A very cool table

[scsmith42]

[video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=dNdyPVjpa8w[/video]


It combines metal and a nice black walnut slab. I really like the look.

 

[ErnieM]

What a fascinating process to watch. Great looking table as well. Thanks for posting this, Scott.

 

[Fishbucket]

Good looking table.

He was on an episode of This Old House. built a table out of branch rounds and epoxy.

 

[Mike Davis]

So, what happens when the walnut shrinks and the steel doesn’t?

 

[Hmerkle]

Good looking table.

He was on an episode of This Old House. built a table out of branch rounds and epoxy.

I saw that this weekend too!

 

[Hmerkle]

So, what happens when the walnut shrinks and the steel doesn’t?

Its already sold by then! :rotflm:

 

[danmart77]

So, what happens when the walnut shrinks and the steel doesn’t?

I guess that's the worry. I am assuming its a summer build.. short pants in NY.

I think its fair to say there will be a bunch more cracks in the surface. I also wondered about the weight??

Art.

 

[Bernhard]

Table looks good, I like the concept, but not the execution. Probably doesn't look quite as good up close. Also, my guess that the metal was 3/4" solid square stock: That table must weigh a ton. Not sure how he kept the wood from burning or at least scorching with all that welding. Still like the concept, it is cool....
Bernhard

 

[danmart77]

Table looks good, I like the concept, but not the execution. Probably doesn't look quite as good up close. Also, my guess that the metal was 3/4" solid square stock: That table must weigh a ton. Not sure how he kept the wood from burning or at least scorching with all that welding. Still like the concept, it is cool....

I think he would have a nicer final product if he left the edges rougher and poured pewter or plumbers babbit like the muzzle cap poured below. Much faster and easier. It will contour and hug the wood and if you drill "gates" (little roots) in the wood it will flow in and keep the edge in place.

An added plus is the pour pewter is much lighter and it is flexible and moves with the wood.

In the photo below you can see the little "gates" or sprews where the hot liquid flowed into place.

left somewhat dull but can be polished very bright.

just another approach to embellish the figured walnut.​

 

[Wyatt Co.]

That was noted in the comments of the video. The question was "Are you concerned about the expansion and contraction of the walnut slab?"

The builders response was "Only until the check clears".

I'm sorry, I find that way of thinking appalling.

 

[drw]

Really interesting, thank you for sharing, Scot! I now want to learn how to weld (Phil, another learning opportunity for the Phil Soper School/Shop)...that said, I suppose I would have to invest in a whole new line of tools - but, what so bad about that!

 

[ErnieM]

That was noted in the comments of the video. The question was "Are you concerned about the expansion and contraction of the walnut slab?"

The builders response was "Only until the check clears".

I'm sorry, I find that way of thinking appalling.

I think if you look more carefully you'll see that the builder said he wasn't worried about expansion as the steel sides are flexible. The comment "Only until the check clears" was made by someone in the comments section. I can only hope the comment was meant to be humorous - but who knows?

 

[Wyatt Co.]

Thanks for the clarity.

I'm still not a fan of the table construction. Not worried about expansion is an ignorant statement of how wood moves and how little metal does. At that rate, it doesn't address the shrinkage issue.

 

[scsmith42]

I think that the only real shrinkage concerns would be at the ends of the slab. That could be addressed with some type of slotted fastener to attach the end plates to the side steel.

 

[MichaelSC]

Mike,
Didn't you see him weld that steel to the wood???

No shrinkage.......maybe.... LOL