Tables, tables

It has been table building this winter...2 wedding gifts. Niece wanted a round table - at 5 feet diameter it was a fun build. All Pennsylvania Cherry
I prefer hand tools but as Clint Eastwood says " I man's got to know his limitations". I discovered the beauty of a belt sander. The couple wants to put a finish on themselves.

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The next table is for my daughter in law and son. She wanted live edge. Hmmm. Ok. This one was edge joined only with hot hide glue and set veritically. No clamps. Joint seems solid. Probably going to use Waterlox finish on this one.

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My basement is so cramped. Got to clear things out.

Very nice tables...and a bonus you don't have to finish one :).

Those look great, Mark!

Those look excellent! I am sure they will be cherished. Your family is lucky to have you.

Turned out nice..

Nicely done Mark!

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Originally Posted by Mark Rainey

It has been table building this winter...2 wedding gifts. Niece wanted a round table - at 5 feet diameter it was a fun build. All Pennsylvania Cherry
I prefer hand tools but as Clint Eastwood says " I man's got to know his limitations". I discovered the beauty of a belt sander. The couple wants to put a finish on themselves.

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The next table is for my daughter in law and son. She wanted live edge. Hmmm. Ok. This one was edge joined only with hot hide glue and set veritically. No clamps. Joint seems solid. Probably going to use Waterlox finish on this one.

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My basement is so cramped. Got to clear things out.

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Originally Posted by Christian Hawkshaw

Very nice tables...and a bonus you don't have to finish one :).

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Thanks Christian, finishing can be a pain

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Originally Posted by Jim Becker

Those look great, Mark!

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Thanks Jim. Some snow in NE PA today!

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Originally Posted by Maurice Mcmurry

Those look excellent! I am sure they will be cherished. Your family is lucky to have you.

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Thanks Maurice

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Originally Posted by jack duren

Turned out nice..

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Thanks Jack

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Originally Posted by Ken Fitzgerald

Nicely done Mark!

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Thanks Ken. Looking forward to your walnut table.

Brought the table up from the basement for some better pics

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Originally Posted by Mark Rainey

Thanks Jim. Some snow in NE PA today!

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Yes, my brother was complaining about the hail at his place in Wayne County and posting memes of "spring snow plowing". LOL Only several inches of rain here in SE PA...the backyard is a swamp.

Beautiful work they will be enjoyed.

Great work as usual, Mark. It feels extra good to make things for family.

The round table is superb! I'd love a close up shot of the underside where the legs come together and details on joinery. The leg design is very well done IMHO.

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Originally Posted by Phil Mueller

Great work as usual, Mark. It feels extra good to make things for family.

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Thanks Phil!

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Originally Posted by Michael Burnside

The round table is superb! I'd love a close up shot of the underside where the legs come together and details on joinery. The leg design is very well done IMHO.

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Thanks Michael! Here are some pics of the construction. The top support is a big bridle joint. That was fun making

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That’s great, thanks Mark!