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  1. 11-14-2014, 11:41 PM #1
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    Walnut & Cherry Dinning Table

    My first large build. I am not completely happy with the base design, I may change it after I gain more experience. Three chairs are on the build list.

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  3. 11-15-2014, 9:31 AM #2
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    That's really beautiful!
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  4. 11-15-2014, 11:15 AM #3
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    nice wood selection. I agree the base is too bulky looking
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    Beautiful material. What did you use for a topcoat? A great thing about tables is that if you decide to alter the base, the top can stay.
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    A beautiful combination of benches and chairs, the basics are they in the same style and beautiful act ...
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    It looks really sturdy. What finish did you use?
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  8. 11-15-2014, 9:29 PM #7
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    If you're going to seat kids on the benches, this is a very good design.

    Put the kids likely to kick each other with the pedestal between them.
    I like the table.

    The carpet? Not so much.
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  9. 11-15-2014, 11:26 PM #8
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    You must have kids. The bench has been perfect for seating them. The carpet is old and does indeed need to go.

    I used 3 coats of Waterlox primer followed by 1 coat of Waterlox satin finish. Thank you for all of the feedback.
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  10. 11-16-2014, 12:12 PM #9
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    It's a beautiful table and bench set.
    It looks strong and straight forward. It's not simple. It has a steady character.

    Good Job !

    No question.
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  11. 11-17-2014, 10:15 AM #10
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    Great project! You had some nice boards to work with.
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  12. 11-18-2014, 1:27 AM #11
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    Beautiful top and the base will serve well with kids--as will the carpet there will be plenty of time to slim the base later...
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  13. 11-18-2014, 12:48 PM #12
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    That's a pretty top for sure and I think the base design is interesting. What method did you use to edge joint the pieces to make up the tabletop?
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  14. 11-18-2014, 2:33 PM #13
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    Ooh!!! Aahhh! Wooow! Nice Work! Love the wood and the finish, and the craftsmanship!
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  15. 11-18-2014, 8:35 PM #14
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    Thank you for the positive feedback. I am encouraged to keep developing my skill set.

    I used a domino every 5 inches to joint the boards. The breadboard ends are a dado joint with floating pegs.


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    That's a pretty top for sure and I think the base design is interesting. What method did you use to edge joint the pieces to make up the tabletop?
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  16. 11-19-2014, 4:50 PM #15
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    Walnut and cherry are really solid wood and perfect for tables! Beautiful job!
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