| Project by TheAleGuy | posted 01-28-2013 06:04 AM | 1140 views | 0 times favorited | 7 comments |  |
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This is the hardest project to date as I’m still working on it. Working in the pub due to it being 6 degrees outside and an unheated garage. The client wanted to use a tree they cut down from there own tree farm over a year ago. Kiln and drying the wood to planing, cutting, sanding for hours. I have built complete houses, bar rooms, offices, media rooms faster and easier than this trestle table. I’m now in the finishing of the top with 10 coats of Rust-Oleum polyurethane each coat sanded with 1500 grit paper and 0000 steel wool. The table is solid cherry the base measures 39” x 62” to hold the massive top of 84” X 48” by 1” thick. I have a new love, understanding and appreciation of woodworking also the mistakes and pains. I only hope and pray that this table will last the client through generations of great dinners.
-- J. L. , Kinsman, Ohio
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a1Jim
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#1 posted 01-28-2013 06:18 AM
Good work a unique design.
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TopamaxSurvivor
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#2 posted 01-28-2013 09:14 AM
Looks good from here!
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#3 posted 01-28-2013 12:00 PM
Really nice table
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#4 posted 01-28-2013 12:27 PM
Beautiful! I have one of these on my list of to do, but first, I have to learn how to make chairs!
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#5 posted 02-07-2013 02:48 PM
I know what you mean about the sanding. I have a suggestion. Find a cabinet shop or woodworking place near by. Ask them if they would run your tops through their drum sander. Some have a 36’’ or 48’’ wide machine. Usually a minimum charge of say $20.00. Its well worth it and will come out flat and very smooth.
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#6 posted 02-07-2013 02:49 PM
That’s a nice piece. Congratulations.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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ldl
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#7 posted 02-07-2013 04:22 PM
Good looking table. Did you turn the legs? Nice job.
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