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  1. 03-16-2015, 12:19 AM #1
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    Pecan Slab Coffee Table

    I just finished a coffee table from a crotch slab section. I went with some 2" thick hickory that I wanted to dye/ebonize to a very dark color for the base. I didn't want the base to distract from the top, and I think the dark base with the swept out legs leads you to look up at the top of the table vs looking at the base. This was particularly rewarding as I cut the slabs from the tree myself (with help from a buddy of course) then found a kiln and got them dried. I enjoyed taking it all the way from tree to product.














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  3. 03-16-2015, 12:24 AM #2
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    Beautiful! I have about 200bf of Pecan drying in my shop. Can't wait to get at it.
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  4. 03-16-2015, 1:30 AM #3
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    Gorgeous and great design!
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  5. 03-16-2015, 10:13 AM #4
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    very nice, I have some crotch black walnut in my barn air drying, I can't wait to make something out of it.
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  6. 03-17-2015, 7:53 AM #5
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    Very nice project. I like the butterfly.
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  7. 03-17-2015, 8:27 AM #6
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    A great combination of rustic and sleek. Beautiful slab as well as craftsmanship.
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  8. 03-17-2015, 8:55 AM #7
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    Very nice. I don't think we have pecan here up in th Northeast? Or at least I haven't seen it, nice stuff. I will have to ask next time I am at the lumber yard.
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  9. 03-17-2015, 9:19 AM #8
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    Nice work as always! I think I'm most impressed that you cut these slabs yourself. What kind of chainsaw do you have?

    What was your ebonizing process?

    I appreciate your design approach on the base.

    This gives new meaning to 'farm to table'.

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  10. 03-25-2015, 9:37 AM #9
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    Very nice, how did you go about flattening and smoothing out both the top and bottom?
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  11. 03-25-2015, 2:29 PM #10
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    It looks great, alex. ..One little Dutchman. What did you use for filler ?
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    Love it Alex! The base looks modern and takes nothing away from the top. Very nice.
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  13. 04-11-2015, 10:30 PM #12
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    Another request for more information on your process! I have some slabs of Osage and Mulberry drying that I'd like to do something similar with. How did you prepare and finish the slab?
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  14. 04-12-2015, 11:10 AM #13
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    I like everything about this design!
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  15. 04-12-2015, 11:33 PM #14
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    Looks great Alex... is it for you? If so I want to come see it.
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