| Project by doorslammer | posted 106 days ago | 637 views | 2 times favorited | 23 comments | ![]() |
Here are a couple solid walnut countertops I did for a friend who is a custom home builder. This was my first stabb at commissioned work, so I was a little nervous. Obviously nothing is ever perfect, but you never know what people will choose to pick apart. The tops themselves are simply edge joined face grain tops with a French Baroque edge.
-- Aaron
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23 comments so far
Bureaucrat
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posted 106 days ago
This is fantastic. I love the contrast. The workmanship seems wonderful. Thanks for posting.
-- Gary, Stoughton, WI, USA
Huckleberry
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posted 106 days ago
Looks great, I would have been nervous also making them out of solid wood. Great job the more commissions that you do the more your confidence will build.
-- Something that goes unnoticed will never be remembered.
scarpenter002
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posted 106 days ago
Beautiful work. I’m sure the homeowners are going to love them.
-- Scott in Texas
trifern
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posted 106 days ago
Gorgeous stuff. Thanks for sharing Aaron.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
jerryw
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posted 106 days ago
pretty impressive counter tops! when we built our home 20 years ago i made oak counter tops, manly because it was cheaper than regular tops. they have held up real well. that also got me into making cutting boards because the wife threaten everyone with bodily harm if they cut up her counter tops.
thanks for the post.
-- jerryw-wva.
Bigbuck
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posted 106 days ago
Very nice counter tops.
-- Glenn, New Mexico
Rob Drown
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posted 106 days ago
They look beautiful. What did you finish them with?
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ND2ELK
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posted 106 days ago
Very nicely done. Your tops look great. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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thetimberkid
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posted 106 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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MsDebbieP
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posted 105 days ago
stunning!
And DID the owners nitpick about them?
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Greg Wurst
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posted 105 days ago
Those tops look great. I hope the owner enjoys them.
Dusty56
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posted 105 days ago
FANTASTIC !!!! You should be proud and hopefully paid VERY well for your talents.The profile is awesome on these tops . Have a great day and thanks for sharing : )
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griff
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posted 105 days ago
Aaron , these tops look great.
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brunob
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posted 105 days ago
Very impressive.
-- Bruce from Central New York
MVWOODWORKS
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posted 105 days ago
Very nice countertops!! The customer should be quite pleased. Thanks for sharing!!
-- Pat, Colorado
Grumpy
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posted 104 days ago
Beaut work Aaron.
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Karson
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posted 104 days ago
Great looking counter tops. A very nice job.
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Douglas Krueger
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posted 103 days ago
The first job is always the hardest to endure, you have done yourself proud. The bold grain of the walnut stands out very beautifully.
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Quixote
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posted 103 days ago
If I were to pick these apart…
I’d do so carefully so I could reinstall them in my home.
Looks good.
Q
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DaveH
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posted 102 days ago
Great work! What is the finish?
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Bob #2
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posted 102 days ago
I almost missed this one. What a pretty piece!
The joints look unreal!
What finish?
Bob
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doorslammer
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posted 101 days ago
I finished these with about 3 coats of Tung Oil.
-- Aaron
Bigdogs117
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posted 99 days ago
Excellent counter tops. I would be very pleased with how these turned out. Thanks for the post
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