Dining Table

[brianh]

Got back to working on a table I started a while ago, we have decided it will be our new dining table since the wood is from a tree I took down 2 years ago.

I did not get around to milling it for a year so it spalted giving some character to the usually bland tulip poplar. After milling I put it the dehumidifier kiln dried out to 7%

The keys are Sapele wood its a hardwood from Africa very similar in appearance to Mahogany

The base will be a trestle design.

Instead of spraying finish my usual method it will be wiped on thinned poly

Our kitchen cabinets are also from trees we took down years ago.

DSCN2309 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2305 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2311 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2312 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2314 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2317 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

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DSCN2764 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

 

[beakie]

I'm not a fan of the rough lumber/"crumb catcher seam" look, but to each his own.
obviously the skills are there, the finished product should keep the boss happy!

hard to tell, are the boards attached just via butterflies?
will butterflies be up or down for final table top?

 

[brianh]

Yes the butterflies hold the boards together and will be on top our house is a cabin so this will fit right in most of the furniture in the house I made, mostly mission style.

 

[brianh]

Got the base made and the wedge mounting system on the top the whole table will break down if needed for moving. I came up with the design to be able to take tables to some of the shows I do.
DSCN2776 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2778 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

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DSCN2780 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

 

[jimgood]

Wow. That's going to look great! I have some reclaimed barn lumber that I've been itching to use for a farm table.

 

[Krokodil]

Excellent work!

 

[Tim Kennedy]

How are you attaching the trestle to the top? Mortise or butterfly the ends of the uprights into the top like you put the top together with?

 

[brianh]

The trestle base locks in with a French cleat system, opposing 45 degree interlocks with a wedge to keep it all tight the pictures above show how it works.

Using that type of joint makes the table break down and flat pack.

 

[RivennHewn]

The trestle base locks in with a French cleat system, opposing 45 degree interlocks with a wedge to keep it all tight the pictures above show how it works.

Using that type of joint makes the table break down and flat pack.

Also allows for seasonal movement.

Nice design, well executed.

 

[Bighead38]

Your carvings are awesome.

 

[brianh]

Thanks guys,

RivennHewn, yes wood movement is very important in design and often overlooked.

 

[cgrutt]

Looks awesome! Nice job.

 

[big_bake]

Very nice. Good work.

 

[brianh]

Finished, will let it sit in the shop for a while to cure and outgas.

DSCN2781 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2782 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2784 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

DSCN2790 by Brian Harnett, on Flickr

 

[shedfullatools]

Beautiful

 

[Steel A Rod]

Looks Awsome. I just finished this island.
Reclaimed White Oak barn beams.
Had lots of cracks, voids, rot. Filled with epoxy.

 

[mustanginky]

Looks good. Just getting back into woodworking. Always wanted to get into it after wood shop in high school. Going to start with a farm table the wife wants. Im cool with it since itll give me a reason to buy more tools!

 

[brianh]

Looks Awsome. I just finished this island.
Reclaimed White Oak barn beams.
Had lots of cracks, voids, rot. Filled with epoxy.

That looks great, I fill voids with epoxy too.

I have been working with a company that does reclaimed work I just routed out a bunch of round table tops out of old 6/4 red oak for them.

Worst part is making sure all nails and hardware is out before machining.

 

[gahrajmahal]

I hope that you share many wonderful meals around your new table! Beautiful!

 

[PugetDude]

Great job! Good eye for design, it is very well proportioned, and has great lines. I really like the live edge 3-board top with the contrasting keys, it complements the modern trestle base nicely. Sam Maloof would be proud.

Looking forward to your next build.