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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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12 comments so far
Scott Bryan
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posted 174 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.
TomFran
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posted 174 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
Karson
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posted 174 days ago
Great job Gumpy. The test of time has been good to it. Nice liasting job.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
CharlieM1958
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posted 174 days ago
These are great, Grumpy. And to think you built them when you were 6 years old!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Thos. Angle
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posted 174 days ago
They’s fair dinkum, Mate. (is that right) They have stood the test of time very well. Good design lasts.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
Grumpy
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posted 173 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
cajunpen
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posted 173 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/
rikkor
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posted 173 days ago
Looks great after all those years.
-- Maplewood, MN
Jiri Parkman
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posted 173 days ago
30 is nice age for table.
-- Jiri
Russel
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posted 173 days ago
Nice tables and there is a very distinct satisfaction from seeing your work stand up to time.
-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.
Harry72
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posted 171 days ago
Looks to be standing up too the test of time, its a credit too you!
GaryK
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posted 171 days ago
Can’t beat that for longevity.
Very nice!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.