Cumaru (Brazilian Teak) & Steel Table

[mike13u]

Here are some start-to-finish build photos of a table for a covered patio. The table is built entirely in my garage. Materials are Cumaru, Peruvian Walnut, Mild Steel, Brass, and a small amount of stainless hardware. Hope you enjoy...

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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

The 3/8" steel plate arrives ...

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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

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These "off the shelf" feet are temporary until I can turn a pair ...

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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

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Using cheapo 1-2-3 blocks to hold a tab in position so heat doesn't pull it. Design called for weld on one side only...
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[mike13u]

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[mike13u]

...And there you have it. A complete custom table in less than thirty photos. Thanks for checking it out.

 

[bsg]

Interesting looking bench, I like it!

Kevin

 

[Boiler]

This has got me wanting to design my next kitchen table....very cool

 

[Hpozzuoli]

Well done. Why can't any of you guys be closer. I would gladly commission a dozen pieces from a few of you guys.

 

[mike13u]

Interesting looking bench, I like it!

Kevin

Thanks Kevin! NOT a bench though. Full size, 8-10 person table

 

[CRF8]

Very nice !


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[RickP]

Absolutely beautiful work!

Your mastery of both steel and wood finishing is what impresses me the most.

 

[zkling]

Fantastic work, awesome shop. What plasma power source are you running?

 

[stu999]

Wow, that's really nice. Very impressed.

 

[Toxicscrew]

Excellent design and work!

You did keep the top covered/in another area while grinding the steel, right? Learned to do that the hard way myself.

 

[bryanl]

Absolutely stunning, awesome work. Bryan

 

[longlivepunk]

Looks great!! I was totally distracted by your shop though, do you have a thread somewhere showing off all your cool equipment? I saw a knee mill in the corner of one shot...

 

[Bill Bowman]

Very nice work.

 

[BoostAddiction]

Very nice work, including especially the design. I was waiting all through the pics series to see what it looked like at the end!

 

[BJ42LX]

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Mike,

Beautiful work.

Is the steel treated so it won't rust, or is it intended to rust as part of the final finish?

 

[little d]

Damn!

 

[Banjorear]

Wow. Great work. Love the darker wood strips in between. Nice touch.

 

[brittf]

Very nicely done. I enjoy the mix of wood and steel.


Britt

 

[RivennHewn]

Vision, design, layout, execution.

Well done.

That is an excellent job.

Definitely one to be proud of.

Hope it brings you years of service, or some very big bucks.

Plans of keeping it, or selling?

 

[RivennHewn]

Forgot to mention that I love that foot detail, and fully intend on pilfering it.

 

[Tunajoe]

Fantastic!
What finish did you use for the wood?
Weight of entire table?

 

[LXCam]

Impeccably executed!. And I'm digging that foot mount design as well, a very impressive project.

 

[mike13u]

Looks great!! I was totally distracted by your shop though, do you have a thread somewhere showing off all your cool equipment? I saw a knee mill in the corner of one shot...

Thanks! There is a small lathe and mill crammed in there. I would like to do a garage thread just havent had the time.

 

[mike13u]

Fantastic!
What finish did you use for the wood?
Weight of entire table?

Thank you. I used teak oil on the top. I would guess weight around 300lbs. The top is very heavy. The Cumaru boards are very dense tropical hardwoods and each board weighed 35lbs.

 

[mike13u]

Mike,

Beautiful work.

Is the steel treated so it won't rust, or is it intended to rust as part of the final finish?

Thank you. I treat the steel with an oil. It will require some maintenance outdoors though. Im guessing once a year. I have bare-steel pieces inside with the same treatment that are going on six years with no maintenance.

 

[steel 35]

Thank you for contributing to those of us with a table fetish!

 

[mike13u]

Fantastic work, awesome shop. What plasma power source are you running?

Thanks! I am using a Hypertherm Powermax 85

 

[Compressor]

Beautiful.

 

[mikeburris]

Incredible looking table.