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Yes, I like to use my scraps. I had a bit of maple 1×2 scraps and I wanted to celebrate the fact that the table would be composed of smaller sticks. The ‘decoration’ is the contrasting padauk used as a focal point which highlights the interlocking ‘fingerjoint’ effect. The corner joints and the exposed aluminum on the ends further the overall concept. The four aluminum flat stock bars act like joists and provide the strength and support, as well as a nice contrast to the wood.
Although I love the natural color of padauk I learned that it causes problems when sanding and finishing because the deep red tends to bleed, especially into a light wood like maple. But I would definitely use it again, the color is amazing.
-- Nate, denver CO
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wildbill903
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#1 posted 1952 days ago
Sharp! I love the play of contrasting woods- really nice.
GaryK
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#2 posted 1952 days ago
Great looking table. I love the concept.
Good use of scraps.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
SPalm
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#3 posted 1952 days ago
Hey Nate, I like your ‘scraps’.
Good looking table, and welcome to LJs.
Steve
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Gary
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#4 posted 1952 days ago
I like it; very refreshing. That’s a lot more work than making a table from regular boards.
-- Gary, Florida. http://www.penturners.org/forum/f70/servicepens-2013-a-98908/
mrtrim
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#5 posted 1952 days ago
nice work nate !
Russel
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#6 posted 1952 days ago
Very cool table.
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tpastore
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#7 posted 1952 days ago
Great table. What brushing technique did you use on the aluminum? I had a similar issue with bloodwood bleeding on a chessboard I made. I ended up resanding and spraying the piece.
Chris
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#8 posted 1952 days ago
Nice work Nate. Were the Padauk and Maple glued end grain to end grain? if not, How?
-- "Everything that is great and inspiring is created by the individual who labors in freedom" -- Albert Einstein
macpiper
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#9 posted 1952 days ago
that is super sweet!
Quentin
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#10 posted 1952 days ago
Excellent idea!
Nate Noe
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#11 posted 1952 days ago
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
tpastore, That’s exactly what I did, I had to resand and spray. Lesson learned. On the aluminum I just brushed it with steel wool.
Chris, Yes, the padauk and maple were glued end to end
Thanks
-- Nate, denver CO
miles125
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#12 posted 1952 days ago
Nice table Nate!
-- "The way to make a small fortune in woodworking- start with a large one"
Blake
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#13 posted 1952 days ago
That’s awesome! Nice design and way to use scraps.
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#14 posted 1952 days ago
I like it!
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
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#15 posted 1952 days ago
A great looking table. Is the Paduke loosing it’s orange color. Any special finish to keep the color?
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
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