Walnut corner table

this is So rich looking! beautiful
I would like more photos, closeup of the drawer for example

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

Beautiful! I’d love to see some bigger photos.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

I second all that, Debbie.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Another beaut, schwing!

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

Very nice! I’ll second the more photo’s request.

Wow, that really is beautiful. It’s good you said the blue was from the sky, I thought you had dyed the top blue. Actually, I like it like with the blue tinge, but that’s just me. I agree with everyone else, more and bigger pictures! Also, could you provide more description of what steps you used to create this fantastic piece?

Did you use a vacuum press or just cauls for the veneering? I have some fantastic madrona burl veneer I picked up. I’m planning on using it to build a coffee table. I’ve been waiting until I can buy a vacuum press. Any information you could provide, hints, tips, equipment, etc., would be greatly appreciated.

-- Owen Johnson - aka IowaWoodcrafter

OK, OK, I’ll take some more pictures! Thanks for the nice words everybody.

Iowa – I used 1/2” mdf as the substrate, and sliced my veneers on the bandsaw, then thicknessed them a final time. Both top and bottom are veneered to even things out and prevent warpage. I used simple Titebond yellow glue, cauls and clamps, after first jointing and gluing the bookmatches together. After glue up, the sandwich was cut to size on the tablesaw and then the walnut edges were attached using only glue. They were splined at the corners, which is my only regret on this piece as they distract the eye from the top. Would have been better to use internal splines. Simple mortise and tenon joinery was used on the base and the legs were shaped on the tablesaw using a taper jig I made. This entire piece was finished using only planes and scrapers, no sandpaper at all.

I too am about to acquire a vacuum press from joewoodworker.com . As it turns out, he lives pretty much just up the street from me.

-- Just another woodworker

Schwinn, congratulations on a fantastic execution, that table looks every bit as nice as the original. I love that episode of Woodworks, and your veneered top looks great!

I just recently got a bandsaw so I can slice my own veneer now, but like others I haven’t taken the plunge into a vacuum press. You have inspired me to give it a try without one. Thanks for sharing!

-- When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt! Henry J. Kaiser

You are a true artist.

-- Dust collectors suck.

Very elegant table. Nice work!

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

Sorry to hear that the blue was from the sky…the blue made for a very unique looking top. The walnut is beautiful, too.

-- Jesus is Lord!

One gorgeous table. Beautiful top.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

this is a good looking table. David Marks’ show has been good for many of us. Only wish there were some new ones to watch.

-- Mark DeCou - Kansas Flinthill's Artisan

wonderful piece of work !

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

Hey Mark (DeCou), David Marks told me over a few drinks at a bar last year that DIY has about a season’s worth of shows “in the can” that they’re just not airing for some reason. Maybe we should start a petition?

-- Just another woodworker

Excellent job. I have watched many of David’s shows, you have done well to follow his lead.

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

Marvelous table ….Please post more and larger pictures for all to enjoy your fantastic workmanship : )

-- Dusty56@comcast.net

WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Super nice!

-- Only the Shadow knows....................