Thread: Not so big side table

Originally Posted by Fencepost2

Perfect symmetry is often very nice...

How true, but in terms of bookmatched panels, virtual symetry is often an indicator of ridiculously thinly sliced veneer stuck onto man-made board.

At least with Ian's lovely door panels, there is no doubt that the boards are bookmatched, but the fact that there are significant dissimilarities indicates they were separated by a substantial saw blade and what ever clean-up that ensued.

It's all good guys, it's all about the wood, yours, mine, it doesn't mater. I'll have some more photos of the little side table tomorrow, I put some finish on it today and it went a deep dark red. I have used Wipe On Poly, satin, it would have been nice to use shellac but when you are selling these things I don't want ot to get rings etc. The Wipe on Poly is the next best thing as it is so light a finish the Cedar doesn't look all cloged up with finish but keeps a nice open grain look while still having reasonable protection. Pics tomorrow.

Cool.

I am waiting for the picture, pictures, lots of pictures, lots and lots of pictures.

Ok Christos, I still have to make the drawer, I have cut the front and the ply base, the customer is dropping more Cedar around tomorrow so I can finish the drawer. As I said before, finish is Minwax Wipe On Poly 3 coats on the legs etc 4 on the top so far,and still have to cut the legs off, it looks like a daddy long legs at the moment. Oh you don't notice that join in the top normaly, it is somewhat highlighted there in the sun.

That's come up really well Claw! What handles are planned for the drawer?

Hi WW, not sure yet, may be a small turned Cedar to blend in or I may conceal a small just under the lip of the top, I will check with the client today. WW, you can see the diference in Cedar if you look at the back panel, it is almost white. Both Red Cedar.

Yep - lookin' real good, Claw. That top looks like it will mellow very nicely in the coming months.

Cheers,

Thank's for the pictures. Really do some nice work.

Almost complete, just need another coat or two on the front of the drawer and then a light buff with polish perhaps. The drawer sides ended up being Rosewood I think, which is better as it is a bit harder than Cedar, less likely to wear out on the drawer runners which I made out of Tallowwood (naturaly lubricated and hard). The top has 8 coats of WipeOnPoly. The drawer is made to fit Newcastle telephone directories white & yellow pages side by side., I have put in a pen holder that will be under the white pages, (limited space). The drawer pull is quite conceiled to meet the clients wishes, just a window sash lifter with most of the curl cut off. I will take some nicer photos without the harsh afternoon sun which makes it all look a bit blotchy. I need a better shot to put on my web site.

This one gets picked up tomorrow but the client has asked me to do a couple of Mallee burl bowls, I love it when I get paid to play.

Beautiful Claw!! That has really come up a treat.

Thanks Artme, the lady just picked up, yet another happy customer.

Most deserved, congratulations!

Thanks WW.