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Manicure Table

Project by Tony posted 426 days ago 663 views 1 time favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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)


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Woodwrecker

469 posts in 454 days


posted 426 days ago

Really nice work Tony. You have some great skill.

-- Eric

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Dick, & Barb Cain

6991 posts in 1178 days


posted 426 days ago

A very attractive, & petite design Tony.

Also great craftsmanship.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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CharlieM1958

7466 posts in 1097 days


posted 426 days ago

Beautiful piece, Tony. I love the purple heart trim.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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woodyone

234 posts in 469 days


posted 426 days ago

Very nice, i like the contrast between the walnut and the birch. Well done.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

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SawdustMill

65 posts in 610 days


posted 426 days ago

Man, those are some tight dovetails :) The contrast is really nice

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Bob #2

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posted 426 days ago

Very ultra modern Tony.
Fine crafstmanship as usual.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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woodworm

7828 posts in 469 days


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?

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Tony

808 posts in 908 days


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)

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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

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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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?

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Blake

2715 posts in 753 days


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.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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ND2ELK

6065 posts in 652 days


posted 425 days ago

Exqusite detail and design. You did a beautiful job on this table. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Dennis Zongker

1005 posts in 470 days


posted 425 days ago

Sweet!!! Love the dovetails.

-- Dennis Zongker

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bhack

241 posts in 599 days


posted 425 days ago

Everyone else has said all that I would say. I see a little Shaker style in the legs though.

-- Bill - If I knew GRANDKIDS were so much fun I would have had them first.

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Tony

808 posts in 908 days


posted 425 days ago

Bloonose - No offence taken. The PH was my inspiration, with the customers approval.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

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Les Hastings

948 posts in 651 days


posted 425 days ago

Well done Tony! Nice design too.

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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DAN

6396 posts in 861 days


posted 425 days ago

very creative ! you have a winner !

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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jeanmarc

1750 posts in 594 days


posted 424 days ago

nice work.Beautiful design.Beautiful piece,

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Michael Brailsford

212 posts in 472 days


posted 405 days ago

excellent work

-- Michael A. Brailsford

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John Gray

1722 posts in 764 days


posted 405 days ago

OUTSTANDING!!!!! Please post more of your work?

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

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