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The table top (1 m x 2,35 m) is made of english walnut. I cut the english walnut tree myself.

The Legs (11,4 cm x 11,4 cm x 73 cm) are made of black walnut. I cut bookmatched walnut pairs for each two sides (7mm in thickness) wich I glued on pine. I carefull selected the bookmatched pair for the other two sides on color and grain, wich makes it hard to spot irregularities. I joined the pairs at 45 degrees.

I used danish oil as a finish and dark brown colored epoxy to fill the gaps.

The bowls are also made of english walnut and black walnut. I am going to use the vase for wine. But first I have to make it waterresistant. I am thinking to use shellac. If someone has a better idea I would like to hear from you. :)

The table will be my new dinning table. :)

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· In Loving Memory
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This is a spectacular dining table and displays a lot of nice craftsmanship.
 

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Love the mix of heart and sap wood, Walnut one of my favorite woods, Great job.
 

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Beautiful piece of furniture. Walnut always looks great and upgrade any project.
 

· In Loving Memory
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Nice job and congratulations on your 'Daily Top 3' award.
 

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Very nice work.

Shellac is a great finish, but it is not the most water resistant, and given that it is alcohol based (alcohol is a the solvent for shellac) it may not hold up well to wine or other alcoholic beverages. I would do some research on what others are using for foodsafe finishes for wooden mugs.
 

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Love the mix of heart and sap wood, Walnut one of my favorite woods, Great job.

- Andre
My exact thoughts, some crazy grain there too.
 

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A beautiful example of start to finish - cut the tree, eat and drink from your labors
 

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One idea i've seen to make the inside waterproof is to coat it with wax.

lovely table btw
 

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Thank you for the nice comments!! I am thinking of using foodsafe epoxy now for the vase.
 
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