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This was probably my most challenging project to date. I learned so much while building this table. Once I complete my 10 Kevin Rodel Side Chairs, I’ll go back to the shop to make a couple leafs for this table.
Solid cherry and 3/4” birch plywood make up this really fun project. The top has 28 coats on it. Everything from stain, shellac, and rub on poly. The end piece design reflects the chair backs on my future kitchen and dining room chairs.
The four legs were made of laminated 3/4” MDF wrapped with thin strips of solid cherry.
I made this table with the help of plans I purchased from Fine Woodworking. If you decide to build this table, make sure you check all dimensions. I believe I found some mistakes. I’ll post back with those corrections some day in the near future.
Dale.
-- If at first you don't succeed...DO NOT try skydiving.
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JohnMeeley
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#1 posted 463 days ago
Looks like you did a great job on all 28 coats. Nice finish.
-- "The greatest pleasure in life is doing what others say you cannot do."-Walter Bagehot
doncutlip
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#2 posted 463 days ago
28? wow what patience. great looking table.
-- Don, Royersford, PA
Grampa_Doodie
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#3 posted 463 days ago
Thanks guys. This was my very first project using rub-on finishes. I think I might be a convert. Very, very nice to work with. I put each coat on with a balled up cotton t-shirt. It turned out so much nicer than when I use a brush or even my HVLP sprayer.
-- If at first you don't succeed...DO NOT try skydiving.
Martyroc
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#4 posted 463 days ago
28 coats, your the man! I thought I was nuts when I did 16 coats on my wall unit, but it functions as a pretty descent mirror as well.
-- Martin ....always count the number of fingers you have before, and after using the saw.
ShaneA
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#5 posted 463 days ago
Looks great. Shiny. Welcome to LJs…are those all cook books on the shelves? If so, quite a collection.
pintodeluxe
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#6 posted 143 days ago
Dale,
Great project. I like how you echoed the details from the Rodel chair in the dining table.
Dining tables, especially extension tables, can be a great challenge.
You did it right!
-- Willie, Washington "If You Choose Not To Decide, You Still Have Made a Choice" - Rush
Grampa_Doodie
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#7 posted 143 days ago
ShaneA…thanks, and yes, those are all cookbooks. 585 of out of the 900+ that my wife has collected over the years. I also built that bookcase just for her.
Pintodeluxe…thanks for the nice comment as well.
Gramps.
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a1Jim
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#8 posted 143 days ago
That’s one great table Dale,extra nice work.
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Grampa_Doodie
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#9 posted 12 days ago
Thanks Jim…sorry for getting back to you so late. Been busy in the shop.
People sometimes ask me why I did 28 coats. My answer? Because I just couldn’t talk myself into doing 29!! :)
Dale.
-- If at first you don't succeed...DO NOT try skydiving.
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