Most nights before our first President retired for the evening, he was said to have tea and crumpets before bed on such a table. This table was handed down through the Washington family to the Custis family, then the Lee family and it’s here where our story begins. The actual table was lost to history, so this is a rendition of this iconic Federal piece of history. Think of the discussions made around this table. You too can add to our American story by producing this precious work of art. During this class students will be shown how to build this table with tapered legs, having an oval top which includes two drop leaves with rule joints. Students will cut hinged finger joints for the drop leaf supports. There will be one drawer that is veneered with cock beading and will have one operating veneered drawer front on one end and a stationary veneered drawer front on the other. As a bonus participants can add a spring latch to reveal a hidden compartment. Who knows what secrets can be kept in such a place? President Washington might have hidden his small hatchet in such a place after cutting down a cherry tree. Even though his table wasn’t made of cherry, yours could be. Don’t let this class get lost in history without your participation.