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31st October 2005, 11:58 PM #1
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Sofa table
I built this sofa table as part of my review of the LV BU Jointer plane (the article will hopefully be ready in a couple of weeks time).
My aim was to try and use the BUJ for as many tasks as possible. It was supplemented for construction and finish, however, with a card scraper and a spokeshave. I did have the use of a tenon saw, mortise chisel and shoulder plane for the M&T joints.
All my timber begins life as salvage. I do use a tablesaw and bandsaw to dimension it, then finish it with handplanes.
Here is the Blackbutt frame/legs starting off as a ex-roof column.
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Gad, Blackbutt is a 'orrible timber to handplane! Lots of reversing grain and it was hard-as-nails.
The Jarrah tabletop was an ex-floorboard.
Finished in oil and wax:
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Regards from Perth
Derek
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1st November 2005, 12:15 AM #2
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Very nice piece Derek! Proof that excellent result's can had for those well versed in the Darkside methods. Put's my darkside methods (which are very limited) to shame............should be an inspiration to all..
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1st November 2005, 12:26 AM #3
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Derek that's lovely I really like it
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1st November 2005, 09:30 AM #4
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Beautiful work, Derek! Well done.
More info please. What finish did you use and how was it applied?
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1st November 2005, 09:39 AM #5
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A beautiful little table, with a light feel to it...strange, considering the timbers used!
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1st November 2005, 09:43 AM #6
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Wow - Great table Derek! It looks like it should be floating on a cloud!
cheers
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1st November 2005, 12:27 PM #7
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Very nice indeed Derek, suits the room beautifully
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1st November 2005, 01:17 PM #8
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Nice work Derek
Good to see salvage, inspiration and hand tools reaching their logical conclusion - a beautiful piece.- Wood Borer
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1st November 2005, 01:19 PM #9
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1st November 2005, 03:37 PM #10
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wow, it's really beautiful derek! I love the design, and the subtle contrast in the timber. Great job.
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1st November 2005, 06:03 PM #11
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Great job Derek!!
Now you know the secret about Blackbutt..........
Why do you think they only use it for telephone poles???
Cheers
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1st November 2005, 06:47 PM #12
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G'day Derek!
Lovely sofa table; beautiful finish and very nice proportions.
Cheers!
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1st November 2005, 06:51 PM #13
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Very attractive piece Derek - Damm I love that floor!!
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1st November 2005, 11:05 PM #14
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Simple design - works well though. Love the table. well done.
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2nd November 2005, 12:34 AM #15
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Stunning Work!!
I love that it was all made from recycled timber
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