Finally Finished

[rolly1]

I finally finished a harvest table I have been working on for a while.
It is made from red oak and is 6' x 41" with out center leaf and 8' with center leaf. I finished it with rock hard table varnish and buffed out the finish. I was worried I had bitten off more than I could chew since it is such a large project and I am in a wheelchair. I am happy with the results since it is my first table.

 

[clowman]

That's one fine looking table! Got any closeups of the table legs? How are they attached?

 

[MarkW]

That's a very nice table ! I suspect you will be proud of it for many years. I know I would.

 

[sapwood]

Nice work Alan :icon_thum Fine finish and looks as if it will last a few lifetimes!

Roger

 

[rolly1]

Thanks. The legs are attached in the knock down fashion. Here is a picture of the underside. My shop is just setup lower than normal. For the larger pieces I need moved I just have my kids give me a hand when they need moving.

 

[D L Ames]

Great looking table Alan. Your finish looks awesome.:icon_thum

D L

 

[McRabbet]

Very nice job, Alan. I particularly like the beading details you added to the legs and apron. I've used Behlen's Rock Hard Varnish before, too -- it is superb stuff and your table will remain that pretty for years and years because of it's durability. Nice work.

Rob

 

[DaveO]

Awesome, that's a great looking table and you'll feel the pride of making it yourself everytime the family sits down to eat at it. What did you use for the center leaf opening slide mechanism? Wood or metal??
Dave

 

[toolferone]

Alan, Nicely done. I made our kitcn table too, and I think about it everytime we use. It is a great feeling, enjoy it.

 

[DavidF]

Good for you Alan, a fine looking table you can be proud of.

 

[dozer]

That is a great looking table I like the finish on it has a nice deep wet look. I am sure you and your family will enjoy alot of good meals at that table.

 

[skeeter]

Great job Alan. Really heirloom quality and you have a good eye for detail. I also think the finish turned out very nice.

 

[Canuck]

Excellent work there Alan. :eusa_clap :eusa_danc

I too really like the beading detail on the apron and legs! How thick are the legs? It sure looks very, very sturdy and am quite sure that it will last and last...generation to generation!

Very nice!

Wayne

 

[rolly1]

I used wood expansion slides made from hard maple. The legs are 2 3/4" square. I thought the beading on the legs added alot to the looks of the legs without adding much work to the project. The finish took the most time. getting it level and then wet sanding and buffing out the finish with a couple grades of polishing compound. But the looks are worth every minute. Also as you said it is nice to sit down to a meal with family and friends at a table you built yourself.

 

[erasmussen]

Great looking table:eusa_clap
Well done:icon_thum

 

[Monty]

That is a fine looking table! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Tar Heel]

As has been said many times that is a great looking table with some nice details.

 

[DaveT]

That is a great looking table. Nice simple details too!

Dave

 

[cskipper]

Well done!:icon_thum

 

[Splinter]

Ditto all the above comments. Really nice.:eusa_clap :eusa_clap