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Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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#2 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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I think it is really fine to blog it and then make a post when it is finished, woodworking is also other than wood.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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Hi Ken;

It looks good.

I always enjoy playing with steel.

Lee
 

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#4 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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The wood gods are pretty ticked off.

(They are mad that I don't know how to weld. What a weanie I am.)

Lookin' good,
keep us posted.
Steve
 

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Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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Ken
Absolutely post it. Every project I have ever done has included metal screws…...and sometimes metal hinges!!!!!!
 

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#6 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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Hello Ken,

Good start, also looks extremly heavy just with the legs.
 

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#7 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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Great start guys can't wait to see the finish
 

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#8 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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Looks like ebony legs to me.
 

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#9 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

Welding helmet Welder Steelworker Saw Welding


Engineering Asphalt Automotive tire Recreation Baseball cap


Motor vehicle Gas Automotive exterior T-shirt Travel
Great use of Iron Wood from the UP of Mich…lol
 

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#10 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.





Hey Ken!

Yes, I see the 2×4… the clamps… the tape measure… the square…pipe clamps… and mallet!

Looks like woodworking to me…

You're just building a metal frame to hold the Wooden Granite Impregnated Slab you're making! LOL

Go for it!

Sounds G R E A T !!

Sounds like a Fantastic project!
 

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Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

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absolutely…Bring it on!
 

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#12 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

Welding helmet Welder Steelworker Saw Welding


Engineering Asphalt Automotive tire Recreation Baseball cap


Motor vehicle Gas Automotive exterior T-shirt Travel
Wish I could weld… no I don't … if I really wanted to, I would be able to… but I play with wood…. my brother is the welder… who tries to play with wood…. maybe he shouldn't .. as to your base for your table .. looking good my man… keep it up…
 

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#13 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

Welding helmet Welder Steelworker Saw Welding


Engineering Asphalt Automotive tire Recreation Baseball cap


Motor vehicle Gas Automotive exterior T-shirt Travel
Ken, I think most of us are wood-admirers with no real time for "wood gods". We are all brothers and sisters in the LOVE OF WOOD, but still wish to be open to the knowledge we can garner from the other skills required to enhance the functionality of wood. Welding? OH YEAH, Keep us in the loop. Great work my friend!
 

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#14 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

Welding helmet Welder Steelworker Saw Welding


Engineering Asphalt Automotive tire Recreation Baseball cap


Motor vehicle Gas Automotive exterior T-shirt Travel
I consulted the oracles and they don't see a problem.

Love welding!
 

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#15 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

Welding helmet Welder Steelworker Saw Welding


Engineering Asphalt Automotive tire Recreation Baseball cap


Motor vehicle Gas Automotive exterior T-shirt Travel
Are there challenges unique to combining the three materials? Wood of course changes dimension depending on the humidity, granite is extremely stable, how does the relatively moist wood affect the oxidation of the metal? I think this project opens a whole bunch of aspects about the materials we work with.

I miss smithing and welding… maybe I can get back into it someday, in the meantime I will enjoy your posts!
 

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#16 ·
Is it right to post 1st phase if all metal?

Fellow Lumberjocks;
Is it right to post the 1st phase of a project if all metal? I have been on the fence about doing a blog on our outdoor dining table project. The first phase is all metal and was thinking to myself, is this a proper post for our great web site that we all love? The tabletop will be wood with granite inlayed, so there will be wood… LOL

So what do you all think?

Here are some pics and I hope this does not upset the Wood Gods!!!! LOL

Look fwd to your thoughts on this.

Welding helmet Welder Steelworker Saw Welding


Engineering Asphalt Automotive tire Recreation Baseball cap


Motor vehicle Gas Automotive exterior T-shirt Travel
Looking good!
Keep us up to date…
 

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Welding close to being done, then wood time.

I have finished welding the four cross members that will support the 24Ă—48 piece of granite. The stone weighs approx 100 lbs. We used the same granite for our outdoor kitchen and bar. I have cut all the tabs for mounting the tabletop and need to weld them on the rails tomorrow.

