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LostAbbott
02-08-2012, 09:45 PM
Well in late October my wife had finally had enough stalling, and wanted a new dining table by Thanksgiving. I had been saying for a few years that I would make one and there was no way we were going to drop $6000 on a new one.


2nd night first clamp up after planing, joining, and some initial sanding.
http://i.imgur.com/DVe87.jpg

Biscuts and glue apply a little water to get an idea of final color
http://i.imgur.com/wswlM.jpg

Detail
http://i.imgur.com/NmUs9.jpg

On the legs
http://i.imgur.com/5pYLS.jpg

different angle
http://i.imgur.com/06Nr9.jpg

LostAbbott
02-08-2012, 09:48 PM
Bread board ends and teak oil
http://i.imgur.com/Iy5xa.jpg

detail
http://i.imgur.com/XnMSI.jpg

I call this the trestle but and not sure if that is the right name or not
http://i.imgur.com/38pRF.jpg

detail
http://i.imgur.com/JzNBj.jpg

Finished with MIL using the trestle. yes that is angle iron.
http://i.imgur.com/f0Hdt.jpg

LostAbbott
02-08-2012, 09:55 PM
Comparison table, I looked at this for about 10 seconds and the wife said she like it so I guess this is where the idea started. I paid about $800 for wood, these jokers wanted $6000 for the one I saw...

http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/Products/dining/tables/Eaton_1284.aspx

Ismith75
02-08-2012, 10:10 PM
Awesome piece! Nothing like be able to make something you'd otherwise buy! :tu

LostAbbott
02-08-2012, 10:31 PM
Awesome piece! Nothing like be able to make something you'd otherwise buy! :tu

I was a big Red Green fan when I was a kid. If they don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy.
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pnoon
02-08-2012, 10:52 PM
Beautiful piece, Mychal.

CigarNut
02-08-2012, 10:59 PM
Very cool Mychal -- you should be very proud!

chaase321
02-09-2012, 05:06 AM
Very nice man! Way to save some money and make the wife happy! :tu

Taki
02-09-2012, 05:43 AM
Incredible job brother :tu Looks Awesome :tu

Ed M
02-09-2012, 05:45 AM
Cool table. I'm into woodworking myself, nice job. You must have had to get about 4 buddies to help you move it into the room. Looks like it weighs about 500 Lbs.

shilala
02-09-2012, 06:43 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, Mychal!!! :tu

LostAbbott
02-09-2012, 10:34 AM
Cool table. I'm into woodworking myself, nice job. You must have had to get about 4 buddies to help you move it into the room. Looks like it weighs about 500 Lbs.

No just two of us moved it no problem. It is not lightweight, but not nearly as heavy as it looks either.

LostAbbott
02-09-2012, 10:38 AM
Here are some more shots of the finished table as well as a bench I built to go with it.

http://i.imgur.com/b8JRK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5w1fN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/e8xfn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XVxV6.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/LAyoI.jpg

LostAbbott
02-09-2012, 10:39 AM
and the finished top.

http://i.imgur.com/Y5OkK.jpg

Flynnster
02-09-2012, 11:06 AM
Looks great man. Nice work. Simply but clean

elderboy02
02-09-2012, 11:10 AM
That is very cool! Congrats! :tu

Bax
02-09-2012, 11:15 AM
Awesome job! I was just looking at getting a dining room table made:tu

Cigarcop
02-09-2012, 12:46 PM
Great job, now paint the fastening hardware black :)

Volusianator
02-09-2012, 01:25 PM
Great job, now paint the fastening hardware black :)

:tu



Very nice workmanship, love the leg joinery and breadboard edges.

LostAbbott
02-09-2012, 02:08 PM
Great job, now paint the fastening hardware black :)

I thought about that, and have done so on some other projects, but I actually prefer this stuff raw on the table, plus I am the only one who has seen it, since no one goes crawling under the table.

McSmokey
02-09-2012, 02:32 PM
Awesome work. Impressive!

mase
02-09-2012, 02:37 PM
Really incredible work!

cjhalbrooks
02-09-2012, 06:06 PM
nice man

Ncpsycho
02-09-2012, 06:28 PM
Really nice

Smokin Gator
02-09-2012, 07:50 PM
Love it. I wish I had the time to do something similar for our kitchen table. Oh well... one day!!!

MurphysLaw
02-09-2012, 07:53 PM
That is a thing of beauty :tu

RevSmoke
02-09-2012, 09:54 PM
Suweeet!!!

cort
02-09-2012, 09:58 PM
Looks great dude. Nice work.

LigaPrivadaT84
02-09-2012, 10:19 PM
Skills.
:tu