Popular Post Glenn Siegel Posted July 31, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 I just finished this oak piece made from leftover oak flooring and a few pieces of oak lumber from the big box. Dyed with Speedball India Ink and Shellac. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Campbell Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Looks real nice Glenn. How are you securing the top to the sides? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 That does look pretty cool. And by finished, I assume you mean the finish is complete and not the project? Keep us posted with the finished project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 the slats get attached to the 2 bases as in the picture and a granite slab on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Campbell Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hey Glenn, I think Lester was asking, as I was, what methods did you use to do the joining/fastening? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 18 minutes ago, K Cooper said: That does look pretty cool. And by finished, I assume you mean the finish is complete and not the project? Keep us posted with the finished project. I'll post a picture when we get the granite slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 11 minutes ago, Adam Campbell said: Hey Glenn, I think Lester was asking, as I was, what methods did you use to do the joining/fastening? wood screws under the slats I have a 1" x 6" piece with holes, I'll take a picture and post it. I made it this way so it can be taken apart this weighs a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 9 hours ago, Lester Burnham said: Interesting design, man. Looks like you've got those miters down pat. +1 on that and also how did you secure those strips between the Vs? thanks, miter sled on my table saw helps, dowels and glue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Looks great! I have wanted to try India ink on a project now I really do. Nice car too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted July 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 7 hours ago, pkinneb said: Looks great! I have wanted to try India ink on a project now I really do. Nice car too. Thanks, goes on really easy I used a sponge brush. I was originally going to ceruse it but chickened out ceruse pic below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Adam Campbell said: Looks real nice Glenn. How are you securing the top to the sides? Adam, the top will be a 30" x 57" slab of granite, the granite should weigh around 200 lbs. I'll put some gripper strips on the top of the wood sides. I believe this should hold it in place.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 9 hours ago, Adam Campbell said: Hey Glenn, I think Lester was asking, as I was, what methods did you use to do the joining/fastening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Nice Glenn. Like the finish on oak also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 built to hold a lot of weight top and bottom gripper on top to keep the granite from sliding felt on bottom to slide the table on foor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 waiting for the granite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted August 2, 2017 Report Share Posted August 2, 2017 I really like this, great job! I look forward to seeing it with granite but glass would be cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 14 hours ago, pkinneb said: I really like this, great job! I look forward to seeing it with granite but glass would be cool too. thank you, the slab will be here next wed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown craftsman Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 I like the design too it's not easy to get a even black.Ive tried and I ain't trying anymore. Im a little bit concerned about the granite not having enough support in the middle. Esp if someone sits there Im not a granite scientist so I'm just going by gut. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 A layer of 3/4" ply under the granite that stops about 2-3" from all edges will never be seen if the edge is black. If the granite has a layer of fiberglass on the back it would help but I still wouldn't sit or stand on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 3, 2017 Report Share Posted August 3, 2017 Now it all makes sense. Even a pic (the first one posted) didn't help this old guy as I thought you had it upside down with the slats being on top and then you were putting the granite on top of the slats. That's cool, it just took me a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/3/2017 at 9:14 AM, Unknown craftsman said: I like the design too it's not easy to get a even black.Ive tried and I ain't trying anymore. Im a little bit concerned about the granite not having enough support in the middle. Esp if someone sits there Im not a granite scientist so I'm just going by gut. Good luck The India Ink was easy to apply and came out great IMO. I have thought about that, the guy that dropped off the granite didn't say a thing, he did try and lift the piece up TRY... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Glenn Siegel Posted August 11, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/3/2017 at 3:37 PM, wdwerker said: A layer of 3/4" ply under the granite that stops about 2-3" from all edges will never be seen if the edge is black. If the granite has a layer of fiberglass on the back it would help but I still wouldn't sit or stand on it. I wasn't planning on sitting on it and I hope no one else will except for the cats. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Wonderful piece of stone you picked out. It complements the base you made. Children and drunk friends at a party come to mind, or someone standing in the middle of it to change a lightbulb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Siegel Posted August 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 22 minutes ago, Lester Burnham said: That looks great, dude. You should reconsider that adivce about reinforcing the top. Low tables become seats easily. I hear you, I'll give it some thought...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Campbell Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 That is a beautiful piece of granite. If you are not having any huge parties, and dont have small children, I dont think you have to worry about someone sitting on it. Not too big of a fix, if some concern is starting to creep in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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