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I needed a table for our sunroom and wanted to use up left over materials from various projects, including building a house. I had a variety of hardwood flooring, which I cut into wedges and used in the outer section.
The table is 64 in across and the center section is 36 in, so it will comfortably accommodate 8 people. The center is mounted on a bearing to make a turntable.
While it is essentially circular, I decided that the outer band, made of 2 in thick solid cherry would look better retaining the octagonal shape. The trestle base is 1 1/2 in spruce with cherry used for the features. The top is treated with epoxy for durability and once it is fully set, I will reduce the gloss to a satin.
This was a plan-as-I-went project, but I did draw up the base to scale to get the shapes i wanted. The center mosaic is modeled after a tile mosaic that I have in two locations in the house.
if anyone knows the history or meaning of that design, I'd be interested in finding out (I think).
the hardwood in the radial pattern is cherry, maple, birch, oak and some Brazilian cherry. The mosaic is pine, cedar and some maple. A piece of 3/4 ply is under both sections.
On this project I set a new record for myself in producing scraps and sawdust. It's winter so most of it went into the fireplace. The only metal in the table is the brackets and bolts that secure the top to the base. Oh yes… and the turntable bearing.

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Lets eat:), it is really a nice looking table, "You did Yourself Proud"
 

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That's one amazing table ,a true one of a kind design and a fine build. Beautiful.
 

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Rolf all I can say is WOW! That is a beautiful table.
 

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Beautiful Work! I like the design in the middle.

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Super nice, truly one of a kind.
 

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Absolutely beautiful! How do you deal with wood expansion when the grain is running in different directions like this?
 

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Casual? That's for fine dining sir.

Beautiful work.
 

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Awesome dining table…a good use of leftover wood to say the least.
 

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Nice work and a great design.
The top is obviously eye catching but I really like the trestle details and the lazy susan inset ideas.
Some good thought processes involved here.
 

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Wow… that is a beautiful table. Incredible craftsmanship !
 

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Wow, I would not put that outside….. :)
 

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Very lovely, I especially like the center! Your work is impeccable!
 

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This is so nice. You did a really great job on this.
 

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what an eye catching table you have made, of coarse the skills are very good and the design is is so attractive, thank you for sharing this with us…grizzman
 

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I want to build one-where could i get--hmmm plans? O but wait-i just read you did it off the mind as you go. Dang now I gotts go dream up a design--But hey that was fantastic work.
 

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Rolf - Every now and then, I am just floored by someones project. Your table is a masterpiece. I have been looking at it every which way that I can and appreciating it's beauty. Incredible - just - incredible.
 

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Wow, this is amazing. I absolutely love it. The joinery is great, plus using contrasting wood makes it stand out even more. Awesome job!
 
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