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Gambrinus ( Czech beer logo!) table

Project by lechevaldebois posted 654 days ago 1408 views 3 times favorited 22 comments Add to Favorites Watch

My first contracted piece. Mahogany and sycamore with logo in marquetry. Commissioned by Jan Bulis, of Montreal Canadiens (NHL). 2001.


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GaryK

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posted 654 days ago

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.

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CharlieM1958

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posted 654 days ago

Wow! Beautiful work!

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

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cajunpen

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posted 654 days ago

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

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

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Karson

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posted 654 days ago

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

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posted 654 days ago

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!"

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bong

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posted 654 days ago

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

-- Bong

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grovemadman

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posted 654 days ago

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

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lechevaldebois

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posted 654 days ago

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!)

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dustynewt

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posted 654 days ago

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

-- Please visit me at http://dustynewt.com

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Scott Bryan

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posted 654 days ago

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.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 654 days ago

gorgeous!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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ChrisN

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posted 654 days ago

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?"

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Critterman

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posted 653 days ago

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

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Grumpy

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posted 653 days ago

Very nifty table boys.

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

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stanley2

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posted 642 days ago

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

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roman

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posted 642 days ago

perfect

congrats!!!!!

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

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lechevaldebois

54 posts in 655 days


posted 641 days ago

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!!! :-)

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trifern

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posted 555 days ago

That is an awesome table.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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darryl

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posted 554 days ago

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

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

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Rj

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posted 525 days ago

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

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

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PurpLev

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posted 474 days ago

WOW , amazing contrasts, that is a beautiful piece!

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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mcoyfrog

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posted 222 days ago

sweet table

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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