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Here is the latest in front of the shop - a cherry dining table and 2 benches. I bought the leg kit from Tablelegs website and made the top and two benches. The top is from 7 9"and wider pieces of cherry - cutting out the best pieces. Dimensions are 42 by 80 by 30 and benches - 15 by 40 by 17.5 - and paired with their windsors, can seat 8 to 10 comfortably. Finish is Waterlox - too many coats to count. The top feels like glass.
Thanks!
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Good golly! That is simply stunning work, Gail.
I'm curious as to why you chose to purchase the legs pre-made. Is it not cost effective for you to make them for a paying customer?
Thanks for sharing.
Last edited by Pat Germain; 08-06-2007 at 4:50 PM.
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They all look great Gail. I'd love to see it all set up with the chairs and bet that will be a fine place for dinner.
BTW -- The shop doors and all that rock work looks great too.
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Beautiful work, as usual Gail!
...BTW...congrats on your 400th post.
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HI, yes, the table leg purchase, I went back and forth. I am swamped right now with orders, so it was for time sake. But these legs are pretty simple - so I could have made them myself. But, the quality of the legs that I bought is excellent. I am pleased with their product, so all is well - the cost to buy vs. the cost for lumber and my time was about the same.
Thanks!
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Beautiful, Gail! That's a really nice set!
Oh, and that stone work behind them is outstanding, too...
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Very nice work.
I've always liked furniture with clean simple lines. The cherry is beautiful. The grain and tone are very well matched.
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Very nice Gail!
The cherry is just stunning! You know I've not yet had the pleasure of working with it - maybe one day. I really like the chamfer on the under side of the top - subtle details really speak hand made.
Good job,
-joe
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Very nice Table set. Gotta love the Cherry. What method did you use for attaching the table and bench tops?
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Great look. Really nice looking cherry.
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Beauties! But, the real question is, will they be featured on an up coming episode on PBS?
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Beautiful workmandhip and design.
Your shop looks like a dream as well.
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Love that simple shaker style! How did you apply the bead to the apron?
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Very nice simple pice Gail. I know you said you used Waterlox, but what kind exactly and how did you apply it? I'm trying to settle on a finish for a side table.
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Gail, as always a great project. I, like you, wil buy legs when needed. Cost vs: benefit I say. I have used Osborne from time to time with good results, and sure saves a lot of shop time when you're tryin' to turn out work.
Bill
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