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Concrete and mahogany table

Project by Nate Noe posted 544 days ago 962 views 13 times favorited 28 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I’ve been growing to like concrete more and more. I decided to incorporate it as an inlay and use a warm, rich wood to compliment it. The legs are subtly curved plywood with a veneer and the top is solid 2×4’s. The joints are all doweled, with some being exposed.

-- Nate, denver CO


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Scott Bryan

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posted 544 days ago

Nate,

This is a nice piece. And the design is quite interesting. You certainly do think outside the traditional woodworking box and “boldly go where no woodworker has gone before”.

Well done and another nice example of blended materials.

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.

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acanthuscarver

156 posts in 606 days


posted 544 days ago

Nicely done. The design has a distinct Japanese feel. I like it and the blending of wood and concrete works very well together. Keep it up.

-- Chuck Bender, period furniture maker, www.acanthus.com

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SteveV

77 posts in 993 days


posted 544 days ago

Very nice. Love the scale and proportions of the curved legs. Did you create the concrete top first then build around it?

Steve

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Joey

259 posts in 709 days


posted 544 days ago

nice table, and it is certainly different. the curves of the legs, the jointery and the concrete all add alot of visual interest to it.

-- Joey, Magee, Ms http://woodnwaresms.com

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molarman

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posted 543 days ago

Nate – That’s a beaut!!! Can you please describe your technique for radiusing the apron/stretcher ends where they meet the inside curve of the leg?

-- Woodworking is not a destination....it's a joinery !!! http://smilesrus.com/pages/woodgallery.html

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USCJeff

899 posts in 962 days


posted 543 days ago

Don’t see concrete much here on LJ’s. Nicely done. I bet it’s pretty heavy/solid. Don’t have to worry too much about coasters I suppose.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

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FritzM

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posted 543 days ago

Another great piece Nate! You seem to effortlessly shift between a more industrial look as shown in your outdoor glass top table and this refined elegant design. I’m curious about the casting of the top as well? cast-in-place or precast? and what specific material is that? It’s so consistent in color.

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

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bfd

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posted 543 days ago

Nate. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE The mixed use of material! The leg shape is so elegant.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

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Kerry

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posted 543 days ago

Very nice. Did you seal the concrete? I imagine this would work great for outdoor furniture as well.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

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Jon3

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posted 543 days ago

Very interesting. Do you use any kind of concrete sealer, or does the top remain porous? How do you deal with movement issues?

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GaryK

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posted 543 days ago

That’s a very interesting use of concrete. I also like the legs.

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

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TomK

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posted 543 days ago

I like the joinery on the curved pieces too. Very nice!

-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke

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Nate Noe

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posted 543 days ago

Thanks for the comments,
I cast the concrete first using plexi-glass so it would come out glossy smooth without having the mess of grinding and polishing. I sealed it with two coats of stone/granite/concrete sealer that doesn’t alter the natural color of the concrete (which is off the shelf from the Depot). I’m guessing it will still collect rings and spots, but I want it to naturally age and patina.
Where the aprons meet the inside radius of the legs is actually a straight cut. Since the curve is so subtle I didn’t have to round the ends apron supports.

-- Nate, denver CO

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Woodhacker

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posted 543 days ago

Very Nice Nate! So where do concrete trees grow? Is it a hardwood or a softwood? Open grain, or closed grain? Is it quarter or rift sawn? It looks like it’d be very hard on tools. :)

Seriously, it looks great. Thanks for posting.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Blake

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posted 543 days ago

Really interesting marriage of materials and outstanding design as usual. You don’t even need coasters for your drinks!

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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Napaman

3486 posts in 971 days


posted 543 days ago

very nice…I love those legs!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Jarrod Zion Murphree

348 posts in 617 days


posted 543 days ago

That’s cool. Creative, and great use of inexpensive materials. I’ve built a few concrete counters, but never used it in furniture. Definitely an inspiring piece.

Thanks for posting.

Later,
JM

-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/

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pyromedic602

165 posts in 642 days


posted 542 days ago

In favorites list. nuff said

-- Pyromedic602, free wood is always good wood

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jockmike2

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posted 541 days ago

I’ve never seen concrete look so beautiful. And believe me I’ve worked tons of concrete. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Kaleo

200 posts in 1034 days


posted 541 days ago

Nate-
Bro that is a beautiful table. I actually just poured my first concrete countertop the yesterday. And man have I got some ideas running through my head about combining the two, wood and concrete. Very nicely done man.

-- Kaleo , http://www.kalafinefurniture.com

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darryl

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posted 540 days ago

that’s a great looking table. I really like the look of the curved legs.

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

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handyman_pk

24 posts in 539 days


posted 538 days ago

simple but stylish

-- when you lose, Don't lose lesson

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SPHinTampa

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posted 535 days ago

Beautiful work

-- Shawn, I ask in order to learn

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Arnold

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posted 406 days ago

Nice Legs!!!
Errr…
Ahem!!
You know…
In a woodworking kind a way

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SCOTSMAN

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posted 406 days ago

I am fascinated by this technique of concrete for worktops- funiture tops is it really smooth with no air bubbles ?did you vibrate or just shuffle it to get rid of the air trapped in these normally/Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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Zuki

1229 posts in 971 days


posted 406 days ago

I missed this one. Tks Alistair for bringing it back.

Great work.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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hrvoje

116 posts in 242 days


posted 153 days ago

i love concrete + wood..
i had a few ideas on c+w but didnt get around to make them..few chairs and tables..wood is warm and concrete cold so its a great contrast.did u put armature in there.
what do u think if i make the template of plywood how would it come out?

-- hrvoje

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a1Jim

16769 posts in 471 days


posted 153 days ago

Most unique design and good build well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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