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Arts and Crafts Cherry Dining Table

Project by Bob posted 552 days ago 633 views 3 times favorited 17 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is my masterpiece. I was inspired by a Thos. Moser table and wanted to build something that would replace our tiny dining table, and be able to seat 10 when fully extended.

The middle leg is split in half, and each side forms a tripod, so the table is very sturdy when extended. There are two leaves, which are undergoing final sanding and prep for finishing. The finish is three coats of danish oil (four on the top) followed by two coats of wax. I was a little hesitant to do this finish for a dining table, but I love the look of this finish on cherry, and since I applied it originally, it will be easy for me to touch it up when needed.

This has been the most ambitious thing I’ve tried, and after sinking $1,000 into it for the lumber, I was under a lot of pressure to deliver. I think it turned out great.

If you’re interested in more details of the construction, check out my blog: www.oakparkwoodworker.com.

-- Bob, Oak Park Il, OakParkWoodworker.com


17 comments so far

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trifern

7896 posts in 667 days


posted 552 days ago

That truly is a masterpiece Bob. The cherry is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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bbqking

332 posts in 623 days


posted 552 days ago

Nothing says it better than going for broke, man. Being an Arts & Crafts builder myself, I’m here to tell you that this is great stuff. Nice clean lines, simple, timeless, Craftsman design that your grandkids’ grandkids will appreciate. I love it when builders aren’t afraid to use good thick lumber. As always, bbqKing

-- bbqKing, Lawrenceville

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Scott Bryan

20805 posts in 722 days


posted 552 days ago

Bob,

You did a wonderful job on this table. I am a fan of arts and crafts furniture and cherry is my favorite wood with which to work. What is not to like about this table!!!!

Thanks for posting this. You just made my day.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 623 days


posted 552 days ago

Fantastic table Bob! It is truly beautiful! You did a great job on the contruction. Thanks for sharing it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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blackcherry

731 posts in 723 days


posted 552 days ago

You got to love the table but you got to love the saving even more…Thos. Moser is like the oil barren of today no mercy…nice project enjoy the ageing process…Blkcherry

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teenagewoodworker

2482 posts in 668 days


posted 552 days ago

that is a masterpiece. i love the look of cherry, it is such a beautiful wood and will age wonderfully too. thanks for the post.

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tenontim

1319 posts in 644 days


posted 552 days ago

Very nice job on this table, Bob. The cherry will change into a really nice patina over the years. Did you make the chairs too?

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

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griff

942 posts in 662 days


posted 552 days ago

Great looking table, it is truly a masterpiece

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

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Todd A. Clippinger

5655 posts in 999 days


posted 552 days ago

Thos. Moser has been an inspiration to many a woodworker including myself. I think you did a great job!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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DaveConry

39 posts in 597 days


posted 552 days ago

That is a beautiful table Bob. Thanks for sharing it with us.

-- Evil can only thrive when good men do nothing.......E. Burke

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BrianM

115 posts in 652 days


posted 551 days ago

Excellent job Bob. Be proud of that one!

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

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jjohn

391 posts in 613 days


posted 551 days ago

I like the way you designed the middle leg to split. Very nice job.

-- JJohn

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SPalm

951 posts in 782 days


posted 551 days ago

Very very nice. I love it. That is a lot of work. Moser and his sons would be proud.

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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Dusty56

3518 posts in 588 days


posted 551 days ago

Such a wonderful looking table and the Cherry speaks for itself only to keep getting richer in color over the years…CONGRATULATIONS : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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Bob

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posted 551 days ago

Tim, the chairs are Crate and Barrel, so no credit to me. But was a lot faster than if I made them!

-- Bob, Oak Park Il, OakParkWoodworker.com

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Kipster

1072 posts in 653 days


posted 551 days ago

Bob well done, I love the cherry, I’m sure this will be well worth the investment. When your eating on it and a grandchild asks where the table came from, you won’t think about the money, you’ll just have a great story to tell.

Thanks for the post.

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

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John Gray

1757 posts in 785 days


posted 551 days ago

Great job I love cherry.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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