Sewing Table #8: Done, Done, and Done.

That you were able to finish the piece in time for your mom’s party is truly remarkable. You put so much into this table in a relatively short period of time, and have turned out an outstanding piece of furniture! And to keep the blog up! Whew!~ You’ve got some energy! Awesome.

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

WOW! Blake, this is truly and accomplishment on many levels. Congratulations on the completion and thanks for sharing the details of the journey even with a deadline hanging over you. I’m looking forward to the pics of the table with its finish. Love the bead on the drawers too.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Very impressed with the adaptation of the original design, the overall construction, overcomming and adapting the problems encountered. I really look forward to seeing the final finished piece with the hardware attached.

A great piece of work, one to be proud of.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

That’s a very nice piece of furniture and a downright impressive list of firsts. Very well done.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

That’s a lot for firsts, Blake.

I think you did an outstanding job!

Your mom will enjoy it for a long time!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Wow! Excellent job! Thanks for the post, it was like I was there! No, if I was there I would have gave you a hand and it would have taken 56 hours! :)

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

Beautiful Blake!
Dave

-- Dave Leitem,Butler,Pa.,http://dlcarver.etsy.com

For all those firsts, it came-out exceptionally well. Nice work!

Good job, Blake. I knew that you could do it. Thanks for allowing us to tag along on this one. It was enjoyable being able to see the project develop and take shape. You did a wonderful job on the table and I am sure your mother will love it.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

GREAT execution, Blake!

And what a wonderful way to honor Great-Grandpa. You are right – several generations from now, people will be saying “THIS one has been around a LONG time!”

Thanks for taking us on this journey. I loved it.

-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

Well Blake, looks like you’ll just have to build one for the wife. You gotta keep the boss happy. That’s one awesome sewing table! Great work, design and excecution!

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

Well done Blake. Lots of energy went into this cabinet. You should be very proud of it. Be sure to sign and date it for the next generation.

-- Bill - If I knew GRANDKIDS were so much fun I would have had them first.

Great tutorial Blake! I have enjoyed following along. Thank you for sharing.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

I am impressed. You are brave man running those drawers the first time. Did you use any scrap first?

Also, the beading turned out great. I wasn’t sure how it would look. Can’t wait to see it with finish.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

very impressive! isn’t it great to have the job finally finished! thanks for the post

This is amazing! What an awesome gift for your mom, and – yes – do get to work on one for your wife! I love the idea of shaping the sides of the table so the fabric glides easily over them – brilliant! And I love the simplicity of the piece – especially after seeing the inspiration piece. So glad I found this!

-- Average Jane Crafter, 'Cause crafting is just ... fun, averagejanecrafter.com

Feels pretty darn good, huh, buddy? You betcha! And guess what? It will ALWAYS feel that way whenever you put that much heart and head into your projects. You’ll get better, faster, wiser and grow some along the way in places you didn’t know you had. Such a deal! But that’s why we’re all here, to cheer each other on and find out a little something along the way.

Enough with the metaphysical… WooHoo! Can’t wait to it DONE!

always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

Very nice project and workmanship.

I am always doing that which I cannot do,
in order that I may learn how to do it. – Pablo Picasso

It looks like you learned many things on this project. Well done!

-- Jack - Mission Viejo, Calif

Blake, you done did good! Your Mom is going to cry, but don’t worry, they will be happy tears. You did a great job. To do the project and the blog was really amazing. I’ve enjoyed the ride.

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

Congratulations in your first full-sized piece. And an impressive “first” at that!

Keith Cruickshank
woodtreks.com

-- Keith Cruickshank, www.woodtreks.com

Blake that’s your biggest box yet. Just kidding anyone would be proud to have that piece in thier home. I think sky’s the limit when it comes to your talents.

-- Billp

:^•
Blake pwns tables, too!
Excellent, ambitious and masterfully done. WTG.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Blake,

Beautiful work and super documentation. Oh yea, nice recovery on the drawers, too.

Just think, every time your mom sits down at this table, she will think of you and how good you are. She might even forget about all the stuff you when you were a kid.

Lew

Wonderful job buddy. Absolutely beautiful.

-- Adrian ..... The 11th Commandment...."Thou Shalt Not Buy A Wobble Dado"

Blake,

Absolutely beautiful! I think that the the beading that you put on the drawers gives it that extra detail and really adds to the piece. I love the edge that you put on the top. The drawers look fantastic. This blog was so much fun to read and see each step along the way. You make it look SOOOOOOO easy! Your Mom will love this piece and no doubt will be one of her most cherished possessions. Awesome Man just awesome!

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

I make it look easy?! I guess I didn’t include enough information or photos of the actual process.

Thanks everyone.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.theeasellife.com

We’re all woodworkers—- we know what the “actual” process is!!!! We’ve all been there haven’t we? Besides Blake—50+ hours would have been hard to document with still pictures. I think you did a good job with what you posted here. Can’t wait for your next project.

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

Yo Blake, you done real good. This was fund to watch for us too. You are a real furniture maker now. Congrats.

Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Blake – you consistently inspire me with your craftsmanship, design, good-naturedness, and problem-solving abilities. And your ability to write about it as you do it! We’re lucky to have you on LJ. Of course, your wife and Mom and everyone else are lucky to have you making beautiful things for them.

-- Nils Davis, Menlo Park, CA

Top notch Blake, she’ll love it.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Excellent! The beads really add a lot to the appearance…a nice ‘design’ feature. Congratulations on all the successfully traversed firsts! That is one elegant piece of furniture.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

Dear Blake,

I have really enjoyed the journey! I’d like to adopt you as my son! I’ve had plans for a sewing cabinet for years. They get altered periodically when I think of something different that I would like to add, but it gets put off. I’ll probably die with my sewing machine on the dining room table!

Your mother will be estastic. She’ll never be able to sew without thinking of how proud she is of her son!

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

Blake you do nice work, and I see a lot of firsts.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Great job Blake greater than anything I’ve ever attempted. I am in envy. Your mom will love this forever. I am in awe of your tools, man you are tricked out. You are right about that table though, it is beautiful.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com