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Timeframe: Mar - May 2015

Wood Used: Construction Grade 2×6 White Pine for Tops, Pine aprons, BORG Pre-Turned Legs

Galoot Index: Maybe a 7? That based on use of hand planes for all finished surfaces, but cross-cuts and rips were done a lot with the RAS and table saw. M&T joinery is a plus, along with hand-cut half blind dovetails in the drawers of the buffet, but mortises via electron-killing mortiser was a definite non-galoot cheat.

NARRATIVE

- First, the need.

This is a commission job, my first. Details in the blog, so I'll say go there to learn more. I will say this is an internet-based build (Ana White?) that I modified to fit the way I would build it. Lots of communication and status with the client so they'd be fully 'in the know' on what they'd get and how it'd be built. Very pleased with the process and the outcome.

- Now, the motivation.

Getting paid to spend time in the shop, with a six-week (loose) schedule. Can't beat that! Plus, a learning experience in more ways that one.

DETAILS

Again, gonna be a bit lazy with the project post and steer you towards the blog for details on the build. Sorry to do that, it's not like me, but things are kinda crazy with the calendar this May. Maybe I'll fill in details at a later date, so until then, check out the blog. And as always, thanks for looking!

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Those are real beauty's, great work.
 

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Well done Smitty, enjoyed following this build on the blog.
Congrats on your successful first commission project!
 

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Great job Smitty! I had fun following your blog. Wish I had time to blog projects, but barely have enough time to read others peoples.

Thanks for sharing it with us.
 

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These turned out great, Smitty! I'm sure your client will be very happy with them!
 

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Nice work Smitt, you should take on some more commissions.
 

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They look great Smitty.
 

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Did good Smitty!

Only one bench for the table? You did take good notes for when they want the second one?

Now…the time reckoning. PM me.

DanK
 

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We knew it would turn out well and it did for sure. Getting paid to play in the shop but plenty of time to finish it in sounds nice too.
 

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Smitty, that looks great! The contrast of the stained pine and the white painted legs is striking (in a good way). Easy to see why they are pleased. Thanks for sharing. Going to check out the blog…
 

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I'm beaming with brotherly love at the completion of your first commission;-) Now spend it on sumpin fun.
 

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Smitty, man oh man, ya dun good!
 

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Very nicely done!
 

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Thanks, all, for the comments! The pieces were actually fun to build and finish. I'd never completed a furniture project as large as a dining room table and it was good to realize my skills were up to task.
 

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Well done, Smitty. The client is sure to treasure this set for years and generations to come.

I enjoyed following along on the blog through the various stages. We all knew your skills were up to the task, even if you had doubts.
 

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Beautiful job Smitty. That's an accomplishment to be proud of.
 

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Excellent build, Smitty.
Quite professional looking!
I hope you will be busy with orders soon!
 

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this project goes to show its not all about the material. Well done turning ordinary into extraordinary.
 
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