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The Inbhéartú coffee table was an opportunity to refine my wood-working skills and explore the structural and aesthetic potential of traditional joinery. I used a combination of beech, ash, oak, and purpleheart to play with material contrast and visual weight while maintaining a clean, balanced form.

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The table features inverted legs that create a distinctive silhouette without compromising stability. I developed a custom jig to ensure precise leg positioning, which helped me better understand the geometry involved in angled construction. By using a range of joints (including butt, lap, mitre, and a tusk tenon) 

 

I built confidence in working with hardwoods and gained a deeper appreciation for how subtle design decisions shape both structural integrity and the language of a piece.

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