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This table was made from two slabs of macrocarpa i bought some time ago. the top is jointed from two parts of the slab as it was not wide enough.
i have used a new system for wedging the beam – one that i have never seen before so maybe I invented it. instead of trying to make tapered slot in 6 cm beam using chisels, i used a router to make a regular mortice and used two wedges one over the other. it is very very strong and i find it also pleasing.
the table was finished with 3 layers of BLO. I might also put a layer of marine varnish on the plate – not sure about that.
althoug macrocarpa is very durable, i have made “legs” from galvanized steel to prevent the wood from touching the grass.
-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...
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Jiri Parkman
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posted 199 days ago
Moshel
that is beautiful table. Your system of wedging the beam looks good.
-- Jiri
FrankLad
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posted 199 days ago
This is my kind of table! Nice job, moshel!
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a1Jim
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posted 199 days ago
Most unique great job .I like the serpentine edge
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
DuaneEDMD
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posted 199 days ago
Great table and I like the joinery option you used. How much does that sucker weigh???
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brianinpa
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posted 199 days ago
A beautiful piece of work and the table top looks great!
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moshel
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posted 199 days ago
Thank you all for your kind comments. it weights about 100kg (I can barely lift the plate alone and the legs alone).
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aurora
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posted 143 days ago
nice joinery, and a gorgeous piece of wood, what a grain !! how did you affix the top to the legs to keep it flat ???
moshel
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posted 143 days ago
the top had threaded inserts in it, and there is a piece of wood that is screwed to the upper inner side of the leg and has bolts in oversized holes with washers that goes into the threaded insert. this gives it enough space to move. never tried to lift the table by holding the plate. wouldn’t think it will hold. anyway, i am sure someone will try it for me someday. hope this is clear – its hard to describe.
-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...