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My first table

Project by bradyvan posted 527 days ago 471 views 1 time favorited 19 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Since I just started woodworking, I decided to take a class at the local community college. It was definitely worth it. Not only did I find out about shop safety, where to expect tearout, and how to use the tools to the best of their ability, but I also was able to make this table. I decided on lyptus because I liked the environmental aspect and I loved the color. I’m waiting to see how it ages. Of course, I had someone helping me the whole way through, but I thought it turned out nice. Now I just don’t know where to put it!

-- -Brady, Austin, Texas, Y'all


19 comments so far

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Greg Wurst

713 posts in 711 days


posted 527 days ago

Looks like a good table to put next to a chair or couch and put a lamp on.

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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CharlieM1958

7466 posts in 1097 days


posted 527 days ago

That is really excellent, especially for a first table.

Don’t even ask my wife about the problem of where to put the stuff I make. I think if I sneak one more thing into the house, she’s going to put me out of the house.

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

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teenagewoodworker

2470 posts in 647 days


posted 527 days ago

thats a nice table. i like the look of the lyptus too. thanks for the post.

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moshel

466 posts in 562 days


posted 526 days ago

I am still afraid of table :-) very nice table, i like the fact that it turned out not very dark.

-- The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep...

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Davesfunwoodworking

259 posts in 754 days


posted 526 days ago

I like this table. Really nice color. Good job.

-- Davesfunwoodworking

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Brad_Nailor

1192 posts in 836 days


posted 526 days ago

Very nice work. I am loving the Lyptus…great grain and color, and a nice job with the finish!

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

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Jarrod Zion Murphree

347 posts in 602 days


posted 526 days ago

Lyptus is one of my faves…. very nice work.

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

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ND2ELK

6065 posts in 652 days


posted 526 days ago

Very nice table. You did a great job on it. For a new woodworker it was a great idea to take some woodworking classes. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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GaryK

9497 posts in 867 days


posted 526 days ago

Nice clean lines. Great job!

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

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Kipster

1072 posts in 631 days


posted 526 days ago

Very nice lines and well balanced

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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darryl

1370 posts in 1205 days


posted 526 days ago

it’s a great start to your woodworking career!
I just build a similar sized table. I skipped out on the drawer though!
great work.

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

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Dusty56

3401 posts in 566 days


posted 526 days ago

very nice figure in that Lyptus top…I have a sweet piece of that also and haven’t made anything with it yet…now the wheels are turning …thanks for posting this …..What type of finish , please ?

-- 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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matt garcia

678 posts in 550 days


posted 526 days ago

That’s a great table!! I bet you’re proud of it!! All it takes is a project to come out this nice, and your off. Now you have to start looking for deals on lumber, cause once your hooked, thats it!! First tables are great, I love mine!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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Scott Bryan

20068 posts in 700 days


posted 526 days ago

Brady,

This is a nice table. It has nice clean lines and you did a good job on the construction.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

-- 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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jockmike2

7222 posts in 1125 days


posted 526 days ago

Another great looking table. You really did a good job on the stain. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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scopemonkey

128 posts in 1042 days


posted 526 days ago

Ditto on all the comments. Very nice work. I like the clean lines and tapered legs.

-- GSY from N. Idaho

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bradyvan

22 posts in 527 days


posted 526 days ago

Dusty56 – I used a finish called “tried and true” that I found at Woodcraft. It takes some time, but is easy to put on.

Thank you all for the very nice comments.

-- -Brady, Austin, Texas, Y'all

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Bradford

783 posts in 701 days


posted 525 days ago

Nice job. You did it the right way. By learning to make the table the correct way, with the correct procedure and tools, you skip wasting wood and finishing supplies. That is a beautiful project.

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

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cowboy

64 posts in 666 days


posted 524 days ago

Congrats on your first piece and it is a very fine looking piece!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck to you on your future projects.

Cowboy

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