Thread: Jarrah and Wandoo dining table.

i have a wandoo log i can mill but i wondering if it is worth it becuase of its hardness. Do you think the look of wandoo is worth the extra work in machining

How the heck do you work with Wandoo? I was given a small piece by the salesman at Urban Salvage in Yarraville, he said that his mill asked that they do not deal with this timber again as it stuffed up their machinery. I tried it at home and it burnt the planer blades, it is awful to work with. Well done, I like the look of your table and the design.
Suresh

How are the end pieces attached to allow for expansion?

Originally Posted by zymurgy

How are the end pieces attached to allow for expansion?

By the end I assume you mean the ends of the table top. These are attached using ten size 20 biscuits and the jarrah boards fit into a 5mm wide rebate. I have an all jarrah table constructed the same way that is now 2 years old and movement of the timbers hasn't been a problem

I dont think anyones actually said so yet, but thats a fine looking table. And good to see recycled timber being used.

And welcome to the forum.

Bauerbird

I love the table, it looks fantastic. Recycled timbers are the best.

Well done.

Originally Posted by LineLefty

I dont think anyones actually said so yet, but thats a fine looking table. And good to see recycled timber being used.

And welcome to the forum.

Thanks, it looks like a great forum. Im just glad i finally have a place to show off my work. I made a jarrah 10 seat dining setting including the chairs from timber that I collected from one of those 'Bring out your dead' council collections. Its amazing what people throw out. I'll take a photo and post that soon.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Suresh

How the heck do you work with Wandoo? I was given a small piece by the salesman at Urban Salvage in Yarraville, he said that his mill asked that they do not deal with this timber again as it stuffed up their machinery. I tried it at home and it burnt the planer blades, it is awful to work with. Well done, I like the look of your table and the design.
Suresh

Thanks for the compliment.

Very sharp tools and multiple fine cuts is the key. I'm not surprised that mills refuse to touch it as nearly all the available wandoo is recycled so its as hard as nails, I frequently see sparks flying from my drop saw when I cut it.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Wongo

Bauerbird

I love the table, it looks fantastic. Recycled timbers are the best.

Well done.

Thanks Wongo

I put a lot of effort into the design and construction and believe me it looks even better in real life. Its great to get such positive feedback.

Cheers

Originally Posted by leighd

i have a wandoo log i can mill but i wondering if it is worth it becuase of its hardness. Do you think the look of wandoo is worth the extra work in machining

If you don't have to do too much machining it is definitely worth the effort. I have included a photo of the wandoo that I used, it only required one or two passes through my thicknesser to get it to the size I required. I personally wouldn’t be machining anything bigger than this.

Cheers

nice table I reckon it would look good in any royals home! great job Im sure family members are lining up for an item to be made

Suresh wandoo is easy to work mate I do it all the time and I only use 1 tool and 1 finish with great success......................a match and a litre of petrol

Originally Posted by fxst

nice table I reckon it would look good in any royals home! great job Im sure family members are lining up for an item to be made

Suresh wandoo is easy to work mate I do it all the time and I only use 1 tool and 1 finish with great success......................a match and a litre of petrol

Believe it not but I actually saved my pile of Wandoo from some vandal that wanted to do exactly that - use it as firewood - sacrilage!

Cheers

Very nice table Bauerbird - amazing how a small detail like the frame improves a simple design.

Originally Posted by AlexS

Very nice table Bauerbird - amazing how a small detail like the frame improves a simple design.

Thanks Alex. I'm working on a similar table except it has mitred corners and measures 1520x1520. I think it may even top this one in the looks department.

I'll post some photos as soon as its finished.

Cheers