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  1. 7th March 2006, 07:13 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by DarrylF
    Well, after 5 years of promising my better half a new dining table, I finally got around to building it. Now for the chairs - the REALLY fun bit

    It's all NSW rosewood. The top is two boards - almost bookmatched, but not quite. White laminated glass down the centre. The frame is of course M&T joints all round.

    Finish is many coats of Miniwax wipe on poly (satin), finished with Neil's wonderful wax as usual.

    Neither photo I'm altogether happy with, but the second one does a nice job of showing of the figure in the top, despite the reflection from the kitchen lights.
    Hi Darryl,

    Love the wood - but have to say I'm not a fan of the glass.

    The table's form is just right, though. Still don't like the glass - but that's your choice, and if you like it, then that's fine too
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  3. 7th March 2006, 07:39 PM #17
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  4. 7th March 2006, 08:36 PM #18
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    Thanks guys & gals

    The glass sits in rebates - took a bit of care to get the fit just right, and it doesn't seem to want to slide around or anything.

    With the top I brushed on two coats, then sanded with 400 grit, then wiped on another 6 coats, then wet sanded with 800, 1200 and 2000, then EEE, then wax. Not perfect, but I'm pretty happy with it.

    The rosewood came from www.woodcentre.com.au

    The chairs will be rosewood and leather or suede - but beyond that I'm not sure on design. I'm looking for ideas if anyone has seen a nice modern-ish design.
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    Gawd dammm sucker is beaudifull!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Fantastic job! I really like the glass centre, adds great contrast!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DarrylF
    The chairs will be rosewood and leather or suede - but beyond that I'm not sure on design. I'm looking for ideas if anyone has seen a nice modern-ish design.
    Darryl, not sure if its what you want, but i think the style you have achieved with the table would suit fully upholstered chairs with the same tapered legs as the table and either Warwick - Halo Endeavour lime, or Macrosuede Lima. Both colors would match the color of the glass and you would end up with a beautifull contemporary setting
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    You call that a table?
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    I'd call it a museum piece, kudos Darryl, very nice proportions.
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    [quote=DarrylF] but I'm pretty happy with it.

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    and so you should be...great job...glass looks great
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    That's brilliant Darryl and great figure in the top . Love the glass timber combo
    I've just become an optimist . Iv'e made a 25 year plan -oopps I've had a few birthdays - better make that a 20 year plan
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    Very nice Dazza. I too like the contrast. Have the tin lids spilt anything on it yet? assuming you have tin lids that is!
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    I saw this table during construction, and the joinery work in it is as fine as any I've ever seen.
    Another good one mate.
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    very impressive
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    Terrific Darryl

    Well done the table looks sepctacular

    derserves a green

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    Beautiful work Darryl - suitable destiny for such great timber. BUT!! I thought we were going to see something from the new lathe first???
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    Quote Originally Posted by TTIT
    Beautiful work Darryl - suitable destiny for such great timber. BUT!! I thought we were going to see something from the new lathe first???
    He's putting in a bit of grovel time.

    But then if I had a shed full of new toys and SWMBO still served me fresh baked hot scones in the workshop, I'd do a bit of the same.
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    Quote Originally Posted by TTIT
    Beautiful work Darryl - suitable destiny for such great timber. BUT!! I thought we were going to see something from the new lathe first???
    Termite is pretty well on the money

    Got a whole bunch of furniture projects to finish before I get stuck in with the new lathe - I tend to kind of get in a groove with turning and neglect the other stuff. Lots of new toys to play with - and Dee has been very patient lately

    My dad actually is the only one to use the new lathe so far - first time he's stepped up to one in 30-odd years and he turned out a nice jacaranda bowl the other weekend.

    The table did give me a chance to give the new Jet cabinet saw a workout, the new bandsaw, and the new Dewalt router
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