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Here is a project I started before the summer started, and just now finished since summer is over (kinda).
All the trim is solid mahogany, with veneer for the doors, and top. This was my first foray into veneering
on this scale. I had just gotten a vacuum press and wanted to try it out. It turned out to be real simple.
The foundation for the veneer is 3/4 inch MDF which is a nice and stable. It also add a little weight the the unit which is nice.
The second “first” for this project was the use my Legacy ornamental mill to create the spiral legs. That turned out to be a bit confusing at first, but ended up being pretty easy once you know what you are doing. One word of caution about using one of these things is that you better not mind sanding too much. It’s a real pain to sand these. I ended up putting a two live centers in my lathe and chucked them up. That made it a lor easier to sand.
If you look closely, you will see that there are right and left hand spirals. Putting the same spirals on opposite corners makes it look good from which ever side you are looking at.
It’s real hard getting a picture of the crotch figure in the top. The way the light bounces back makes some parts look dark and others light. But that’s crotch for you.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
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21 comments so far
MsDebbieP
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posted 376 days ago
sweet
I did noticed the opposite twists. very nice touch.
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Don
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posted 376 days ago
Gary this is a beautiful outcome especially considering the firsts. Which model Legacy Ornamental Mill do you have?
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Thos. Angle
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posted 376 days ago
Gary,
This is an exceptional piece. The design work and execution are of the quality I’ve come to expect from you. Wonderful finish and I am really getting interested in those Legacy Mills. Also getting interested in veneering. You guys are a bad influence. LOL
Tom
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shaun
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posted 376 days ago
i never would have guessed veneer, or MDF. Nice work, love the top.
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Dorje
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posted 376 days ago
Gary K and “figure” seem to go together real well! Nice work!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
Dan Pleska
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posted 376 days ago
Beautiful piece Gary! That veneer work really opens up the possibilities. I’ve done a few small barley twists on the lathe and can appreciate the left handed twist and the sanding work. Great job.
-- Dan, West Virginia, http://www.danpleskaCreations.com
GaryK
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posted 376 days ago
Thanks for all the great comments!
Don – The Legacy Ornamental Mill is a model 900.
You can see it in this pic: http://lumberjocks.com/assets/pictures/workshops/6287.jpg
Tom – I would get into veneering first if I were you. It opens up a world of possibilities.
Gary
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
jockmike2
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posted 376 days ago
Beautiful table Gary. Did you make the spiral corners. Never mind I just read your blog under your pictures. Ornemental mill huh? Man you can make anything with that. Love the pattern on top. mike
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CharlieM1958
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posted 376 days ago
Don’t know what to say but “Wow!”
Your work is always amazing, Gary.
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TomFran
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posted 376 days ago
Nice work as usual, Gary!
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cajunpen
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posted 375 days ago
Absolutely beautiful Gary. I like the veneer work and the ornamental columns are an added plus! Thank you for sharing.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Max
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posted 375 days ago
A wonderful table with a beautiful top. Very nice…
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mot
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posted 373 days ago
Gary, that top is stunning!
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Karson
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posted 365 days ago
Gary Great top and front and posts. I truly magnificent package.
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DocK16
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posted 365 days ago
Yes I agree very nice work on the bookmatch inlays.
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oscorner
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posted 365 days ago
I came together quite nicely. Excellent job.
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coolbreeze
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posted 218 days ago
The top’s pretty enough to make you buy a house so you can stay a little longer. I’m going to have to give that stuff a try one day. Nice.
-- Jason, AL
Justin
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posted 218 days ago
Very nice Gary, Love the top of it, So does it hurt to see things put on it, say coffee cups?
Justin
matt garcia
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posted 155 days ago
Just gorgeous!! I have always wanted to try veneering. You are right, genuine mahogany is so irredescent, it is very difficult to get a good picture. I have a cd chest made from ribbon stripe mahogany that I can’t get a good picture of!! Gary, when I grow up, I wanna be like you!!!
-- Matt, Houston Texas
Rj
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posted 109 days ago
Beautiful table its almost to pretty to set stuff on – almost!! lol
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FRITZ
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posted 72 days ago
Beautiful table ,its great what you can do with veneer ,if ever in need of veneer look me up
Thanks Fritz