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  1. 08-12-2007, 1:30 AM #1
    Dennis Meek
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    My first table!

    Just finished my first ever table project for my wife's birthday. A gathering table, which measures 42"x37"x36". The top is padouk, the legs jatoba and the aprons canary wood. Didn't have any plans but listened to what my wife wanted and I am very pleased with the results.
    Just thought I would share my satisfaction.

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  3. 08-12-2007, 6:49 AM #2
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    Great job on the table Dennis. Well done.
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  4. 08-12-2007, 6:53 AM #3
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    Now that's a nice

    Table Dennis! Now your hooked, your life will never be the same
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  5. 08-12-2007, 8:08 AM #4
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    Nice looking table Dennis. Looks to be really solid.
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  6. 08-12-2007, 10:50 AM #5
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    Great work Dennis.... like the contrast in wood...
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  7. 08-12-2007, 11:03 AM #6
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    i like it...

    simple, useful, and solid.
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  8. 08-12-2007, 11:04 AM #7
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    Awesome work, man. Your wife will be proud of this table and yourself. This can easily a conversational piece! Godspeed.
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  9. 08-12-2007, 4:03 PM #8
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    Nice job, Dennis! And welcome to SMC!
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  10. 08-12-2007, 4:20 PM #9
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    Nice work Dennis.

    How did you find the padauk to work with? I done a couple projects with it and have a couple more on deck...and I really enjoyed it.

    Oh, and welcome!!

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  11. 08-12-2007, 5:11 PM #10
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    Very nice indeed.
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  12. 08-12-2007, 6:52 PM #11
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    Beautiful table there Dennis. Love the different woods. Keep listening to your wife.
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  13. 08-12-2007, 8:37 PM #12
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    looks great! i love seeing exotic woods being used to build furniture, it just adds to the uniqueness.
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  14. 08-12-2007, 9:09 PM #13
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    Table looks really nice Dennis!

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  15. 08-12-2007, 9:59 PM #14
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    Nice table, and the top looks lovely and flat, did you hand plane it?
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  16. 08-12-2007, 11:51 PM #15
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    Great color in that wood. Following your wife's instructions, now that's smart.
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