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Here is the latest creation from my workshop. The table is to be used as a manicure table, and is designed to the customers requirements.
The measurements are 750mm (H) x 800mm (W) cm x 350 mm (D) closed. Raising the leaf, increases the depth to 600 mm.
The main material is Black Walnut, the secondary material is Birch (drawer sides, back and base), the inlay is purple heart.
The table has no stain or grain filler, as this would have made it too dark, and I really wanted to show the book matched table off. The final finish was 3 coats of Osmo polyx oil sanded to 600 grit, and the final protection is 2 coats of Fiddes Mellow wax (Georgian Mahogany).
The customer wanted some storage within the table and also wings/leaves on the side. When I investigated the drawer size, I found that conventional drawers would have been too small to meet the needs of the customer. I was also not very happy with the appearance of extra leaves on the sides of the table. So as compromise, I made false drawer fronts, highlighted with Purple heart to draw the eye away from the sides of the table. The drawers on the side of the table now are large enough inside for the customer and also serve as the table top extensions required.
A fun project, the total time to complete this project was 45 hours, including the design, redesign and finishing.
There are more photographs on my website for those of you who are interested.
-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)































20 comments so far
Woodwrecker
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posted 426 days ago
Really nice work Tony. You have some great skill.
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Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 426 days ago
A very attractive, & petite design Tony.
Also great craftsmanship.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 426 days ago
Beautiful piece, Tony. I love the purple heart trim.
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woodyone
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posted 426 days ago
Very nice, i like the contrast between the walnut and the birch. Well done.
Woody.
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SawdustMill
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posted 426 days ago
Man, those are some tight dovetails :) The contrast is really nice
Bob #2
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posted 426 days ago
Very ultra modern Tony.
Fine crafstmanship as usual.
Bob
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woodworm
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posted 426 days ago
Very nice design. Unique. Beautifully finished. And what more to say..
One question : Do you need to turn or pull the false front drawer’s knob to open the side drawer?
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Tony
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posted 426 days ago
Woodorm: The knobs are purely decorative, the handles/pulls for the drawers are the lids/extensions.
Bob: Ultra modern – Oh dear! I was trying to get a classic look – Tapered pencil legs, M&T and Dovetail joinery, Leaf table extension with a rule joint.
I guess for people at our age, Sheraton (1751 – 1806) and Chippendale (1718 – 1799) are mere whippersnappers and are producing modern style furniture.
Sawdust: Thanks, but it was the Leigh jig, not my saw and chisels that made them so tight.
-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)
SCOTSMAN
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posted 426 days ago
Beautiful design and workmanship really well made I particularily like the purpleheart stringing well done again kind regards. Alistair
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Bloonose
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posted 425 days ago
Had a look at the pictures on your website of the table, very nice indeed, but I’m not keen on the purpleheart, perhaps when its faded a little? Sorry for the crit! Did the cutomer request it?
Blake
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posted 425 days ago
This is great, Tony. I like how the design turned out based on the needs of your customer. It is very delicate and beautiful… perfect for its purpose.
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ND2ELK
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posted 425 days ago
Exqusite detail and design. You did a beautiful job on this table. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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Dennis Zongker
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posted 425 days ago
Sweet!!! Love the dovetails.
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bhack
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posted 425 days ago
Everyone else has said all that I would say. I see a little Shaker style in the legs though.
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Tony
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posted 425 days ago
Bloonose - No offence taken. The PH was my inspiration, with the customers approval.
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Les Hastings
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posted 425 days ago
Well done Tony! Nice design too.
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
DAN
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posted 425 days ago
very creative ! you have a winner !
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jeanmarc
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posted 424 days ago
nice work.Beautiful design.Beautiful piece,
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Michael Brailsford
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posted 405 days ago
excellent work
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John Gray
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posted 405 days ago
OUTSTANDING!!!!! Please post more of your work?
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