My first major furniture piece that I made was the Craftsman-style Library Table. As I was just beginning to acquire the tools to do my own milling, I enrolled in our Community College Evening Woodworking Class to get access to hardwood lumber, jointers and planers. A great way to get started. The table is made of Knotty Alder and finished with Watco Danish Oil and Poly on the top of the table. – John H Bonnett Twin Falls, ID