| Project by BillG | posted 336 days ago | 669 views | 0 times favorited | 6 comments |  |
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I wanted to replace a coffee table in my family room that I made when I was in 10th grade. It was nice, but simple, dated and was made with a metal frame with a mahogany top. I saved the top since it is 1 1/8” thick. The new table is made from three knoted slabs of black walnut. The biggest slab became the top and the two smaller slabs became the legs, stretcher and drawer. It is doweled at all joints with pocket screws for additional support holding on the top. The finish is one coat of Bush Oil with five coats of satin, wipe on polyurethane, rubbed out between coats.
This was a Christmas present for my wife.
-- Bill G - West Springfield, MA
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michaelray
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posted 336 days ago
Nice work Bill!
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cajunpen
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posted 336 days ago
Good looking table. The finish is really outstanding. Should be enjoyed for many years to come.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Dusty56
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posted 335 days ago
Fantastic grain pattern and you did a great job with the building and finishing of this table . Happy Holidays : )
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hap
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posted 335 days ago
nice work.
-- hap, gunbarrel city tx.
Scott
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posted 333 days ago
Very nice Bill. I have some walnut slabs I have been trying to decide what project deserves them most. I think a coffee table might be it.
-- Scott,New York,
TreeBones
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posted 333 days ago
Beautiful Work. I just cant pass up a project like this. Nice finish, very attractive.
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