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I designed and built this dining room table for clients who had a very large informal dining room and like to have large but casual dinner parties. The Claro Walnut top is a sequentially book matched set with some beautiful figure and is accented with black poplar for an ebony look. (I have a bunch of this naturally occurring black poplar, if you want some, I might sell you a bit if you’re really nice =) When working with the client, I designed the table to be inspired by the “Montana Ranch Home” it was for. For instance, I designed the side trestles to look “tree trunk-ish” and the rails were meant to represent the miles of fence-lines typical of Montana homesteads. The trestles have been inlaid with several different woods to give the dogwood branch and flowers designs, which are different on each side of the table. The leaves and flower petals were sand shaded slightly to add shadowing. This table met the clients’ need for something elegant, unique and artistic, while at the same time giving an impression of casual simplicity.
-- Andy Chidwick, Chidwickschool.com
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doncutlip
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#1 posted 487 days ago
That is very grand, warm tones, looks great
-- Don, Royersford, PA
devann
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#2 posted 487 days ago
I like building tables, and my you have built a fine one. It’s beautiful Andy.
-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
BarbS
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#3 posted 487 days ago
What a Great lead photo of the maker! Love the table. You done really good.
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a1Jim
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#4 posted 487 days ago
That ’s one cool table,great job.
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shipwright
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#5 posted 487 days ago
Nice table Andy. I quite like the inlay and the black accent.
-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/
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#6 posted 487 days ago
Beautiful!
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oi2342001
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#7 posted 487 days ago
That’s a great table. The inlay is a nice touch as well as the black poplar.
-- If your not having fun you're doing it wrong.
bugz
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#8 posted 487 days ago
Wow
Great build, great inlay.
-- Bob, Lewistown, Montana. Kindness is the Language the blind can see and deaf can hear. - Mark Twain
woodshaver
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#9 posted 487 days ago
Nice table! Look great from top to bottom! I especially like the warm wood tone!
-- Tony C , My high school shop teacher said "You can do it"... Now I can't stop!
rdjack21
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#10 posted 487 days ago
All I can say is WOW. Just love that big expanse of Walnut!
-- --- Richard Jackson
Victor708
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#11 posted 487 days ago
Love Walnut. Love this table.
-- "If a man is alone in the forrest with no woman to hear him. Is he still Wrong?" http://www.hawkinswoodworking.com
Manitario
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#12 posted 487 days ago
This is a beautiful table!
-- Rob, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
MichaelAgate
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#13 posted 487 days ago
Beautiful Piece. nice inlay!!
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Todd A. Clippinger
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#14 posted 487 days ago
Excellent work! That’s my woodworking Bro!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com
jaykaypur
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#15 posted 486 days ago
A great piece. Love it all the way around. Very nice job.
-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!
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