Blondie and I have decided that we do not like the height of the table so I have cut 2-inch squares from the 3 inch tubing used for the legs and will be welding these making the table 2 inches taller. I have sanded most the metal removing all spatter. Once these last two welding chores are completed, it is off to get Zink'd treated and then Powder coated. I will soon be heading out to the lumber-yard to pick out some Jatoba to start on the table-top.

As always all comments welcome and thanks for looking!

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#18 ·
Welding close to being done, then wood time.

I have finished welding the four cross members that will support the 24Ă—48 piece of granite. The stone weighs approx 100 lbs. We used the same granite for our outdoor kitchen and bar. I have cut all the tabs for mounting the tabletop and need to weld them on the rails tomorrow.

Blondie and I have decided that we do not like the height of the table so I have cut 2-inch squares from the 3 inch tubing used for the legs and will be welding these making the table 2 inches taller. I have sanded most the metal removing all spatter. Once these last two welding chores are completed, it is off to get Zink'd treated and then Powder coated. I will soon be heading out to the lumber-yard to pick out some Jatoba to start on the table-top.

As always all comments welcome and thanks for looking!

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In the plans I'm not sure why I wrote 24 1/4 duh… its 50 1/4 and 75 inches long. Brain fade I'm guessing.
I had to be thinking about the piece of granite while writing the number down.
 

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Powder Coat done! Time to start on the top!

It has been a busy cpl weeks. I had to take a trip to Michigan to cheer my Mom up, who was in the hospital. She is home & doing much better! Thx to my friends on here for the kind words & thoughts.

I got the base back from Powder Coating and it matches the chairs perfectly. I just finished 10 cutting boards for a customer, along with 15 drawers for a nice woman that lost her husband. I volunteered to finish the cabinet for her free.

I will be starting the top that will surround the granite with Black Walnut. The granite is left over from our Outdoor Kitchen Blondie and Built. I loved learning to weld but now I'm ready to make some saw dust!!!

As always, Thx for looking and all comments welcome.





 

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#31 ·
Powder Coat done! Time to start on the top!

It has been a busy cpl weeks. I had to take a trip to Michigan to cheer my Mom up, who was in the hospital. She is home & doing much better! Thx to my friends on here for the kind words & thoughts.

I got the base back from Powder Coating and it matches the chairs perfectly. I just finished 10 cutting boards for a customer, along with 15 drawers for a nice woman that lost her husband. I volunteered to finish the cabinet for her free.

I will be starting the top that will surround the granite with Black Walnut. The granite is left over from our Outdoor Kitchen Blondie and Built. I loved learning to weld but now I'm ready to make some saw dust!!!

As always, Thx for looking and all comments welcome.

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One stunning looking table in the making…
 

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#42 ·
Finally doing the woodworking portion on the table.

Well life has been busy for me, like most of us on here I'm sure. Between X-mas, work, travel, and the Honey do list, how time flies. I just received more cutting board commissions and of course they all want them for Valentine's Day. But money is a good thing.

I have planned down the rough Walnut after making a jig for my planner, turning it into a 12 1/2 inch jointer Thx to Fine Woodworking magazine. See project, http://lumberjocks.com/projects/59496 for more info. This worked like a charm, flattening the rough boards on one side then running them through the planer to make them parallel.

I have glued up the boards that need to be 14 inches wide. I'm ready for the next step that is gluing the 4 pieces together making a square to surround the 24Ă—48 inch piece of granite that will go in the middle of the table. Once glued up, I will do some bow-tie inlays making it look like they're holding the joints together. This will be new for me, as I have not done this before. I have another piece of walnut that I will glue around the edge of the whole table giving the top the illusion of being thicker than it really is. I have ordered the router bit for the edge that Blondie wants.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bit_table_edge.html#461 , #8567

I picked up the outdoor UV varnish by epifanes. http://www.epifanes.com/home.htm Everyone I have talked to swears this is some great finish for outside furniture or boats..

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Thx for looking, all comments ad advice always welcome.
 

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#43 ·
Finally doing the woodworking portion on the table.

