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Thread: Wedding Table completed

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    Wedding Table completed

    Several months ago I was asking questions about attaching legs to a pedestal table and got great feedback from Jamie Buxton (and others) about using sliding dovetails. I took their advice and have ended up with some solid construction as a result. My daughter is getting married on 7/15 and I have been working on this table non stop lately. A brief description of the table:
    Curly English Sycamore veneer center panel, ebony octagon inlay in center, ebony inlay on border and ebony splines at octagon corners and ebony caps on top of legs where they meet the pedestal. The ebony caps were a fix (that turned out as a touch that I liked) for some tearout when I was routing the dovetails(male part) on the legs. The underside veneer on the table top is curly Aniegre.
    The remainder of the table (top frame, spindle, legs) are from Honduran Mahogany. The mahogany has some gorgeous figure. My pictures are not so great (any tips are welcome). The figure of the mahogany reflect the light so much it gives an orange hue to the mahogany that is not the actual look of the table. Some of the pictures are a little dark, but that was the only way that I could get the true color of the wood.
    Anyway, I am a proud Dad that is giving away his only daughter in 11 days. Fortunately, as I said in a thread that Mark Singer started a week or so ago , I like my soon to be son-in-law very much.
    Any comments on the table (critical or otherwise) are welcome. I am enjoying woodworking more and more as I go off in some new direction that I haven't tried before. One thing that helps alot is the wonderful advice that is available here at Sawmill Creek. I can always get good answers and ideas from the members here.

    Jim
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    That turned out lovely, Jim! Beautiful piece and a wonderful personal gift!
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    Jim, that is stunning. Wonderful job. A real labor of love. It shows in every detail. Glad you signed it as it will be a treasured keepsake for your daughter.

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    Jim,

    That turned out wonderful, a gift that will cherished beyond our days. I didn't see what type of finish you used?

    Once again fine work.

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    That is a mighty fine piece of work! Good Job.
    "And remember, this fix is only temporary, unless it works." - Red Green

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    Jim,
    That is one beautiful piece of furniture...
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    Great table. Your daughter and son-in-law will love it. I also like the ebony "patch" on the top of the legs. Everything goes well together. Nice look.

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    Finish

    Kyle,
    The finish is: 1st coat - Watco oil, then sealed it with Shellac, then more coats of spray can lacquer than I want to remember (probably 12-15). All Gloss coats until last coat, that was semi gloss. (Daughter's preference).

    Jim

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    Jim,

    It's beautiful....nice size....and looks really solid!!

    Well done - I can imagine (a little) all the emotion and care that went into this table........priceless!!!

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    Jim.....I'm certainly glad that you autographed and dated it! It's sure to be a family heirloom! Excellent....Excellent!
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    Awesome Jim, you did a knock out job on that!

    Corey

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    That's definitely an instant heirloom, Jim. Superb job, and it'll be special for generations.

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    Jim,
    Really beautiful! Excellent work and detail! Congradulations!
    "All great work starts with love .... then it is no longer work"

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