First Walnut Project

[Wilsoncb]

I get a real kick out of working with various types of wood. Each have their own unique characteristics that can make the same piece look very different. Each “work” a little different when milling, sanding and other various operations. I have to say walnut is at the top of my list so far in several categories (my list is not that long at this point).

Anyway, I made this simple little table and found walnut to be very forgiving. For example when you go to great efforts to make the drawer and face board out of one piece so the grain will match up…but then put the face board in upside-down. Doooh!

 

[pop-pop]

If you don't need the drawer for storage, rotate it 180.

 

[creasman]

Beautiful table. Don't sweat the drawer.

 

[dancam]

Nice work, simple lines but elegant.

 

[bob vaughan]

Beautiful table. Don't sweat the drawer.

Agreed on both counts. The walnut will fade to a nice amber over time. We've all done something like that at least once.

 

[gamiller3rd]

hey anybody can make the grain match…what you did was give the drawer some “pop”.

 

[NateG]

I agree with the rest of the commenters here, I looked at the pictures before I read your explanation about the drawer. I think it gives a unique look to it and likely only you will know about it. Great work!

 

[Kinger]

I'm in the same boat, the table is great. Had to go back and read the post to see what the "problem" with the drawer was. Walnuts my favorite!

 

[Warped Woodwerks]

Some nice dovetail action right there.

 

[TBone]

95% won't notice, unless you're like most woodworkers and point it out

 

[Matt Furjanic]

I get a real kick out of working with various types of wood. Each have their own unique characteristics that can make the same piece look very different. Each “work” a little different when milling, sanding and other various operations. I have to say walnut is at the top of my list so far in several categories (my list is not that long at this point).

Anyway, I made this simple little table and found walnut to be very forgiving. For example when you go to great efforts to make the drawer and face board out of one piece so the grain will match up…but then put the face board in upside-down. Doooh!

Really a nice job, but unusual to have the grain of the top going in that direction. Usually, the grain is set parallel to the front. Not criticizing, just saying it’s different. However, I like it! And walnut is a dream to work. Try sapele sometime. It works and finishes beautifully also. Nice work!

 

[Wilsoncb]

Really a nice job, but unusual to have the grain of the top going in that direction. Usually, the grain is set parallel to the front. Not criticizing, just saying it’s different. However, I like it! And walnut is a dream to work. Try sapele sometime. It works and finishes beautifully also. Nice work!

Thanks for the feedback, I really appreciate it. I didn’t realize that the grain on the top would normally run parallel to the front. I ran it that way because the depth front to back was longer than the width (parallel to the front). It makes sense now that you pointed it out, it would be better to avoid end grain to the front.

 

[bob vaughan]

On a table that size that will be seen from three sides, its a toss up how the grain goes. Edgebanding sure wouldn't work with that style.

 

[mpeele]

Nice table. For mistakes like that I've been known to slice a pice of veneer and apply to both parts. No one will notice that extra 1/32", not even a woodworker.