Inspired by the wealth of knowledge that a

tree contains, the reading table is useful for

FIDELIS
storing your favorite novels in close proximity
to your chair.

Product: Reading Table

Material: 30” x 6” x 1” black walnut lumber

30” x 6” x 1” white oak lumber
Material Utilization: 75%

Tools: CNC: 3/8” straight bit, 3-flute,

solid carbide
Table Router: 3/16” round-over
bit, solid carbide tipped

Feed Rate: CNC: 200 in/min

RPM: CNC: 18,000

Table Router: 23,000
Design: Sketch: Paper
Drawing: Mastercam and paper
Toolpaths: Mastercam

Cutting Time: 25 minutes

Assembly Time: 6 hours

Finishing Time: 52 hours (48 spent drying, 4 spent

sanding)
Finishing: Wipe-On Poly (Clear Satin), 2
coats, and 220 grit sandpaper
Production: One of a kind, mass, batch
Cundiff, Madison
Furniture Design for CNC Manufacturing
Department of Forestry and Natural Resources
Department of Creative and Performing Arts, Art and Design Division