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My first Project… finished May 2011.
End grain hard maple with walnut trip and walnut frame.
Started this project before I knew anything and made some mistakes that I plan to fix.
The end pieces I attached with glue and the movement of the wood has caused what was once a very clean corner to look not so pleasing. I do plan on taking those off eventually and attaching bread board ends to the table.
Table is 3" thick and solid throughout, 25" x 36". Each piece was cut individually and jointed to the next. Used router jig and dish bit to flatten the top/bottom and then a LOT of sanding.
Walnut frame was hand cut mortice and tenon.
Finished with 8 coats of tung oil… cut the first 3 or 4 with mineral spirits.
Serves as our coffee table for now… may be a top to a small kitchen island some day.

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Nice! Super solid looking, will last forever
 

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Love it!

How do you clamp something like that up lengthwise?
 

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Hey Ken Welcome to LJs
This is one outstanding table.very well done.
 

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One word comes to mind; "determination"! Beautifull table!
 

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Great Job! I have a kitchen island I'd like to do a butcher block top like this on. Thanks for the inspiration!
 
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