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Whew… Got these knocked out before Thanksgiving. Twelve tables for our immediate family members. 3 each of oak, mahogany, cherry and walnut. Pegged mortise and tenon construction. These come apart easily for transport if needed. Great little design. About 3 hours each to make. Each were stained, then two of poly and a coat of Johnson’s paste wax.
See my previous post for the plans.
These are very useful for setting them next to your favorite chair, placing your favorite beverage, remote control or laptop on it.
Bob A in NJ Nov 6 2010
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Jamie Speirs
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#1 posted 956 days ago
Great Tables what a nice gift.
Do you write anything on your work?
Jamie
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#2 posted 956 days ago
What a lovely bunch of work. Congratulations and happy holidays!
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Bob A in NJ
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#3 posted 956 days ago
Jamie,
Hi, Thank you. I signed my name and dated the bottoms of the tops of each. We’re still thinking about burning everyones names and Xmas 2010 also. This is what we did last year with the “Platter’s O’ Plenty” gifts.
-- Bob A in NJ
a1Jim
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#4 posted 956 days ago
That’s great Bob super gift idea. Nice work.
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Jonathan
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#5 posted 956 days ago
That’s a great idea Bob, especially the fact that they easily knock down and go back together with your chosen joinery… great for shipping or moving!
I’ll take one in either walnut or cherry. Just kidding. Great job getting them done so early. Are you finished then, or do you have more gifts to make? I’m just getting started on my list for family.
-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."
SplashMaster
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#6 posted 956 days ago
Great job they look really good!
Karson
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#7 posted 956 days ago
Bob Some great little tables. Nice job.
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matt garcia
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#8 posted 956 days ago
I love ‘em all, but the cherry is my favorite!!
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SPalm
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#9 posted 956 days ago
Jumpin Jimminy,
That is a gaggle of tables. Good for you. They look great.
Steve
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degoose
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#10 posted 956 days ago
Terrific.
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#11 posted 956 days ago
Oh boy, and knock-down, too. Great Christmas presents! You’ll be the most popular ‘giver’ in your family. Congrats!
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Loucarb
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#12 posted 956 days ago
Very nice tables Bob. Those are terrific gifts I’ll bet they will be cherished.
Lee A. Jesberger
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#13 posted 955 days ago
Hi Bob,
Now that’s the way to do it.
Great job.
Lee
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Bricofleur
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#14 posted 934 days ago
Lovely and practical tables. Great design too. What a good idea for gifts. For so many tables, I believe you worked with patterns or jigs to make them faster and similar? Since I count 12, I believe your Christmas tree is quite tall!!! (LOL) Congrats and thanks for sharing (and 12 times you proved you like to share!).
Best,
Serge
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helluvawreck
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#15 posted 934 days ago
Those are a lot of nice tables. Have they got everybody’s names written on the bottom?
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