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Here are some pics of a sofa table I made using Tasmanian Blackwood with Red Gum as bread board ends.
The table is approx 80cm tall, 135cm long and 45cm wide.
Timbers were cut to size using a Festool TS75 plunge saw, all joints are either 5mm or 6mm dominoes and the table was prepared for finishing using Festool RO150, ETS150/3 random orbital sanders and a Festool DTS400 delta finishing sander.
Jointing of the top and shelf boards was done using only the TS75.
Thicknessing and resawing were done with generic planer and bandsaw. (Taiwanese).
The table is finished in Wattyl Scandinavian oil, then sealed with UBeaut Traditional Wax then buffed with a Swansdown mop.
Regards,
Rob
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Blake
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posted 108 days ago
Wow, this is gorgeous. I have a new appreciation for work like this after making my first table this month. I love those Red Gum breadboard ends.
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Woodhacker
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posted 108 days ago
Wow, that’s a great piece Rob! I’ve never heard of Tasmanian Blackwood, but it looks beautiful. I assume it’s a hardwood, what’s it like to work with? How does it compare to working with more common hardwoods, for example walnut or oak?
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Rob
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posted 108 days ago
Thanks guys,
WH, Blackwood is a member of the Wattle family and grows in swampy regions of Tasmania and southern Victoria.
It is reasonably easy to work, but has a tendency to tear out, particularly when routing rabbets or dados. It also scars easily when sanding, so thorough elimination of swirlies before moving between grits is essential. Also its dust isn’t particularly good for one’s lungs so very good dust extraction is a must.
Other than that, its good timber to work! But I think you’ll agree that these issues are well worth the effort when you see the results. The variation in colours from reds to browns and greens along with the prominent grain pattern really make it stand out.
Regards,
Rob
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Dusty56
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posted 108 days ago
SHE’S A REAL BEAUTY !!
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trifern
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posted 107 days ago
Beautiful sofa table. Thank you for sharing.
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DAN
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posted 107 days ago
fun posting … welll done project
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Napaman
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posted 107 days ago
nice table!!!
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jockmike2
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posted 107 days ago
Gorgeous, beautiful and what he said.
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Grumpy
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posted 107 days ago
Nice piece of furniture Rob.
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BobR
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posted 106 days ago
Great table Rob. Blackwood is one of my favourite timbers. The bread board ends have worked well.
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Jon3
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posted 106 days ago
Love that red gum. Really attractive wood.