Curly Black Walnut Table--Just Finished...

[Phil Winn]

Here is a Curly Black Walnut Table which I built a few weeks ago and just finished-natural color finished with French Polish-First time tried! If I may say so, I loved doing the French Polish; and the results are awesome! Filled the pores with the pumice, and then used Dewaxed Pale 2 lbs. Cut of Shellac. This Curly Black Walnut is beautiful with plenty of curl and figure. In the photos-(phone camera), with the reduction in size, etc., the curl doesn’t show-up- some curl can be shown in picture “4web”. I first finished it “glossy”; but then 4F pumice and then rottenstone and paraffin oil = satiny finish. I “need” to buy some more “Awesome” Curly Black Walnut….any specific suggestions where you have purchased some-and they can ship? I appreciate any suggestions! Comments on my workmanship?
Thanks,
Phil

[Larry Cooke]

Phil, I agree with you, the finish does look awesome! I like the table very much.

Well done!

Larry

[chip hamblin]

Phil, The rich graining and superb choices of "organic" shapes in the legs makes this table something very special indeed.

[Al Killian]

Phil, That table looks great. Very nice style.

[Norman Hitt]

Phil, it's beautiful, and the craftsmanship is "Excellent". The legs look like they are carved out of One solid piece. I really like the finish too.

[Chris Padilla]

Phil,

Where in "CA" are you? I have a few chunks of curly Claro walnut....

[lou sansone]

hi phil
great looking piece and I agee with you on the french polish. Love the method. The only thing I would be worried about is the durability of the top. I have made these 3 legged candle stands and finished them with shellac. the tops get pretty beat up with hot coffee mugs and such. best wishes
lou

[Matt Meiser]

Very cool, I'm not sure if this is what you intended, but it reminds me a a stylized shaker candle stand like Jim Becker just completed. The finish and the leg detail are very well done.

[Tyler Howell]

Well done Phil.
It was worth the wait
BZ

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding table, Phil!! The organic feel is wonderful, yet you can still feel the "heritage" of the piece. (nice pics for a camera phone, too...)

[Phil Winn]

Answers:

1. French Polish Cloth—linen, cheesecloth; inside surgical gauze-find a nice MD!
2. The edge is just rounded over slightly.
3. For the legs….see my drawing…..(good luck!)..email me for questions-if needed I can draw a better picture…
4. In the beginning you use the pumice with a “tampon”; then for the final 5 coats a clean tampon.
5. The walnut is a nice rich darker color—not too dark-not too light-just perfect!
I used a spot light to light some pictures—It really is a cheap phone-no flash!
Thanks,
Phil

[Randy Long]

That is Awsome!!

[Phil Winn]

drawing, drawing, drawing...

[Don Baer]

Very nice Phil, Like Jim said very Organic.

[John Buzzurro]

Beautiful piece, Phil. Beautiful wood and workmanship. I especially like the way you did the legs. Thanks for the leg drawing.