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That is a really interesting effect. Good thinking!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

what kind of finish will you use?

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

This is a very unique table. The grain pattern on the top gives it an interesting look.

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.

It’s a neat look. Are the top blocks just glued together? Also wondering how they are attached at the bottom.

I’m wondering about wood movement if the 2×4’s were lumber stock it would be close to 20% moisture and with the grain going in different directions it will be interesting to see how she holds.

I’m interested because I have a dining table in mind along this idea.

-- There is no such thing as scrap wood!, http://www.saltrivergallery.com

Very nice!

-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com

I think that’s pretty cool looking. I can’t wait to see it with finish on it.

i just watched the Woodwhisperer’s video on end grain cutting boards and I am real excited to try it…but now this looks cool…

-- Matt, Napa, CA: Lj's...I love logging on--I feel so young after being around teenagers all day!

I like it !

-- Hey ! I was born in IOWA .... don't blame me

Thank you for the kind words! I actually made this table more than a year ago and have not noticed any wood movement. The lumber was very dry when I cut it, so this may have limited the shrinkage or I was just lucky. The top is just placed in the 1/2” rabbet “tray” without any fasteners (the edge holds it in place). It is so heavy that its not going anywhere. All the pieces are only glued with regular yellow glue. As for finish I have still not done anything. I like the look of it as it is and it is not a piece that gets much use, so I don’t really feel I need to protect it, but maybe one day I’ll do something.

I look at my scrap and think firewood. You look at scrap and think table. That’s ingenuity, I gotta get me some of that. Very cool.

-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.

MDF,

What do you use the table for? One spilled drink may put a “finish” to your unfinished look. THe table looks great, and I like the idea. I need to stop using those scrap pieces of lumber as firewood. Thanks for sharing.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Thanks for the feedback MDF. It’s a neat table

A coat of oil would probable make that end grain pop. Now you have encouraged me to peruse that dining table I had in mind.

-- There is no such thing as scrap wood!, http://www.saltrivergallery.com

Nice table, I really like the idea of the table’s weight holding it in place. Clever!

-- cough...cough....next big purchase is a wood for the next project, Mark

Very interesting looking table. Great job.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

I likey.

-- Jarrod, Eagle Nest, NM

I really like this table. The pattern on the top is outstanding. It is a real cool effect with the pieces that have the pith. I also like how you photographed the piece.

-- bfd, Folsom, CA

I agree with all the above statements. And again ask if you will put some oil on that top, you are making us all way too nervous. (maybe some mineral spirits just to see the grain pop as you take a picture to post for us) please.
that way it will go back to the natural look until when and if you put a final finish on. Thanks.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

OK! You are all right. I’ll give it some oil and post the photos ASAP.

sweet! i love exposed end grain and there is a ton of it there! great simple table! I agree with bfd, the photography is great. Your folding chair seems to have been shot in the same spot…... is that your backyard? I’d love to see a blog about your photo setup if/when you have time. camera, settings, etc?

-- Fritz Oakland, Ca http://www.muegenburg.com (dedicated to my other hobby)

Here it is with an Oil finish. I am not quite sure what I think about it yet ;).

FritzM – Thanks! Yes, it is my backyard. We live by a lake, so it’s a perfect setting. I don’t have a fancy photo-setup, just an old Sony 5Mpix camera and great Florida sunlight.

Thanks,

Mads

hmmm…. yeah, I think I liked it without the finish. although, it does need to be protected from the inevitable spill as mentioned above. I’m not a finishing expert, but I wonder if a mat lacquer on the base with oil on the top would have been better. there is something about the grain pattern and color of oiled red oak that I don’t like. The top looks great though. Still a sweet table!

-- Fritz Oakland, Ca http://www.muegenburg.com (dedicated to my other hobby)