My latest Project

Great looking tables Bill I don’t care what Karson said. I think you did a great job. jockmike. aka(troublemaker)

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Thanks for all of the details Bill. These are nice looking tables. The third picture also answers the question about the top mounting method. Nice finish. What was your final sanding grit?

-- John

Thanks for the comments. A few more tables like these and the Domino will have paid for itself. Right now, the quality improvements and ease of build are worth the cost.

I typically sand with 100, 150, and 220 grits for my work. Then I use three or more coats of finish for the work. I will sand the finish with steel wool as needed. I can get a smooth finish with just these things. Of course, if I go to spraying the finish, I could probably get even better results. But, that is a future item.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

I hear ya on the Domino (Lucille.) It makes very short work of a table like that. The speed, repeatable joint, and ease of use make it shine on a project such as that. Great job, by the way. Really a nice piece!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Nice work, Bill. Get behind me, Domino!

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

”A few more tables like these and the Domino will have paid for itself”

Ha ha, does your wife read your blog, Bill?

Funny how we try to justify ourselves for the toys… err I mean “tools” we absolutely need to buy… Nice job with these tables though.

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto · http://twitter.com/kagushokunin

Bill, great looking tables. Red Oak is the wood of choice in my shop. Question, did you use the domino to glue up the panels for your tops?
Just a tip. Don’t put off spraying your finishes too long. Once you spray you won’t want to finish any other way. I mostly spray precat lacquer from sw but occasionally need to spray the poly as well. I spray both straight from the can with no reduction. I reserve the poly for table and dresser/bureau tops where the durability is required.

Ed

-- Come on in, the beer is cold and the wood is dry. www.crookedlittletree.com

Great Bill:

I didn’t say anything about you behind your back.. It was JockMike2 that said those nasty things, even though I told him you were the best.

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

Very nice Bill. Now just how did you convince the wife the domino was necessary?

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Great job Bill. I guess I’ll have to put the Domino on my list of things I “need”. I’ve been kicking around the spray on finishes for awhile. i guess I’ll add one of those to the list too. Can’t wait until I can retire (2 more years) and i can start using all these toys.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Thanks for all the great comments. Since I am not married, I only had to convince myself that the Domino was worth it. Since this is a tool for my business, I look at how much time it saves, how much it improves my quality, and how much easier it makes things. So far, it has been worth the purchase, and should pay for itself in a few more projects.

I forgot to mention that I did use it for the table tops as well Between jointing the edges and the Domino, the tabletop fit was my best yet. I was particularly pleased with how the tops came out. I was even able to match the grain patterns nicely when alternating the grains up and down on the tops.

It is not perfect, but the best yet.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Bill,
Nice job on the tables. The finish looks great too.

You gotta love those “floating tenons.” I’m hoping that Mot and others are going to get tired of “taking the lazy way out” on cutting mortise and tenon joints, and sell their Domino to me.

Maybe that Domino will come down in price some day like biscuit joiners have.

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Nice work Bill. Maybe some day I will be able to make furniture with the quality look and style so many Jocks have posted. I guess I need to find out what a domino is?

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3 http://www.portablesawmill.biz/concrete/

Nice job, Bill

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

Awesome looking tables, Bill.

-- Jesus is Lord!

Very cool tables Bill. They are a nice set and I’m sure they’ll look great in your house. I’m glad to hear you got a domino, and it’s plain to see that the fruits of the domino’s labor are well worth it. That must really speed things up. I also like your choice on the finish…the wood speaks for itself.

I also spotted your FLW Print Stand from a while back – very nice as well.

Keep up the good work!

-- John Nixon - Buffalo, NY - http://www.EagleLakeWoodworking.com

Just a great pair of tables Bill. Just great woodworking shown.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

These came out really nice!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Beautiful! Mission style is my favorite, these are very nice.

-- robbi-Yadahooty!

Thank you John, PJ, Dorje, Robbi, Ron, Obi, Os, and Tom. I was mostly happy with the way these turned out. I am probably my own worst critic, but I still find things I do not like about all my work I do.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Nice Job Bill…Maybe I will have to drive over and take a look at that domino now that I am in the Bay Area (Finally). I’m slowly catching up on my emails…only 95 more projects to look at.

-- Steffen

hahah Steffen—you made me laugh right out loud.. lol

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Those are great looking tables. I saw a demonstration of the Domino and was excited and ready to buy until I saw the price. I had to settle for DowelMax, which is great and very accruate. I am glad to hear so much good comments on the Domino, maybe I need to re-think and convence myself I need one. Keep up the good work.

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did you watch the strength test videos?

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

For as many beds and such as you build Chris, I think the Domino would be a great help. It is a snap to make your floating tenon joints with the Domino. It helps lining things up, and of course making the mortise joints.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com