Entryway/Hallway Table: Reclaimed Pine + Steel Pipes

I made this table for my Bro & Sis (in-law) out of some full 2 inch Roughsawn Pine I got from the sawmill. It had the sawmarks and character, so I left some of that when I sanded it and planed it. It gives it a little ruggedness, yet the sleek, straight-lined concept gives it a contemporary-modern look. I think they balance each other out...  Old & New,  yin & yang, if you will.  :-)

I like the contrast of the rugged wood with the sleek steel pipes.

The top is joined to the legs with 5/8" Oak dowels and glue.

I wanted to use all-thread rods for the connecting rods below for an utilitarian/industrial nod. They are very sturdy in tension, but bend and flop in compression. So, I wrapped them with Steel EMT Conduit. Imagine a long bolt that goes all the way through the hallow pipe and tightened on both ends of the table. The result is a system that works very well in both compression and tension.