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  1. 26th February 2009, 09:26 AM #1
    larool29
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    This coffee table was made from river red gum and under the guidance of Richard Vaughan. It was my first attempt at making anything out of wood (or anything else for that matter) so the end result was extremely rewarding and even SWMBO loved it. I designed it and the drawer was sized to fit the remotes and TV guide. It was joined with dominoes. I guess I was a bit lucky in the magnificant fiddleback grain of the wood and even more lucky in that I was given the slab free of charge.
    Naturally the table now holds centre stage in the lounge.
    Since I completed this last year I made two smaller tables that I posted earlier.
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  3. 26th February 2009, 06:35 PM #2
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    A very high standard for a first project. Congratulations. What did you finish it with and what wa sth ep[rocess used?
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  4. 26th February 2009, 06:42 PM #3
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    Looks good to me, and something I am sure you will always be proud of.
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  5. 26th February 2009, 11:47 PM #4
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    Nice work.
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  6. 27th February 2009, 08:35 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ellemcbeast View Post
    A very high standard for a first project. Congratulations. What did you finish it with and what wa sth ep[rocess used?
    sanded to 400 grit many, many times. I never realised how time consuming and important the sanding process was. Once that was done six coats of feastwatson tung oil-based floor seal were applied over a few weeks and finally finished with buffing oil before taking the table home.
    The first coat was applied using a brush, wiping off the excess and then subsequent coats with cloth - this was all done under the supervision of woodwork teacher Richard Vaughan.
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  7. 27th February 2009, 09:04 AM #6
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    Congratulations larool29,

    Excellent job, don't give to much credit to the timber, if the builder does a botched job, no amount of high figure grain will redeem it. So take credit and stick with Richard he's a good bloke.


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    Beautiful first up effort, well done.

    Nice timber too, been wanting to have a go with redgum, one day maybe.

    Steven.
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  9. 1st March 2009, 10:51 PM #8
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    Nice table. Magnificient piece of timber.
    Bob

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    Stunning timber, great design and very well executed!
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    Beautiful table. Really like the design, the curve in the legs makes it look quite light and elegant. A fitting use of some fabulous timber.
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    I like it, I like it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munruben View Post
    I like it, I like it.
    Me too.
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    Nice table Larool Very well done for your first project. Timber looks great, workmanship looks great, finish looks great

    Cheers,

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    Very well designed and made piece - and a great start to a lifetime of woodworking addiction, no doubt!

    Cheers,

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