Well life has been busy for me, like most of us on here I'm sure. Between X-mas, work, travel, and the Honey do list, how time flies. I just received more cutting board commissions and of course they all want them for Valentine's Day. But money is a good thing.

I have planned down the rough Walnut after making a jig for my planner, turning it into a 12 1/2 inch jointer Thx to Fine Woodworking magazine. See project, http://lumberjocks.com/projects/59496 for more info. This worked like a charm, flattening the rough boards on one side then running them through the planer to make them parallel.

I have glued up the boards that need to be 14 inches wide. I'm ready for the next step that is gluing the 4 pieces together making a square to surround the 24Ă—48 inch piece of granite that will go in the middle of the table. Once glued up, I will do some bow-tie inlays making it look like they're holding the joints together. This will be new for me, as I have not done this before. I have another piece of walnut that I will glue around the edge of the whole table giving the top the illusion of being thicker than it really is. I have ordered the router bit for the edge that Blondie wants.

http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsite_sc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bit_table_edge.html#461 , #8567

I picked up the outdoor UV varnish by epifanes. http://www.epifanes.com/home.htm Everyone I have talked to swears this is some great finish for outside furniture or boats..

Road surface Wood Composite material Asphalt Gas


Rectangle Wood Floor Composite material Gas

Wood Flooring Floor Wood stain Rectangle


Wood Handwriting Wood stain Floor Hardwood


Thx for looking, all comments ad advice always welcome.
I was just sitting here waiting for this post… looking good Ken… can't wait for the next installment…
 

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#54 ·
The table top is taking shape!

Well, all the cutting boards are done and have been delivered for the Valentine's Day requests. 10 more Boards gone, yea! The top is finally taking shape.

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After gluing up the boards to get the desired width for the top, it was time for the layout. You will notice like it was mentioned in the comments on a previous post, I chose to leave the sap wood in the Black Walnut. Instead of cutting it out, I thought it added character. The main reason for this was not the extra money or waste, it was more driven by the granite and its pattern. As you can see by the pics is has a mixture of colors. I'm continually struggling on trying to be creative and think outside the box. A friend taught me to leave the knot holes in boards and use epoxy with dye to show the woods character. I believe this works well to show off the wood and really tells a story as well.
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I was challenged on trying to keep the table top flat when gluing it up. I used biscuits when joining the ends to assist in keeping it flat as well as when I glued up the boards in the beginning. With the table being over 6 feet long and 4 feet wide it is one of the bigger table tops I have made. I also needed to have an opening of 24" x 48" in the middle of the top for the granite.

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I glued extra walnut on the table tops edge giving it an appearance of the top being thicker than it really is. This will receive an edge from a table top router bit I purchased from MLCS.

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I have been trying to figure out what to do where the wood meets the granite. I am leaning towards clamping a temporary fence on the table top and cutting a 1/8Ă—1/8 inch rabbet around the edge then applying Caulk giving an appearance of a consistent edge line. As we all know trying to get the Granite to fit perfectly into a square is really difficult at least for me anyways. I'm not sure expansion on the inside of the square is an big issue, as the top will be able to move from the fasteners on the bottom.

Any suggestions fellow lumberjocks?

I have started practicing with the bow tie inlays and Blondie has picked the sizes and how many she would like to see on the top @ the glue lines. She decided two on each glue line looks best.
I have been sanding the top and the knot holes are filled with epoxy and brown dye. The last edge has been glued on and time to flush trim and start routering the table tops edge.

As always thanks for looking, and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
 

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#55 ·
The table top is taking shape!

Well, all the cutting boards are done and have been delivered for the Valentine's Day requests. 10 more Boards gone, yea! The top is finally taking shape.

