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Teak Coffee Tables

Project by Grumpy posted 666 days ago 535 views 2 times favorited 14 comments Add to Favorites Watch

These two tables have stood the test of time. A friend & I made them over 30 years ago (that gives my age away some). The are solid teak sides & legs with a particle board bed and tiled top. The grout was a two pack epoxy mix that has lasted really well. The joints are dowelled and the glue was araldite (a 2 part epoxy). Today I would probably use mortise & tenon joinery but it just goes to show that dowelling can last the time even on an oily dense wood like teak.

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


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Scott Bryan

20754 posts in 720 days


posted 666 days ago

Grumpy, this is a nice table. Its longevity speaks volumes for the craftmanship that went into the construction.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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TomFran

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posted 666 days ago

Super job, Grumpy. They will last many more years, because of the way you built them. They are attractive and durable. Nice work!

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

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Karson

25806 posts in 1298 days


posted 666 days ago

Great job Gumpy. The test of time has been good to it. Nice liasting job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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CharlieM1958

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posted 666 days ago

These are great, Grumpy. And to think you built them when you were 6 years old!

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

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Thos. Angle

4013 posts in 860 days


posted 666 days ago

They’s fair dinkum, Mate. (is that right) They have stood the test of time very well. Good design lasts.

-- Thos. Angle

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Grumpy

14932 posts in 749 days


posted 666 days ago

Thanks for the comments Jocks. Charlie I am afraid you got my age wrong, I was only one year old.

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

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cajunpen

5968 posts in 964 days


posted 666 days ago

Good looking table Grumpy – It should last for several more generations.

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

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rikkor

11335 posts in 772 days


posted 665 days ago

Looks great after all those years.

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Jiri Parkman

603 posts in 710 days


posted 665 days ago

30 is nice age for table.

-- Jiri

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Russel

2063 posts in 837 days


posted 665 days ago

Nice tables and there is a very distinct satisfaction from seeing your work stand up to time.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Harry72

49 posts in 664 days


posted 663 days ago

Looks to be standing up too the test of time, its a credit too you!

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GaryK

9537 posts in 886 days


posted 663 days ago

Can’t beat that for longevity.

Very nice!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Ryan Collins

32 posts in 362 days


posted 362 days ago

Nice looking tables. I like the idea of using other materials for table tops.

-- "Measure twice, cut once." - Norm Abram

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Grumpy

14932 posts in 749 days


posted 361 days ago

Thanks for the commenr Ryan.

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

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