Maple Table ( Nakashima Inspired )

[Dale Osowski]

This is one of the tables I will be showing at the Fine Furnishings Show this weekend. The base is ebonized Ash and stainless steel. The strecher is live edge Ash, you can see the tracks left by the Ash Borer. I used steel wool soaked in vinegar to ebonize the Ash. Finish is an oil / varnish mix. Table is 29H X 56W x 22D on the wide end 13D on the narrow. You can view progress photos of this table here, http://timberwerksstudio.blogspot.com/

[RickT Harding]

Very cool, I love that top slab. Man, it just looks nice.

[Kent A Bathurst]

Ditto RickT - very cool. I have always liked the look of floating tops, and you have come up with a design that is a floating top (with the ash braces), but isn't a floating top. Umm..that sounds dumb, but you know what i mean. Also- the idea of the feet (?) being different lengths with the stretcher centered (? looks like?) on the shorter foot makes it look like the table is striding toward you.

[Dale Osowski]

Thanks for the comments guy's. Yes, the strecher is centered on the small foot. I added another photo that gives you a better view.

[Randy Long]

Now This I realy liky, Great work!

[Dale Osowski]

Thanks Randy,

Are you coming to the show this weekend? http://www.finefurnishingsshow.com/

[drew hutchinson]

I love the contract of the metal legs, ebonized wood. I do metal and wood table legs as well and this design is really elegant, especially the maple spreader.

drew.

[drew hutchinson]

meant to type "contrast of the metal legs"

[Jim Becker]

Really nice work, Dale. I hope that the show goes well for you.

[Dale Osowski]

Thanks Drew,

This is only the second time I've used metal. I got to admit, I enjoy using it and the contrast it offers.

[Dale Osowski]

Thanks Jim,

The show will be a fun time, it's great to talk with other woodworkers and meet new people. It's also interesting to see how people respond to your work.

[John Thompson]

Very nice modern piece, Dale. I have never ebonized ash so.. how long does it take once you have applied the vinegar or is there more too it than that?

Regards and good luck at the show...

[Dale Osowski]

Thanks John

The Ash turned black almost instantly. I also used Quebracho bark powder. This is Brian Bogg's method. You can view the process here, http://www.popularwoodworking.com/ar...bonizing_Wood/

[John Thompson]

Thanks John

The Ash turned black almost instantly. I also used Quebracho bark powder. This is Brian Bogg's method. You can view the process here, http://www.popularwoodworking.com/ar...bonizing_Wood/

Thanks Dale... excellent article which falls into "I didn't know that". With the price of Gaboon Ebony so high and the fact I use quite a bit for A & C buttons... I may just do some experiementing with clear maple.

Regards...