Table Furniture Wood Desk Computer keyboard


Table Furniture Wood Desk Workbench


After gluing up the boards to get the desired width for the top, it was time for the layout. You will notice like it was mentioned in the comments on a previous post, I chose to leave the sap wood in the Black Walnut. Instead of cutting it out, I thought it added character. The main reason for this was not the extra money or waste, it was more driven by the granite and its pattern. As you can see by the pics is has a mixture of colors. I'm continually struggling on trying to be creative and think outside the box. A friend taught me to leave the knot holes in boards and use epoxy with dye to show the woods character. I believe this works well to show off the wood and really tells a story as well.
Wood Flooring Floor Rectangle Hardwood


I was challenged on trying to keep the table top flat when gluing it up. I used biscuits when joining the ends to assist in keeping it flat as well as when I glued up the boards in the beginning. With the table being over 6 feet long and 4 feet wide it is one of the bigger table tops I have made. I also needed to have an opening of 24" x 48" in the middle of the top for the granite.

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Automotive tire Wheel Tread Vehicle Gas


I glued extra walnut on the table tops edge giving it an appearance of the top being thicker than it really is. This will receive an edge from a table top router bit I purchased from MLCS.

Wood Rectangle Automotive exterior Gas Hardwood


I have been trying to figure out what to do where the wood meets the granite. I am leaning towards clamping a temporary fence on the table top and cutting a 1/8Ă—1/8 inch rabbet around the edge then applying Caulk giving an appearance of a consistent edge line. As we all know trying to get the Granite to fit perfectly into a square is really difficult at least for me anyways. I'm not sure expansion on the inside of the square is an big issue, as the top will be able to move from the fasteners on the bottom.

Any suggestions fellow lumberjocks?

I have started practicing with the bow tie inlays and Blondie has picked the sizes and how many she would like to see on the top @ the glue lines. She decided two on each glue line looks best.
I have been sanding the top and the knot holes are filled with epoxy and brown dye. The last edge has been glued on and time to flush trim and start routering the table tops edge.

As always thanks for looking, and all comments and suggestions are welcome.
almost there

coming along nicely

whats for lunch ?
 

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#65 ·
Table edge and Bow Tie Inlays almost finished.

Well it seems I'm finally making some serious progress on our outdoor table. I spent a Cpl. hours walking the router bit in to get the depth on the table's edge I wanted. As we all know you can't hog that much wood off in big passes without chip out or burning. I bought the bit from MLCS as mentioned in previous blog. The bit held up and performed flawlessly. I only had one or two small spots where it burned, along with no chip out.

I decided to challenge myself and do something different on this project that I have never attempted Bow Tie Inlay's. I thought this would give the table a great look and some interesting conversation's with our friend's that are not familiar this type of inlay. I started practicing them a few weeks ago and decided to go for it.

It was going really well until Blondie came in to the shop and insisted on eat some lunch. I have a bad habit of just working without eating. As I was walking out of the shop my foot hit the cord of my router and boom, it hit the floor breaking the small spiral bit. Bummer, off to Woodcraft I go!

So sat I finished cutting all 8 of them on the table top and now I need to start making the inlay inserts. I have started hand sanding the edge and top with 80 grit so far. Boy way it fun making all that saw dust from the router!!!!

No work on the table this Sun as I went golfing. My buddy and I enjoyed some beers and Cuban cigars. We both shot well, which makes it a little more fun to boot.

Thanks for looking as always and look Fwd to comments and suggestions.

www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsitesc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bittable_edge.html Bit #8567

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#66 ·
Table edge and Bow Tie Inlays almost finished.

Well it seems I'm finally making some serious progress on our outdoor table. I spent a Cpl. hours walking the router bit in to get the depth on the table's edge I wanted. As we all know you can't hog that much wood off in big passes without chip out or burning. I bought the bit from MLCS as mentioned in previous blog. The bit held up and performed flawlessly. I only had one or two small spots where it burned, along with no chip out.

I decided to challenge myself and do something different on this project that I have never attempted Bow Tie Inlay's. I thought this would give the table a great look and some interesting conversation's with our friend's that are not familiar this type of inlay. I started practicing them a few weeks ago and decided to go for it.

It was going really well until Blondie came in to the shop and insisted on eat some lunch. I have a bad habit of just working without eating. As I was walking out of the shop my foot hit the cord of my router and boom, it hit the floor breaking the small spiral bit. Bummer, off to Woodcraft I go!

So sat I finished cutting all 8 of them on the table top and now I need to start making the inlay inserts. I have started hand sanding the edge and top with 80 grit so far. Boy way it fun making all that saw dust from the router!!!!

