it in the next few days

Thank you,
G