Blackwood Table for my Son
I suggested to my son that I would make a table for a wedding present (last August). They moved into a new apartment just prior to Xmas, and think they'll be there for some time so a table to suit the space there is the go.
Last weekend was the open day at Sturt WW school, and as usual Allwood Timber was there with plenty to choose from. Three nice boards of 300x38mm Blackwood found their way back in fletty's vehicle.
After showing my son some different design ideas, it was agreed that some really nice timber for the top, with a more industrial/chunky base would work well in the said space.
fletty very kindly said "Why don't you make the top here so I can help you manipulate it while I get on with the doll's house?"
Cracker! :2tsup:
On Wednesday we machined the boards, trimmed to rough length, Dominoed, glued up by lunchtime.
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Later in the afternoon I started sanding up to 800 grit.
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For some people, finishing is a necessary evil, but I really enjoy the process especially on a really nice piece of timber. Watching the timber reveal the prize is very rewarding, and the fun really begins at 500 grit. The middle board starting showing some fiddleback - not the tight stuff, but a broader underlying chatoyance that was moving around with head movement.
Time for a check with some turps.
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The ends were trimmed to final size (1500mm) and that was the end of the first day.
Progress pics courtesy of fletty :2tsup: