I finally have a dining table

[Hoang N Nguyen]

After putting it off for over a year, I finally got around to building and finishing my dining table. I have to say it was done just in time too because my wife was about to skin me alive for putting it off for so long.

I didn't build the legs since I don't have a lathe nor the experience to turn something like that. The table top is solid maple and is 42"x92".

Table was finished with Java gel stain and 3 coats of oil based arm-r-seal.

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[Von Bickley]

You finally have a dining table and what a great table you have......

[glenn bradley]

Beautifully done Hoang.

[Stew Hagerty]

Very nice!

[Mike Ontko]

Nice table! And beefy too, that one's going to be around for a while.

And now that you've finished that project, you'll have time for making the chairs, a cupboard, side table, linen chest...

[Hoang N Nguyen]

Thanks for the kind words guys. I also forgot to mention that the aprons have 2 support strips spaced evenly between the legs length wise to help support the table top.

Mike Ontko, have you been talking to my wife? I swear, she pulled out her "honey build list" right after I said the table was done and started going down the list of things still left to build.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very nice dining table Hoang! BTW...there is no end to those "Honey-DO" lists.....

[Drew Sabens]

Looks great. I like the big island legs might have to add those to the idea pile.

[Mike Ontko]

Mike Ontko, have you been talking to my wife? I swear, she pulled out her "honey build list" right after I said the table was done and started going down the list of things still left to build.

Ha ha - I think the honey-do list is a natural follow-on, once your prowess in the craft has been demonstrated. It's a curse for sure. Just be careful when she starts to bring in requests from other family members and friends