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I needed a table for our sunroom and wanted to use up left over materials from various projects, including building a house. I had a variety of hardwood flooring, which I cut into wedges and used in the outer section.
The table is 64 in across and the center section is 36 in, so it will comfortably accommodate 8 people. The center is mounted on a bearing to make a turntable.
While it is essentially circular, I decided that the outer band, made of 2 in thick solid cherry would look better retaining the octagonal shape. The trestle base is 1 1/2 in spruce with cherry used for the features. The top is treated with epoxy for durability and once it is fully set, I will reduce the gloss to a satin.
This was a plan-as-I-went project, but I did draw up the base to scale to get the shapes i wanted. The center mosaic is modeled after a tile mosaic that I have in two locations in the house.
if anyone knows the history or meaning of that design, I’d be interested in finding out (I think).
the hardwood in the radial pattern is cherry, maple, birch, oak and some Brazilian cherry. The mosaic is pine, cedar and some maple. A piece of 3/4 ply is under both sections.
On this project I set a new record for myself in producing scraps and sawdust. It’s winter so most of it went into the fireplace. The only metal in the table is the brackets and bolts that secure the top to the base. Oh yes… and the turntable bearing.
-- -- Rolf
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nitewalker41
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#1 posted 537 days ago
Lets eat:-), it is really a nice looking table, “You did Yourself Proud”
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nbistecche
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#2 posted 537 days ago
Thats really nice man!
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a1Jim
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#3 posted 537 days ago
That’s one amazing table ,a true one of a kind design and a fine build. Beautiful.
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RetiredCoastie
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#4 posted 537 days ago
Rolf all I can say is WOW! That is a beautiful table.
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#5 posted 537 days ago
Beautiful Work! I like the design in the middle.
Nate
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bugz
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#6 posted 537 days ago
Super nice, truly one of a kind.
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Andreas
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#7 posted 537 days ago
Absolutely beautiful! How do you deal with wood expansion when the grain is running in different directions like this?
johnstoneb
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#8 posted 537 days ago
Beautiful work
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Monte Pittman
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#9 posted 537 days ago
Casual? That’s for fine dining sir.
Beautiful work.
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Cajun Box Sculptor
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#10 posted 537 days ago
Awesome dining table…a good use of leftover wood to say the least.
shipwright
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#11 posted 537 days ago
Nice work and a great design.
The top is obviously eye catching but I really like the trestle details and the lazy susan inset ideas.
Some good thought processes involved here.
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kdc68
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#12 posted 537 days ago
Wow… that is a beautiful table. Incredible craftsmanship !
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Jorge G.
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#13 posted 537 days ago
Wow, I would not put that outside….. :-)
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#14 posted 537 days ago
Very lovely, I especially like the center! Your work is impeccable!
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Kyle
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#15 posted 537 days ago
This is so nice. You did a really great job on this.
-- Kyle
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