Coffee Table - Walnut/Ash

looks very nicely done. congratulations on your first piece of furniture

-- John , Central PA , www.jcsterling.com on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/JC-Sterling-fine-furniture/104430802928776

Nice work. I would never guess this to be a “first piece of furniture”, especially from a design and attention to detail perspective.

-- Brian Havens, Woodworker http://brianhavens.com

nicely done, nothing like building something for yourself.

That is a great looking table. I like the design, the little Greene and Greene touches,the contrasting colours. Overall a great build. If this is your first furniture project you are off to a great start!

-- Peter, Woodbridge, Ontario

Nice table…really like the wood combo…and the drawer is a nice touch….What did you finish it with??

-- To realize our true destiny, we must be guided not by a myth from our past, but by a vision of our future

Nicely done! I like the contrast in color, as it does “Pop” out at your more.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

Love it. I really love your choice of woods.

-- I wish wood grew on trees so that this was a cheaper hobby.

That’s really nice!

-- Woodworking for the hobbyist woodworker. http://sawdustking.com

Really beautiful table. And the ash top looks great.
I have a question .When I see the dovetails joints I cant understand, why are you left a marking lines?

-- Maraziukas, Lithuania, http://www.facebook.com/MMwoodwoking

Nice work. Love the soft G&G style you have incorparated into this.

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

that is a really nice looking table and great mixture of wood.

how did you attach the top to the base?

Beautiful, great job!! Like the design.

-- Jack, Albuquerque

Thank you guys!!!

MontanaBob – I finished it with two coats of Minwax Antique Oil Finish. This is also the first time I’ve worked with walnut and I am quite amazed how the grain comes out when finish has been applied.

maraziukas – A teacher of mine said that seeing the marking lines indicate that it was hand cut. I was also taking a hand tools class when this table was made and I wanted to see how it would look. In my opinion, leaving it on, or not, will also depend on the style of the furniture.

lanaug – The top is screwed to the base from underneath, with the screwholes on the base being a bit wider to allow for wood movement of the top.

Very nice job on this table. The Greene brothers would be proud. My son likes the ash/walnut combination and I’ve made a few pieces for him using them. Nice contrast with the light and dark. Keep up the good work and thanks for the post.

-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com