Popular Post Llama Posted June 12, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 This table has taken me through a whirlwind of emotion and learning. I have grown as a woodworker, but more importantly I have learned a great deal about myself. Not to mention a few things about work flow. Materials used are White Oak, Tiger Maple, clear Maple and BB ply. The drawers and doors use Blum soft close glides and hinges. The pulls were supplied by the client. Legs are being installed at the clients home. I should be getting some final pictures from the client. I will be sure to update this post when I receive those. The table is roughly 8' long, 30" deep and 3' tall. Thank you for looking. And as Promised to Kev... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Love that flag! Table is super awesome too! Awesome work Mel. For those that don't know, I had the chance to see this in person. In fact, I helped Mel build the cart under it. The craftsmanship was second to none, I was very impressed. Mel is a bit modest so I'll say it, awesome attention to detail! Yes, there were some things that were a stretch for Mel but, he didn't just half ass it. He reached out for some knowledge and built it right within the demands of the client. I know that there were a few that lent a hand where needed. You know who you are and I hope you enjoy the work as much as Mel. Awesome work Mel!, much to be proud of! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenskye Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great job Mel!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I have never thought about doing someting with a live edge.. But after seeing this and with an up coming project I am planning, I just might need to put it into my thinking. Very nice Mel! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Damn Mel...Ya done good. Fluff out those feathers! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Damn Mel, that's one nice piece of work! I too am impressed. I can't imagine that you didn't document this with a few pics. How about a belated journal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Very nice, Mel! That attention to detail makes the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Very nice Mel. Really looks great dressed out, she picked very complimenting hardware. Bet it was one helluva journey this took you on. Ya killed it, be proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks guys! I truly appreciate the compliments. Coop, I took around 1000 pictures of this along the way... I just don't have the energy to post a journal at the moment. Perhaps I'll update with more pics when I get the pics of this in the clients home. It was just picked up today, and headed to its new home It was bittersweet. I grew attached to this piece along the way. I really poured my heart and soul into this one, along with a few sacrifices along the way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great job Mel and a very beautiful piece. But ... it has drawers - I thought you didn't do drawers ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Looks great! Don't we even get one picture with a drawer open? I know a lot of work went into those drawers ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Looks great! Don't we even get one picture with a drawer open? I know a lot of work went into those drawers ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Simply beautiful, Mel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I got many a message with pictures of this during the build. Was awesome to the see progress and how issues that arose were dealt with. Great work Mel, you outdid yourself on this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I always liked the graduated drawers open shot. Thanks ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great job, man. Now roll that beast out of your shop and finish that workbench before reindeer season. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Great job, man. Now roll that beast out of your shop and finish that workbench before reindeer season. It's already on the back of the delivery truck now. I should work on my bench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 WOW Mel. That looks phenomenal. I love how you kept the grain on the door panels going horizontal to match the drawers, but then the curly figure gives it a vertical feel as well. I bet your clients are very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FtrPilot Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 A work of art! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Mel, the dark area on the live edge isn't bark is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Mel, the dark area on the live edge isn't bark is it? Because the page flipped, I'll answer incase Mel doesn't see your post Coop.. No, it's not bark.. All the bark was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Mel, the dark area on the live edge isn't bark is it? No bark. The bark was chipped off, I used a very blunt chisel and a hammer to knock it off. Then I applied several coats of epoxy. Then I hit it with some ARS, sanded it down very lightly and added some more ARS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 He did a helluva job retaining the color. I've taken bark off before and sometimes the dark area (there's bound to be a name for the area between the bark and the sap wood, and only one comes to mind and I better not use it here) stays and some comes off. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Cambium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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