No work on the table this Sun as I went golfing. My buddy and I enjoyed some beers and Cuban cigars. We both shot well, which makes it a little more fun to boot.

Thanks for looking as always and look Fwd to comments and suggestions.

www.mlcswoodworking.com/shopsitesc/store/html/smarthtml/pages/bittable_edge.html Bit #8567

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looking real nice ken

better quit eating
or buy more tools
(hopefully blondie
will like more eating
and buy more tools)

finish this soon
and you can eat lunch together
and discuss the new tool purchases
 

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#77 ·
Inlays are in and sanding has started!!!! Ughh.

First off, our hearts and prayers go out to all the families in the Midwest that have suffered through that terrible storm and damage. I hope all our lumberjocks and their families and friends are OK!

This weekend I was able to finish one of the things I was really worried about pulling off. I have never done Inlay's prior to this. I have been practicing before I tried it on the table, but I was really worried about messing it up. I had planned on doing this on my Entertainment Center but chickened out. I have read all the post I could from fellow lumberjocks. I thank-you all for your explanations and pics! You were a Big Help & I couldn't of done it without you!

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I used Hard Maple for the inlay to give the Walnut some contrast and interest. I routered out the inlay's on the table to a depth of .120, with my plunge router. I then re-sawed some maple and ran it through my planer to a thickness of .130, and then started to router them out. I made 16 knowing I only needed 8 total, but figure some might not come out as well as I would like and would need extras. However, only one was thrown away.

I had to use my chisel to square up the corners on the table portion of the inlays to sit in. I have always respected you carvers out there. I was really worried this could go wrong very quickly for me. I did pull it off, and the neighborhood could hear a big Whew!!!! LOL

I hand sanded the bow-ties to each fit into the recess. It took me a total of 5 hours to do all 8 inlay's from start to finish. I'm guessing that 5 hrs is more time that is takes most wood-workers.
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The one blurry pic is the table rough fitted on the base with the granite. I'm in the process of making sure the reveal around the granite is consistent along all four edges. I wiped it down with Mineral Spirits to not only highlight flaws for more sanding, as well to show Blondie what it will look like when it has the finish applied.

I know the inlay's are probably not perfect, but I am really proud of the outcome. I think they look really good for a rookie!
Thx for looking and all comments are welcome.

Blondie loves it, which we all know," a happy wife is a happy Life!"
LOL


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#78 ·
Inlays are in and sanding has started!!!! Ughh.

First off, our hearts and prayers go out to all the families in the Midwest that have suffered through that terrible storm and damage. I hope all our lumberjocks and their families and friends are OK!

This weekend I was able to finish one of the things I was really worried about pulling off. I have never done Inlay's prior to this. I have been practicing before I tried it on the table, but I was really worried about messing it up. I had planned on doing this on my Entertainment Center but chickened out. I have read all the post I could from fellow lumberjocks. I thank-you all for your explanations and pics! You were a Big Help & I couldn't of done it without you!

Table Furniture Wood Desk Shelving


I used Hard Maple for the inlay to give the Walnut some contrast and interest. I routered out the inlay's on the table to a depth of .120, with my plunge router. I then re-sawed some maple and ran it through my planer to a thickness of .130, and then started to router them out. I made 16 knowing I only needed 8 total, but figure some might not come out as well as I would like and would need extras. However, only one was thrown away.

I had to use my chisel to square up the corners on the table portion of the inlays to sit in. I have always respected you carvers out there. I was really worried this could go wrong very quickly for me. I did pull it off, and the neighborhood could hear a big Whew!!!! LOL

I hand sanded the bow-ties to each fit into the recess. It took me a total of 5 hours to do all 8 inlay's from start to finish. I'm guessing that 5 hrs is more time that is takes most wood-workers.
Rectangle Wood Floor Art Wood stain


The one blurry pic is the table rough fitted on the base with the granite. I'm in the process of making sure the reveal around the granite is consistent along all four edges. I wiped it down with Mineral Spirits to not only highlight flaws for more sanding, as well to show Blondie what it will look like when it has the finish applied.

