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This design has been a favorite of mine, because folks really seem to enjoy the simplicity and functionality. It features an elm top and pine trestle base. I find the design of these tables to lend themselves very well to sitting without having legs to bang up against and get in the way. This design is suprisingly sturdy.
I made this for some friends of ours when their family grew dramatically when they adopted 3 young children. Their kitchen is antique/country rustic, so they needed a table to fit in well with the decor.
The elm was milled by an old friend who has since passed on to his reward. Elm is a wood that doesn’t seem to garner much respect, but I enjoy the different look it offers.
I used breadboard ends to allow for wood movement, while the turned walnut pins add to the country-rustic look.
The pine trestle was stained with blue Olympic stain and finished.
The finish of the top and trestle is 1 coat of 3 way wipe-on MS/BLO/Poly followed by 3 coats of 50-50 Poly-MS.
Thanks for looking.
-- Arnie
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16 comments so far
biff_kpv
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posted 146 days ago
Lovely table and I agree with you on the design it is simple, functional and attractive. Nice Job!
-- Kevin -- (http://www.furniturebykevin.com)
matter
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posted 146 days ago
I like the breadboard ends. Nice design.
-- The only easy wood project is a fire
brianinpa
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posted 146 days ago
The grain pattern on the top is a wonderful display of craftsmanship. It is true that some times simpler is better. Very well done.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
Blake
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posted 146 days ago
Incredible! This is really really nice. Very inviting for a family meal. It is classy but still has a little bit of that comfortable country feel.
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HossMan
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posted 146 days ago
Now, that is a nice looking table!!!
Simple, elegant, sturdy and very easy to look at: what more could a guy want???
Thanks for showin’ it!
Marge
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posted 146 days ago
Great looking table
-- Marge, Colorado
GaryK
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posted 146 days ago
Very nice looking table. Looks nice and heavy duty.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Scott Bryan
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posted 146 days ago
Now that is a gorgeous table. I love the grain pattern of the elm and the breadboard edging. You are right about elm not getting any respect. I for one am guilty as charged. In my pre-woodworking days (back when I was younger and a lot less intelligent) I converted several elm trees which had died many years ago into…....
(I can hardly say it now)..... firewood. This is my public confession. I promise to never let it happen again. :)
Wonderful project. thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
teenagewoodworker
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posted 146 days ago
wow that does look nice. it looks like an antique that you pulled out of a middle ages castle. great job!
CharlieM1958
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posted 146 days ago
Great looking wood put to great use!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
DAN
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posted 146 days ago
this table has CLASS ! elm is one of my favorite woods. beautiful grain patterns and texture. great design.
welcome to lumberjocks
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Roz
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posted 146 days ago
Beeauutifful! I have used elm before but it didn’t look anything like this. Your project is the second or third I have seen lately that included blue stain. I would like to know more about this stain and your impressions of it. Why did you choose to go with that? It looks good, I don’t think I would have thought to use it. Great posting.
-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."
NDwoodworker
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posted 146 days ago
The table does have the simplistic design that I love in rustic furniture, the elm top has good character that adds nicely to the design, good work.
-- Stuart, North Dakota
rikkor
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posted 146 days ago
I am not normally a big fan of rustic, but I really like this table.
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jm82435
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posted 146 days ago
Wow, that is one good looking table!!! I love that top.
-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever... - Keats
paddyo
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posted 139 days ago
I don’t see a lot of “rustic” in this piece because my eyes are drawn to the gouping of grain patterns you created in the top. The table is beautiful, but looks comfortable and usable as well. Thanks for sharing!
-- Pat, Hoover,AL Fresh cut wood smells almost as good as fresh baked bread!