For those of you who have followed my projects I would like to show the end results of the walnut table and pair of benches. They were delivered to my son and his wife a couple of weeks ago. They are solid walnut with the exception of the dowel that you will see on the leg assembly. I will order a walnut dowel as time approaches for my table to be made. There is a breadboard on each end, a practice learned with the breadboard on the walnut secretary that I made last summer. I didn't plan the sap wood that appears on the bench but couldn't have asked for a more striking appearance. Notice the size, the table had to be small for a small kitchen area. Also, I had to be able to move the bench up under the table when not in use so the two supports across the bottom are at different heights. My table needs to be large however my current supply of walnut will make it difficult for me to have one single length of board for the top, does anyone have any suggestions on how to develop the top as two sections? Thanks for looking and thanks for any suggestions on the new table. Lorraine
Trestle table and benches
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Thats way too nice to be outside:lol:
Very good work:eusa_clap
Very good work:eusa_clap
Thanks Mike, I may just take you up on that offer. Lorraine
Good looking table and benches Lorraine.
As for your larger table---------you may consider running the grain across the table instead of length wise. That would require an apron underneath it though unless you run 2 stretchers from end to end mortised or "notched" into the support arms. I have never done one that way but I see no reason for it not to work. Just an idea.
Jerry
make 2 separate tops with breadboards. exagerate the joint so it becomes a design thing. or run a rail through the middle and use the shorter lumber to fill the 2 squares. if you do it that way it might look better with a mitered frame instead of bread boards. looks great as is but i know all about short board syndrome!:roll: its a common afliction amoungst wood dorkers.:rolf: every project requires a lumber purchas cause the pile of wood you chose never has enough long stock!:eusa_doh: wellcome to my world!:BangHead:
fred p
fred p
Turned out great Lorraine! The finish on the top really shines!
BTW, doesn't the BORG carry walnut dowels? For some reason, I think I have seen them there.
BTW, doesn't the BORG carry walnut dowels? For some reason, I think I have seen them there.
Thank you all for the kind words. I am pulling through my library of plans still looking for the top for my table. For those who haven't seen it, check out the cherry tabletop built by mltrager. It maybe just be the one I go with or something on that line. It has the breadboard on the ends but it is two pieces put together. I would settle my problem of long boards, the attachment to the base would take some extra consideration. You know, half the fun of making a piece is planning. Again thanks for the good words and for sharing with me as I finish yet another piece. Who was it who said, if I have 20 years left to live, and I make one piece each year, then I will leave 20 piece when I am gone. That is my motto. Lorraine
Great job on the table/benches, Lorraine:eusa_clap!
Maybe when I grow up....Na, I don't think I could even come close:slap:.
I also would be willing to turn some walnut dowels for you. I have a bunch of short walnut cutoffs (1-2 ft. in length). Let me know the size, if you are interested.
Take care,
Maybe when I grow up....Na, I don't think I could even come close:slap:.
I also would be willing to turn some walnut dowels for you. I have a bunch of short walnut cutoffs (1-2 ft. in length). Let me know the size, if you are interested.
Take care,
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