Mom & Dad's Christmas Gift

Charlie, that’s a beautiful piece. I’m sure your mother is going to absolutely love it. I like design.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

Hi Charlie, First of all, what a nice and thoughtful gift. This is so beautiful, and I understand the scalloped edges, good idea. I know my father tends to run around looking like he’s been in a boxing ring all the time. And wow, just think how far ahead you are on your Christmas list. Thanks for posting, what a wonderful gift. Thanks for sharing.
PEACE!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

It’s barely October and you’re talking Christmas??? I’m not done with Easter yet. Good for you on getting a head start. And the table is fantastic. You’ve got a thing with corners that makes them special, it’s something I always look for in your work.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Gorgeous, Charlie!

I really like the way the table top corners tie into the design on the legs. Your Mom is going to be very happy.

Lew

Charlie A very nice table for you mother nad you got it done on time. Great job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hey Charlie,
How much sand paper does it take to make scalloped corners like that? Congratulations on getting that Christmas list tackled early, great looking table too. Those multiple wipe on poly coats sure make that top gorgeous looking. I’m sure your Mom will love it.

Take care,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

Thanks everyone! (ROTFL at woodbutcher)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Hi Charlle

Great looking table. You did a nice job on this piece. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Great table Charlie, and a very nice finish.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

looks good Charlie … beautiful work

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Beautiful Christmas present. I’m sure they will appreciate it.

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

Beautiful job, Charlie. My folks had passed by the time I got serious about the “hobby”. Cherish this opportunity to share your considerable talents with the home folks. I’m sure they are proud of how you’ve ended up.

I’m liking those table legs and the arched aprons. And the finish is all we’ve come to expect as a hallmark from you.

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

Great craftsmanship as usual Charlie. Unique!

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

I appreciate all the kind words.

Doug, you are right that it is a blessing to still have them around. They saw me go through some tough times, and I’m glad they were able to see me come out on the other side.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

A great gift to your mom and a splendid design for a table. The cut corners was a good idea for the purpose for which they were made. The mouldings or scalloping whatever it is called at the sides and corners adds to the look of the table. Which tool or machine is used for doing it ?
Sharad

-- patanjali

That’s a beautiful piece Charlie!

-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC

Sharad, I drew the arcs on the corners using a large jar lid as a pattern, and used a jigsaw to make the initial cuts. Then I smoothed things out on the spindle sander.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

You use the same type of arc drawing tools as I do.

I use paint cans, juice cans, socket wrenches, or anything round that fits the project.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Dick, I’m laughing because I was tearing up the shop looking for something just the right size. I think I ended up using the lid to an oversize can of Folger’s coffee. :-)

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Purty!

I’m only 43 and I bump into stuff enough that I cut corners of my workshop tables and apply foam pipe insulation to things I run into!

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

what a nice gift Charlie…your mom will cherish this…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

A very nice table.Great job.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Very nice table Charlie – I had to go back for a 2nd look. The walnut looks great.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

Charlie, a very nice table indeed. I’m in the process of making a 59” by 12” table of Red Oak but am having a bit of a problem in deciding the height. It will be placed under a wall mirror of the same lenght. Was wondereing if you would have any suggestions.

Again, keep up the good work.

-- TJ in Southern Oregon

Thank you Charlie for answering my question.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Very nice Charlie, do you have any pictures from the bottom up? I am working on a dining table design.

Thanks for the post.

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

hey charlie , great job on the table ! i like the curved aprons nice touch . im sure your folks will love it !

PaBull, I don’t have any underneath photos, but about the only thing you would see is how the top is attached. I used these: http://www.leevalley.com/hardware/page.aspx?c=2&p=40146&cat=3,43586,43588&ap=1

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Thanks Charlie, that workes, i was going to use wood blocks, but i like these. It looks like they will not slip as easy.

-- http://www.twinoaksgrowers.com

Gorgeous table Charlie. I am sure this will be cherished by your parents. I like the details you have created. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Charlie thats a beautiful hall table.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

The table looks great!! I enjoy the look of those scalloped corners. I wish I could get a finish like that…
BTW Charlie, sorry about the late post, somehow I missed this…

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Nice table. Perfect design a wood.

-- Jiri

It’s so nice to see what everyone is making or doing with wood here. Trees are admired in so many ways dead or alive. And then you see what people like Charlie do with it when they get their hands on it.
Bravo Charlie !
Nice Nice Nice !
Tony

-- My shop teacher said "You can do it".... Now I can't stop!