Gambrinus ( Czech beer logo!) table

Man, that is one nice looking table!

I love the wood, the splines, the feet, the logo, everything!

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

Wow! Beautiful work!

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

I’m stunned – that table is is absolutely outstanding. Very impressive.

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

Great table. beautiful grain figures and in the logo and the walnut. A very nice job.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

I only hope that I can get to be half that accomplished. Very nice!

-- Phillip -- Molino,Florida "I didn't cut it too short, I'm just making changes!"

This table absolutely stunning, nice wood combination and the marquetry… excellent!

-- Bong

What a bitchin’ table! Man that is awesome… How long did it take to make? Where did you get the Idea for the design?

-- --Chuck

Thanks to all for your nice comments. The table took me approximately 150 hours to complete. The steam bending of the black inlay gave me the most trouble. It is made of white ash that’s been ebonized . The thin strips kept snapping on me in the tight curves. Building the 2 axis router jig for the 2 different sized ovals was also quite challenging. Joining the sides of the drawers with sliding dovetails in a curved facade was another interesting challenge. I got the original idea for the marquetry from a beer coaster that I brought back from Prague. My wife is Czech and so is Jan Bulis and Gambrinus happens to be his favorite beer (and also mine!)

Excellent work. The color contrasts are stunning. I love the exposed spline ends in the table edge. Keep it up.

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This is a gorgeous table. I love the contrast between the mahogany and the sycamore. The details of the piece are absolutely stunning.

Thanks for sharing.

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

gorgeous!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Beautiful Table. How did you decide on the woods you used, they contrast perfectly?

-- Chris N, Westford, MA - "If you won't eat something from your fridge that turned green...why would you eat something that started out that way?"

You know I really liked the table a lot….I mean who would love a table with a beer icon on top…LOL But then they guy in the Montreal Canadiens jersey….well sorry can’t do it , nope, what a terrible thing to do to a beautiful table…LMAO Seriously, the table is awesome and the logo is fantastic great job.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

Very nifty table boys.

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

Being a Canuck fan doesn’t prevent me from admiring your work which is excellent. Particularly like the mix of woods and the inlay is fabulous – now about that oh-so-familiar jersey

-- Phil in British Columbia

perfect

congrats!!!!!

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

Stanley2: Yep, it’s Jan Bulis from the Habs and the sweater he’s wearing is the real thing. I know that Jan wasn’t too popular with the fans during his short stay with the Canucks but you should know that the only reason he went in the first place was because Nonis PROMISED him he’d be playing with the Sedins. Of course he never did and ended up on 3rd and 4th line with guys that were going nowhere. That surely didn’t help. He is now playing in the Russian League for the most money he’s ever made (he pays NO TAXES there!) and he has 40 points+ so far so not too bad. He’s also been captain of the Czech National team in recent tournaments. Don’t think he wants to come back to NHL ever. Being Czech, he’s only a short flight from home over there. I know him well, he’s a great guy and he takes his job very seriously, trust me. The guy is ALWAYS training. At least you guys in Vancouver will remember that hip check he gave to that poor rookie from L.A. for years to come!!! :-)

That is an awesome table.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

that table looks amazing! the figure in the maple top is stunning.
fantastic job!

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Oh my lord you did a great job . I like all your stuff

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

WOW , amazing contrasts, that is a beautiful piece!

-- My Drinking Club has a Woodworking Problem...