I know the inlay's are probably not perfect, but I am really proud of the outcome. I think they look really good for a rookie!
Thx for looking and all comments are welcome.

Blondie loves it, which we all know," a happy wife is a happy Life!"
LOL


Tableware Table Personal care Tool Wood


Property Window Furniture Wood Rectangle


Rectangle Wood Cuisine Ingredient Food
WOW!

Great progress!

Beautiful - Clean inlays… etc.

LOOKING GREAT!!

Won't be long now…

Thank you!
 

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#92 ·
Finishing Started on Bottom, almost done.

Thx everyone for all the great comments. Everyone's advice and questions are taken in a good way! 99.9% of us Lumberjocks are here to learn and help one another so no offense is ever taken.
I bought a portable spray booth to fix my dust issues when finishing projects, here is that post if interested. http://lumberjocks.com/topics/37053

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I received a cpl e mails asking where I have been which was very nice, Thx. Blondie made me take a Vacation. It was nice to get away and she insisted NO I-Phone or Laptop for 10 days while in Cancun. When we returned it was raining for a few days, so not the most ideal conditions for finishing. We needed it though.

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The table pretty much takes up all the room in this new portable booth. Being that granite is going in the middle there is an opening for me to work. I crawl in and then apply the finish. I will be putting an exhaust fan with filter once I find one. I do use a professional mask as well, ( THX justoneofme ). It has 2 plastic windows no screens.

http://www.ajtools.com/products/6541.html This is where I bought it.

The finish I'm applying on the table is Epifanes from Holland. http://www.epifanes.com/home.htm It seems to have the highest UV protection and the boat owners I've talked too, swear by it. The manufacturer recommends, only brushing it on and spraying the last coat if I want to. I'm doing the bottom of the table first to learn how it reacts and how things go. The pics aren't the greatest because of the bright light I have in there sorry.
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The pics are after the 2nd coat. 1st coat is cut 50/50 , 2nd coat 25% 3rd 15% and rest 5%. Some light sanding in between coats. I'm impressed so far after the 2nd coat. I'm putting 3 coats on the bottom and 5 or 6 on the top. We live in Southern California so lots of sun light but it is under a covered patio with 2 open walls.

We're getting close thank goodness! LOL

Again thx everyone!

-Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
 

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#93 ·
Finishing Started on Bottom, almost done.

Thx everyone for all the great comments. Everyone's advice and questions are taken in a good way! 99.9% of us Lumberjocks are here to learn and help one another so no offense is ever taken.
I bought a portable spray booth to fix my dust issues when finishing projects, here is that post if interested. http://lumberjocks.com/topics/37053

Wood Lighting Entertainment Gas Automotive lighting


I received a cpl e mails asking where I have been which was very nice, Thx. Blondie made me take a Vacation. It was nice to get away and she insisted NO I-Phone or Laptop for 10 days while in Cancun. When we returned it was raining for a few days, so not the most ideal conditions for finishing. We needed it though.

Wood Interior design Rectangle Floor Flooring


The table pretty much takes up all the room in this new portable booth. Being that granite is going in the middle there is an opening for me to work. I crawl in and then apply the finish. I will be putting an exhaust fan with filter once I find one. I do use a professional mask as well, ( THX justoneofme ). It has 2 plastic windows no screens.

http://www.ajtools.com/products/6541.html This is where I bought it.

The finish I'm applying on the table is Epifanes from Holland. http://www.epifanes.com/home.htm It seems to have the highest UV protection and the boat owners I've talked too, swear by it. The manufacturer recommends, only brushing it on and spraying the last coat if I want to. I'm doing the bottom of the table first to learn how it reacts and how things go. The pics aren't the greatest because of the bright light I have in there sorry.
Brown Wood Wood stain Rectangle Floor


The pics are after the 2nd coat. 1st coat is cut 50/50 , 2nd coat 25% 3rd 15% and rest 5%. Some light sanding in between coats. I'm impressed so far after the 2nd coat. I'm putting 3 coats on the bottom and 5 or 6 on the top. We live in Southern California so lots of sun light but it is under a covered patio with 2 open walls.

