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Pretty simple Coffee table made of walnut. The wood came from a tree in Phoenix that I bought 4 years ago. It has been a pain in the a$$ to work with. Had Termites then got powder post beetles. The wood was pretty twisted after it dried so the yield was poor.

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Beautiful work on this table. that'sa fine job matching up the color in the walnut.
 

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I think it turned out great. I know no one likes powder post but it does give it some character. Very well done!
 

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How did you get so much texture out of the sapwood? What did you use to finish the wood? It looks really nice.
 

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Great looking coffee table-I really like the look of the top!
 

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The finished table demonstrates your work was worth it.
Really great looking.
 

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I stained the wood with Minwax Black Walnut to take the brightness out of the walnut then sprayed it with Sherwin Williams Cab acrylic lacquer.

How did you get so much texture out of the sapwood? What did you use to finish the wood? It looks really nice.

- whistlingwoodies
 

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I love all the interesting textures. And I really like how the sapwood sets it apart from one's typical walnut furniture.
 

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Love that you left the sapwood in, im a big fan of contrasting colors.
The resulting character left in the wood after 4 years living with you as lumber has really made this piece stand out.
Must be a pleasure to use: coasters a default in your house?
 

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Greta build. I like how you kept the design simple to bring out the beauty of the wood.
 

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Walnut is my favorite, especially when there is some sapwood involved. Great looking table. : )
 
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