G S Haydon Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hi Eric, That table is really great. I have lost interest with contemporary designs but this table could swing me the other way. Really sweet item. That you in profile photo? I have not been able to use American Black Walnut much. This is the only job we have done with it. I was only an apprentice at the time so I can't claim credit for any of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 My daughter's sitting in my lap as I was scrolling through the pics; Daughter: Oooh, that's pretty. I have that? (She's 3 yrs old) Me: No sweetheart, that's for someone else.. Daughter: But I really like it. Can you make it? You make lots of stuff Me: I don't know.. I don't think the man that built this would like me to copy his piece.. Daughter: Oh, he won't mind.. Tell him it's for me!! Me: You're too funny. Now go eat some dinner! Great job Eric! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 LOL, go ahead, Andy...I'd only feel honored if you built one like it. It's not all that original anyway, truth be told. Besides, you gotta keep the poopy-pants happy, right? And thanks Haydon. No, that's not me in the avatar...that's The Master...Krenov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthearted Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I am not normally a fan of the floating top, but you've really got something go on there that works. Perhaps just the proportion and that it is not floating too high. The walnut is gorgeous and the grain patterns you chose are just perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G S Haydon Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Just did a search on Krenov, very interesting, further reading needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave F Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Where do I start? Gorgeous, elegant, understated, finely crafted, magnificent piece....Now that's the kind of furniture I just love to see..Wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCSergeant Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 I know Mark intends this section to contain some kind of critique, but I just can't find a flaw here. This is amazing work! The lines of this piece are perfect to my eye, as well as the medium, the walnut here is stunning. Thank you for posting this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted March 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Thank you, Sarge! I have a number of my own criticisms, but I've learned to keep them to myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 Can't wait to see how your current project turns out, Vic. That design is very cool. What species are you using? Sorry I didn't see this earlier. As I said, household duties have gotten in the way of my build for now. I'm currently doing a semi-remodel on the master bath. For that I'm building two ceiling, circular light fixtures, two vanity light fixture, a shoji style slider and a night light panel (shoji) of sorts. The material for the console are Black Limba and Wenge. The two woods complement each other very well. Here a couple of the boards side by side. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tumblewoodcreations/8587558935/in/photostream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morgan Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Eric, Really like the table. The subtle curl is awesome. I have been playing around with a design for a similar piece that would use a wide Mahogany board for the top and figured maple for the base. I have been debating on whether or not to include lower stretchers. Does the stability of the table seem good enough without them? Where this piece will go, initially, the base will only be visible on the end..but I really like how clean your table looks with the bare legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted May 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I won't lie...I wouldn't wanna sit on it. But for what we use it for...picture frames and what-not, it's perfectly fine. It's a delicate piece...not rickety, but delicate. There's no wobble or racking if that's what you're asking, but stretchers would certainly stiffen things up even more. The one that I used for the general inspiration was Tim Rousseau's (sp?) from FWW...he used a stretcher on his. I think as long as you don't intend to put heavy things on it, either way is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Slack Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Beautiful work. THanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hec487 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Very nice work, the floating top is very clean and the tenons are a great touch. I especially like the angles and curves on the legs and aprons. It's an elegant piece with good design and excellent execution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 The legs are great! This is one killer looking table! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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