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This is a table i just built for my granddaughter alana, she is only 2 right now, but i want to make my grandchildren an heirloom gift from there grandpa and i want to get them done while i know i have my health, this table is made from some beautiful slabs of Cypress, walnut, mahogany and cherry, the joinery is open mortise and tenon and the plugs are walnut and cherry, the joinery is all pinned with maple dowel and i sprayed the finish on, 2 coats of polyurathane, i loved doing this as i love my granddaughter, and want her to have something special, thank you for looking in and thank you for any comments made. grizzman
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You old softee Grizz, you know how to spoil the kids.
This is a lovely looking & beautifully made piece for Alana & I am sure she will look after it with the same dedication as you have put into the making.
I love the contrast of the timbers, Well done
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What a beautiful and special gift for your granddaughter! I'm sure she will treasure it and pass it along to her daughter one day!
 

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Very Cool, Grizz!..............Jim
 

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That's going to be a family heirloom for many generations!
 

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Wow Grizz that's waaaaaay cool ,your becoming the king of studio/grizztique furniture.
 

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That is awesomealicious…! What a lucky granddaughter…and what a fantastic design…
 

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Very beautiful. Great sentiment.

Of course we are hoping for another 50 years out of you.
 

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What a lucky kid! This is beautiful!
I love the design and the wood.
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Beautiful joinery and a great design. I am sure it will be cherished for generations…..just like 'ol Grand-dad !
 

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Not sure about the skate board but the table is SWEET
 

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Your granddaughter will have a treasure from a loving and very skilled grandpa! The wood is beautiful & will last her lifetime and beyond. Congrats Grizz on a job well done!
 

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Cool design and beautiful jpb on the build.

Alayna will be telling her grandkids: "My grampa Grizz built this for me back in '13"
 

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You have made one of the items that the future grandkids will all be fighting over, grandpa I want one too.
Very nice use of different woods.
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Beautiful piece! I'm sure she will love it for years to come. Great job Grizz!
 

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Bob,
How wonderful to know that she will think of you every time she uses this table. As she grows, so will her feeling for you and the love you put into this.
 

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Masterpiece I love it. Very nice work.
 

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This is sure to become a treasured gift Grizz by your granddaughter. Beautiful result. Besides being very well crafted it is also very special because of it's unique design and natural look.
 

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Amazing table Grizz, it will tell them a lot about you.

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This is wonderful Grizz. It has creative and attractive design elements that came together beautifully. It goes without saying but, be proud of this one Grandpa!
 

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Very Nice Grizzman as every has already mentioned what a great piece to remember gramps by :)
 
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