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One of my daughters asked me to make her a coffee table for her front room so this is what she gets.

This table is made using Burled Redwood with Argentine, natural edge, Mesquite legs. There are three legs for leveling ease and to complement the shape of the top being used. My daughter had said she was going to put metal legs on whatever I built so these legs are easily removed by cutting them off at the mounting area under the table top. I am not too sure this is what she wanted, but there it is. She can ask for something else if this is not to her liking.

I used the same finish I use for my rocking chairs and most other projects as seen at www. kappelusa.com. A mixture of Tung oil and Bees wax with a little bit of urethane I find is an excellent finish. I didn't want a high gloss finish so I spread and rubbed the liquid until it was dry, about five minutes, rather than letting it dry on its own.

This same mixture finish is on four of my rockers in our living room and has not needed a refinish for over six years.

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Gorgeous
If she wants metal legs, please have her seek some design counseling
 

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Totally unique and gorgeous wood.
 

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Nice - we've been working on some similar projects with redwood burls. They finish beautifully!

We actually harden them to be more durable tops then go into the final finishing process.
 

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I want…no, I NEED one of these. If your daughter does not want it my address is…... LOL Well done!
 

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I'm jealous of the material you had to work with. Where did it come from?
 

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I brought the wood with me when I came from California. I have more for sale.
Thanks for the enjoyable comments.
As you folks know Redwood is a soft wood so a table top should be treated in some way to guard against too many afflictions from daily use. I did this, but hesitate to go into the details fearing some misunderstanding.
 

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That is a gorgeous table! It would be criminal to take those mesquite legs off. I'm curious as to how you "hardened" the redwood. Redwood is some beautiful stuff if it just weren't so damage prone.
 

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I have looked at this table several times ,what a fantastic project . No words really do it justice.
Dave
 

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Dear RCG

I just bought a 59 by apx 24 inch slab of the same or very similar material. They guy said it had been buried and was recovered and it has a lot of figure and the natural edge all around. I have been experimenting with finishes and will check out the link. I would appreciate knowing how to harden it to protect it from damage.

BTW in the last two photos can you see they face of a bearded man who is scratching his chin?

Thanks,
Natalie
 

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Experiment with Behlen "Rockhaed table top urethane varnish"

I liked and used a bit less glass then this product naturally gives.
 

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The table is GORGEOUS, but I'm not surprised. Just what I was wanting. Thank you Daddy!!! Can't wait to see it in person, in my living room.
 

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Fantastic table! Gorgeous top and awesome legs. Like the finish as well. Great job!
 
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