Coyote Jim Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Incredible Chet! I see projects like that and I think to myself "Someday I will have the skills and knowledge to that kind of thing." But that wallpaper though. Reminds me of my grandmother's house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted May 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 16 minutes ago, Coyote Jim said: But that wallpaper Yea the table is the start of a major kitchen redo. I started with the table and the china cabinet will be next to be replaced with a sideboard or something. I am doing this stuff first because it is more fun and we haven't really finalized what all we want to do with the kitchen and dining area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted May 21, 2018 Report Share Posted May 21, 2018 Turned out great Chet! Nice job matching the finish to the chairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chashint Posted May 22, 2018 Report Share Posted May 22, 2018 Very nicely done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 4, 2018 Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 I just went through the whole journal, Chet and you did an awesome job. Really nice clean work! If I ever visit your side of the continent I'll be sure to stop by and have a meal at that table with you :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted June 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2018 The door is always open Shane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 Must be something wrong with my eyes. Can't believe I missed the finish-up on this. Came out great. Sure to be a gathering place for years to come. I too like the extension design. There is a dining table somewhere in my future for my own home and I will definitely check back on this method. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belle City WW Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Chet, Great write up and a very nice job on the table! Thanks for sharing. John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 @Chet, You've lived with the table for a while now. How do you like the positioning of the beam that runs the length of the table that is around shin level? Does it get in the way? Would you rather have it above knee level? If you could would you have moved it closer to the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted November 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 No, it actually, and maybe accidentally ended up in a real good position. I am 6' 3" and I sit at the table every morning for about an hour reading the paper and drinking coffee, never once have I hit the trestle with my shin. Before answering this I went and sat there and if I stretch my leg out more then is nature, like really stretch out I can just feel it touch my shin just above the ankle. The bottom of the trestle is 6 1/2 inches off the floor. The table is 38 inches wide. Hope this helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted November 19, 2018 Report Share Posted November 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Chet said: Hope this helps. Helps a ton. This is the one thing about tables that is hard to design for but you instantly know after the fact there the mistake was. I hate it when the trestle is knee level or upper shin level. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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