Wfd55 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 My son's daycare learned I did a little woodworking and asked me to build them a few tables so I couldn't turn them down. We chose hickory, I went with rabbeted legs and an octagon apron for the round table. With the help of many of you on this forum this is the results. As a bonus for them I am putting together a little picture book explaining the process of how I built them maybe it will spark interest in a future woodworker. Thanks for all the advice you guys gave me. The only problem now is my wife now wants me to make something out of hickory. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Might scratch your brain. About to embark on my first hickory journey if all goes to plan. These tables look good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Super awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Luv it, especially the picture book. Fun grain pattern! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Looks sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Hickory has a great character, even if it is tough on your tools. Be thankful you have 'clients' that really appreciate the natural beauty of the wood, as well as your skill at bringing it to light. Well done, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Very nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 +1 on all the above! Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wfd55 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Thanks it is nice that the woman who runs the daycare appreciates the natural beauty of the wood. It was a lot of fun building. I really like the look of hickory as well. Although it may not have been the best wood to learn how to use some hand planes I picked up "ooh look at those pretty shavings Ohhhh S@#% how am I going to fix that. Either Hickory is prone to tear out or my planes are not sharp enough. It fits a mug my wife gave me a while back Woodworking 1/3 planning 1/3 execution and 1/3/ figuring out how to change your plan to cover up that mistake you made during execution. Well epoxy worked well even adding a little depth and curl to the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 10, 2014 Report Share Posted September 10, 2014 Tables look great. Job well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phinds Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Excellent choice of that heartwood oval piece for the center of the table. All nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodieboy Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 What everyone else said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 What everyone else said. Me too. What finish did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatBaron Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Either Hickory is prone to tear out or my planes are not sharp enough. In my experience, it's a little bit of both. Hickory does have some tendency to tear out, but it's magnified many many times by a dull blade. I just make it a point to regularly hit my higher-grit sharpening stones to keep the edge fresh instead of waiting for the tearout to be unbearable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wfd55 Posted October 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2014 Sorry i have not looked at this post in a while but i used 2 coats of gloss and one coat of satin Arm R Seal as a finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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