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Hall table - Curly Koa and Volga Blue Granite

Project by savannah505 posted 314 days ago 972 views 2 times favorited 24 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Well here it is, finally done, for all those who followed my earlier postings during construction. With 25 coats of polyurethane, and sanded soooooooo many times, and allowing about 2-3 days of drying time between sandings after each time I applied coats, about 3 – 4 coats per session. I used 3/4 of a gallon of poly in finishing this. Today after my final sanding, I took my buffmaster and polishing compounds and spent about 5 hours carefully buffing this out to a glass like finish. There ain’t enough O’s in smooth to describe the feel of the wood, it’s like glass, and I was able to watch the football game in it’s reflection. Yahoooo!! gotta love it. I then layed cork drawer liner across the top, (the kind you can get at home depot with the self adhesive glue on the bottom) this gives a nice grip and finish for the granite to sit on. Happy New Year to you all. – Dan

-- Dan Wiggins


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bentlyj

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posted 314 days ago

WOW Dan, That is very nice. I love the Koa and you did a great finish. I wish I could feel how smoooooth it is. :)

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trifern

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posted 314 days ago

Awesooome job, Dan. The grain really pops and the granite top compliments it’s elegance. Thanks for sharing.

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

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matt garcia

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posted 314 days ago

This is a work of art!! Great job!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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Karson

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posted 314 days ago

Great looking table. Nice job on the construction.

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

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Rj

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posted 314 days ago

What a Sweeeet table and the finish Sooo Smoooooth I love it Dan!

Now if you’d ship it too Weed Caiiforna 96094 in care of Rj. I’ll take real good care of it…....

Great job good buddy

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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Andraxia

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posted 314 days ago

That is simply beautiful.

-- The wood slayer - Yes dear I did plan to make more kindling out of that wood I have been drying for the last year - honest!

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FRITZ

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posted 314 days ago

Table looks great ,,,absolutely beautiful,,,

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DAN

6396 posts in 861 days


posted 314 days ago

I like it

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

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BillG

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posted 314 days ago

Classy and a master class effort. You now have an heirloom.

-- Bill G - West Springfield, MA

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Dennis Zongker

1005 posts in 470 days


posted 314 days ago

WOW!!! It turned out beautiful. Way to go Dan!!!

-- Dennis Zongker

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CharlieM1958

7466 posts in 1097 days


posted 314 days ago

Fantastic wood, design, and finish!

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

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mtnwild

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posted 314 days ago

Amazing, doesn’t get any better than that. Master work. Thanks!

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Jon3

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posted 314 days ago

That is a gorgeous table.

I’m curious what benefit you see on going past 3-4 coats of poly, though.

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savannah505

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posted 314 days ago

Thanks to all for your comments, much appreciated. To Jon – The benefits of doing a deep finish is just that, the depth effect, plus when buffing out with compounds to ensure that you don’t go through and hit wood, which is very easy to do with a thin coat, especially in corners. When you sand between coats, to get that flat finish, you probably remove half your depth or build up of finish each time you sand. I always spray my finishes, so they are going to be thinner than if I apply heavy coats with a brush, so I lose some to the atmosphere also. I used to shoot show bikes (harleys) so I prefer using my spray guns versus brushes or wipe-ons. I really like shooting automotive clears, but the cost these days is prohibitive, but there is one other reason I choose polyurethane for wood. The deep amber color of poly makes certain woods such as Koa, really stand out and glow with a richer look, at least thats my opinion. Thanks for asking.

-- Dan Wiggins

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JRcomputershooter

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posted 313 days ago

Hi Dan,
Great looking work. I know that is takes some thought and effort to creat a piece that catches the eye and you have done it here.

JR and JR +Sandy

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Woodhacker

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posted 313 days ago

Great job Dan! I love the way the curly grain pops out. You can tell that from the photos…I’m sure it’s eve more impressive actually seeing it.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Dusty56

3401 posts in 566 days


posted 313 days ago

Beautiful , just beautiful ! I’d love to see that one in person : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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Blake

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posted 312 days ago

This came out beautifully.

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

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Dusty56

3401 posts in 566 days


posted 308 days ago

Yup , it sure is a shiny one , Dan : ) Is this the natural color of Koa ?

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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savannah505

971 posts in 465 days


posted 308 days ago

Yes Dusty, this is the natural color.

-- Dan Wiggins

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 308 days ago

Hi Dan;

I missed this when you posted it.

FANTASTIC JOB!!!

Curly Koa is one of my favorites. My buddy Rick Hearnes, ( http://www.hearnehardwoods.com/index.html ), happens to have an addiction to Koa.

Getting him to part with it is tough. I actually saw him depressed one day because he sold a piece. It was really bothering him!

I know I mention them fairly often, but these are great people. And their wood! Oh MAMA!

Sorry, I got carried away.

Again; Beautiful table!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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aldente

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posted 261 days ago

very nice Dan. As soon as my fingers are healed, I’ll be finishing my wives valentines gift. Then I’ll be making the leap to furniture. A hallway stand will be first, then a bed ( for my youngest daughter). If it’s ok, I may have a few questions for you. I’ve mostly been doing arts and craft stuff.

-- Rodd, Texas grandpa

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bencoach

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posted 256 days ago

One of my favorite pieces I’ve ever come across. This is beautiful. Great work!

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mcoyfrog

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posted 206 days ago

Awesome!!! I dig the glass piece also..

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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