Prashun, beautifully done. I especially like the leg details and think the split looks great as is. To my eye the burl speaks for itself.
Prashun, beautifully done. I especially like the leg details and think the split looks great as is. To my eye the burl speaks for itself.
"You can observe a lot just by watching."
--Yogi Berra
That's a great piece. Very nicely executed!
---Trudging the Road of Happy Destiny---
Nice, nice work. How much does that thing weigh?
David
Thanks for the comments. David, it's not heavy. I'd say about 30-40 lbs. The table is only about 40" diameter.
I think the top looks sweet just the way it is - I wouldn't want to put some contrasting butterfly pieces in to mar / distract from the nice appearance. Question - how is it attached to the base now? Is it just the cross-frame? Maybe two inconspicuous battens from below is all I would add if support is needed.
Hah! That is what first came to mind for me as well....I can hear the preacher from the Simpson's pronouncing it 'Eye-Ron Butterfly'!
Bumbling forward into the unknown.
I never felt good about the support of the top.
I routed three channels and then inserted angle irons to help.
It survived the winter and spring months so far. Let's see how it fares through the summer.
I had previously finished the top with Arm R Seal, and then rubbed out with Abralon pads. People swear by Arm R Seal, but I found it to look like plastic. I am sure it can be done to better effect, but it was too much work for me. In addition, the glossy surface caused bright spots during the day, under sunlight, and at night under the direct overhead light.
So today, I sprayed it today with Satin Enduro Clear Poly (waterbased) and much prefer the result. I certainly lost some visual depth in the finish, but the blinding reflections are also gone, I think this works better for me here.
Last edited by Prashun Patel; 04-30-2017 at 10:57 PM.
Nice looking burl table.
I'm also a fan of general finish.My favorite is the water based Laquer it's so easy. I see you only finished one side you rebel you.
Nice work as usual.
Aj
3rd picture does look like it has an"attitude"? Almost like a ticked off rodent? maybe just seeing things......
Thanks but I did finish the bottom. It just wasn't sanded as well and I sprayed a couple coats of clear poly only. No oil. That's why it looks whiter.
Very nice.
these projects look so simple... Oh I could just knock something like this out in a weekend.... Yeah buddy - go try. I am guessing that getting the finish right took at least a couple weeks... One run or an ugly and its sand and recoat again..
I agree on the satin finish. While a full gloss really pops the grain - it can offen look lumpy, plasticky, and distracting... Not to mention act like a mirror.
Last edited by John C Cox; 05-01-2017 at 7:56 AM.
Nice work Prashun!
Bumbling forward into the unknown.