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This small table was made as part of the steam-bending / laminating module of my course. Made from eucalyptus saligna (Sydney blue gum – but pink, go figure). Each piece is laminated, the legs in four layers and the slats and rails in two. I love the way saligna sands up, kinda looks like bamboo.
-- ... must be time for a cup of tea and a sit-down
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a1Jim
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posted 176 days ago
cool table great design love it great job
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Jim
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posted 176 days ago
Very nice design and execution! How did you like steam bending? Any suggestions for us?
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moshel
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posted 175 days ago
did you learn it in Nelson? I keep thinking about taking one of the courses there but the logistics… the logistics…
very nice work – very clean.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 175 days ago
Very cool design!
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Damian Penney
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posted 175 days ago
Love all the projects you’ve posted so far, really well executed designs.
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bowyer
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posted 175 days ago
Great looking table!
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kerflesss
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posted 175 days ago
Great design. Got a few more pics? Nice job.
Todd Thomas
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posted 174 days ago
well done….looks very nice…clean design
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jockmike2
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posted 174 days ago
Nice design and great job of bending wood. It looks very light, is it?
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kiwisharyn
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posted 172 days ago
Hi guys! To answer your questions:
The table is indeed light, I don’t have scales handy but I estimate easily less than a kg (2 lb). I can lift it with one little finger. Haven’t tried standing on it. If I made it again I’d upsize slightly, increase thicknesses from 10mm to 12mm.
It’s only a baby, the overall height is 275mm (11” or so), intended for use beside a bean bag or similar.
Steam bending – there’s something satisfying about cooking wood. An acquaintance of mine does lots of steam bending, he makes stuff from coppiced willow which I guess is a more traditional application. I felt at home walking in his workshop and seeing his steam box.
-- ... must be time for a cup of tea and a sit-down