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Another tea table. This one is copied from an original table that exhibits characteristics of tables made in both Salem, Mass. and Newport, Rhode Island. The wood is mahogany. The top is a single, solid mahogany crotch. The color is achieved with water based analine dye. The top is finished with a tung oil and varnish mix. The base is finished in shellac.
-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, www.acanthus.com
9 comments so far
DAN
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posted 568 days ago
another masterpiece
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
Scott Bryan
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posted 568 days ago
Bruce,
This is another wonderful table.
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.
tomd
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posted 568 days ago
Beautiful table and excellecnt workmanship.
-- Tom D
GaryK
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Man I started carving a set of ball and claw feet years ago. I got about half way through and they have
been sitting there taunting me ever since.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
acanthuscarver
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posted 568 days ago
Thanks for all the compliments. Gary, I’d love to see those in progress shots of your ball and claw feet.
-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, www.acanthus.com
Davesfunwoodworking
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posted 568 days ago
Very nice table. I really like the legs. Great job!!! I would like to learn how to build legs like that.
-- Davesfunwoodworking
CharlieM1958
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Fantastic table, Chuck.
Gary, c’mon….now we all want to see you finish those feet and get them posted.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Grumpy
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posted 567 days ago
Beaut job Chuck.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
matt garcia
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This is an awesome tea table. I’ve been collecting pics to try and inspire me to attempt one. I just love period furniture!! I too will try a ball and claw leg, one day!! Chuck, I’m jealous of you!!!
-- Matt, Houston Texas