We're getting close thank goodness! LOL

Again thx everyone!

-Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Ken,

Beautiful!

I can't believe how the finish is bringing up the color and the grain. Once the granite is in place this is going to be the center piece of the outdoor space!!
 

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#100 ·
Finishing Started on Bottom, almost done.

Thx everyone for all the great comments. Everyone's advice and questions are taken in a good way! 99.9% of us Lumberjocks are here to learn and help one another so no offense is ever taken.
I bought a portable spray booth to fix my dust issues when finishing projects, here is that post if interested. http://lumberjocks.com/topics/37053

Wood Lighting Entertainment Gas Automotive lighting


I received a cpl e mails asking where I have been which was very nice, Thx. Blondie made me take a Vacation. It was nice to get away and she insisted NO I-Phone or Laptop for 10 days while in Cancun. When we returned it was raining for a few days, so not the most ideal conditions for finishing. We needed it though.

Wood Interior design Rectangle Floor Flooring


The table pretty much takes up all the room in this new portable booth. Being that granite is going in the middle there is an opening for me to work. I crawl in and then apply the finish. I will be putting an exhaust fan with filter once I find one. I do use a professional mask as well, ( THX justoneofme ). It has 2 plastic windows no screens.

http://www.ajtools.com/products/6541.html This is where I bought it.

The finish I'm applying on the table is Epifanes from Holland. http://www.epifanes.com/home.htm It seems to have the highest UV protection and the boat owners I've talked too, swear by it. The manufacturer recommends, only brushing it on and spraying the last coat if I want to. I'm doing the bottom of the table first to learn how it reacts and how things go. The pics aren't the greatest because of the bright light I have in there sorry.
Brown Wood Wood stain Rectangle Floor


The pics are after the 2nd coat. 1st coat is cut 50/50 , 2nd coat 25% 3rd 15% and rest 5%. Some light sanding in between coats. I'm impressed so far after the 2nd coat. I'm putting 3 coats on the bottom and 5 or 6 on the top. We live in Southern California so lots of sun light but it is under a covered patio with 2 open walls.

We're getting close thank goodness! LOL

Again thx everyone!

-Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Nice job. I enjoy the blog.
 

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#103 ·
Our Outdoor Table is finished!!!

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Blondie wondering where her wine is…..

To those of you have been following and helping me thanks a million. Well, I finally finished our Walnut/ Granite outdoor table today. Just in time as my parents from Michigan will be here in Southern California Fri morning. Mom has been dying to see it, so the pressure was on. The finishing process was a long. I used Epifanes boat varnish from Holland. It takes 24 hours between coats although I found 48 hrs. to be better in between wet sanding. I applied 10 coats as recommended.
We un-wrapped the new chairs today and had our first glass of wine out there. I'm glad to be done, although it was a fun project from the beginning. Welding up the frame and cutting the granite and making the table was great as I just learned how to weld. I also learned how to make bow tie inlays as well. I thank all of you for helping through this adventure. Thx for looking.

Hope you like it, and all comments are welcome.

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#104 ·
Our Outdoor Table is finished!!!

Plant Wood Rectangle Table Houseplant


Blondie wondering where her wine is…..

To those of you have been following and helping me thanks a million. Well, I finally finished our Walnut/ Granite outdoor table today. Just in time as my parents from Michigan will be here in Southern California Fri morning. Mom has been dying to see it, so the pressure was on. The finishing process was a long. I used Epifanes boat varnish from Holland. It takes 24 hours between coats although I found 48 hrs. to be better in between wet sanding. I applied 10 coats as recommended.
We un-wrapped the new chairs today and had our first glass of wine out there. I'm glad to be done, although it was a fun project from the beginning. Welding up the frame and cutting the granite and making the table was great as I just learned how to weld. I also learned how to make bow tie inlays as well. I thank all of you for helping through this adventure. Thx for looking.

Hope you like it, and all comments are welcome.

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Yippee! That is sweet.
Very professional looking job.

And give the poor woman back her glass of wine, for cripes sake.
Steve
 

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