living room table

A very nice piece. I like the clean lines. Thanks for the post.
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-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia

Stunning!!
the edges are all so soft and smooth. I love the lines of the legs/edges and the diagonal of the top. SWeet.
and the drawer—- it was a surprise when I got to the last picture. NICE NICE NICE

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-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Wow, this is very nice. I like the rounded edges where the legs join the top, looks like you angle cut the boards for the top, and I love the way you laid out the grain pattern on it. Are my eyes playing tricks on me or do you have a finger joint on the right hand corner and a butt joint on the left? Either way it’s a fantastic table, thanks for sharing it.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

The first thing I noticed was that the grain is offset on the top. Whether this was a cutting mistake or planned, it really gives this table some character. Very nice. And yeah, what’s with the variety of joints? Are you trying to see if anyone notices? Just adds to the character! Or maybe it’s just the wat the grain runs huh?

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Thanks for the comments.

Regarding the joinery:
That is a butt joint. There is a strange discoloration in the right section that is giving the appearance of a finger joint. I noticed it only after spraying the piece.

Regarding the diagonal top:
That was intentional, after laying out the boards and choosing grain pattern, I took the last board, sliced it diagonally and placed the pieces on the different sides of the table top giving a parallel boarder lines and a diagonal pattern.

-- Avihai.M, Israel

Beautiful table. I had to look twice at the joint myself. I really like the offset end boards, its a great idea. It draws your eyes to the table top itself.

-- Andy Stark

thats very nice i especially like the transition jionery tween the leg/top very sharp
wish my third piece looked that good

-- "when you think youre going to slow, slow down just a little bit more" .... Pop's

Top notch work, and welcome to LJ.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

I agree with everyone else, an exceptional table. The offset top really gives it a contemporary flare as well as character. I might just have to steal that idea. ;)

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

Beautiful job. I like the offset lines on the top, really adds to the piece.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

i just love this table ! the top design is out of the box and i think its great . you also did a great job on your first post ! and if thats your third project well you fooled me looked like seasoned work to me great job ! heck my third project didnt even burn very well !

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This is a really nice design and it looks like great craftsmanship too. I am a fan of the modern aesthetic.

Nice!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Nice work. I’m a little worried about the wood expansion with the cap on the end grain, but the look in stunning.

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Beautiful table. I like the top and the simple joints. Your work is a welcome addition here.

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

Avihai – Thanks for the feedback on the questions. I just noticed you mentioned this was your third project. I’d say you’re a gifted woodworker my friend, thanks for sharing your talent and welcome to Lumber Jocks.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

very nice…I just favorited it because my wife keeps talkin “coffee table!!!”...I like the dimensions and the design is very nice…welcome to LJ’s…

We are always talking about sources of wood and where to get it—-my question for you—: How do you get wood in israel…is it very expensive? hard to get??? just wondering…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...119 days to sanity...

Great looking table. I really like your choice of a close to wood looking finish rather than a high build.

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Thanks all!
Matt, we do have regular wood import to Israel and the common wood types are affordable. The wood for this project for example was 160US$ for 38 board foot of American walnut (hope I converted correctly from square meters). Exotic woods are harder to get and almost twice the price you would pay in the US.

-- Avihai.M, Israel

Wow! That’s one nice table. You are going to be good at this. With an electrical engineer’s intellect, you should have no problem being an exceptional woodworker.

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

I love designs thay scream…”Hey Why Not!!!” and are done with taste. This qualifies.

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