Garden table and bench in Iroko

Nice looking table, I could use one of those!! Is that teak? did you use a finish?

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Beautiful bench and table. I love the details.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

I’ve never hearn of Iroko before, I see that it’s sometimes called African Teak. How is it to work with?

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Hey
This is a far out cool table looks like it has an Asian feel to it. Well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Hi Tomakazi, Iroko is probably the most common Hard wood here in the UK, besides Teak of course. I did want to make it out of Teak but they could not supply me lengths long enough, it’s 4 meters long.
The characteristics of Iroko are very much the same as Teak, it’s often called the Poor Mans Teak!!.
I have left the Table and Bench untreated as i like the way it Silvers over time.

Thanks a1Jim, the clients are Swedish and Thai, so tried to bring a bit of both there worlds into the piece.

I studied at the ‘David Savage’ wood work school here in the UK and we used Iroko in the construction of our work benches.

I’ll dig out the pictures and get those posted.

Just out of interest for you, if I had been able to acquire Teak for this piece the cost of the Timber in Dollars would have been roughly $3200. How does that compare to the USA, I’m thinking you guys are paying a lot less.

I’ll try and down size my pictures and get some more up for you.

Thanks again

That is one fantastic (and big) table. I am very surprised that such a large table and bench could be so stylish. Lots of great details showing great craftsmanship.

-- Mike, American in Norway

Very cool!!!!!!

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

very nice table !! Great lines- Teak is thru the roof here around 28 to 30 dollars retail a BF .I own quite a bit of it and am reluctant to sell at any price !! Great craftsmanship on your table-

Wonderful design. Nice job.

Nice man

-- Brian, Eternal Furniture & Design http://www.eternal-furniture.com Repurpose Reclaim,Stay Green

That is one heck of a nice table and job….well done eagleeyes.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

The only thing that will top this table will be the amazing gathering, enjoy just a beautiful setting….Thanks for sharing….Blkcherry

Just beautiful, and again, impressive design process. I can only imagine the engineering that contributed to the design because of the size and scale of the bench. I was happy for the picture from below of the joinery because I was trying to understand how it could support such a long table span with such little obvious support in the visible field.

You found an elegant solution the problem of support of the table top, and the results capture a simplicity of design without sacrificing style. Very elegant.

-- Mark, Florida, http://penturner.wordpress.com/

I wish I could afford to buy it.heck I wish I could afford the wood LOL Alistair beautiful

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Nice Modern design . Very smooth !

-- Rsoper rreposs@optonline.net

Lets see more !

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The proportions are wonderful. For a large piece many people would have created a visually heavy design, but you maintained an elegance with it.

The design feels very Scandinavian and carries traditional Asian lines at the same time. You have done well at capturing the essence of these designs and fusing them into a relevant piece.

Great design and craftsmanship.

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