drzaius Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Chestnut said: A "rounded" edge looks more crisp to me than when you have the 2 separate edges of a chamfer. I also thing they feel better. I agree, but with some pieces, a very slight chamfer with the edge being a distinct 45* can be very effective. Of course, those edges need to be softened just a bit as well for reasons of wear, comfort, and getting the finish to want to cover the edge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkinneb Posted April 6, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 I use my LN Model Makers block plane for this, just a couple passes you can't hardly tell unless your looking for it but enough to break the edge with a consistent end result. Second choice would be sand paper in my hand. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted April 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Progressing slowly. Color and 1 coat of poly so far. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 10, 2020 Report Share Posted April 10, 2020 Looks great!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted April 11, 2020 Report Share Posted April 11, 2020 Really does look nice Ross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted April 13, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 The end draws nigh ..... This is the 'critical profile' that I worried so much about. Getting an even reveal around the rim caused me a great deal of 'puckerage' as I cut and shaped the disks. Even more so when I started drilling the screw holes to attach them together. To account for wood movement, the grain of each disk is aligned in the same direction, and the sandwich is held together with about 75 washer-head (pocket hole style) bronze colored screws up from below. The holes are elongated more as they progress out from center and perpendicular to the grain. Heck, I even waxed the inner surfaces so they wouldn't squeak when they eventually moved. The crossed supports below were first attached to the cherry disk with screws drive from above, and provide (hopefully) more rigidity that will ever be needed to keep it all flat. Glamour shots should be ready by the weekend! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 Looks like you nailed that rim Ross, really like the color combination well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 320 by hand on that edge? Sure looks like a damn good result. Can't wait to see the finished product. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 13, 2020 Report Share Posted April 13, 2020 I'm anxious to hear how stable it is with your engineered base. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted April 15, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Well, the deed is done. A bit under 60 days from materials acquisition to delivery, a blazing pace for me! A reminder of where it started: And now, a photo dump of where it wound up... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Really came out great. How many more will you make? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Super Job! Awesome result on a challenging project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ya done damn good my friend. Damn good. You sure do have a lot of pine trees to cut around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Looks wonderful. Thanks for the detailed journal of the build as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Beautiful work Ross, and that color is great, I’m sure it will be admired for many years to come, very challenging build, thanks for the ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chet Posted April 15, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 That came out GREAT. Your work is the perfect example that you don't need all the best and top end tools to do top notch work. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 That really came together nicely!! Best of all you taught me a few things so thanks for taking the time to share!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Mark J said: Really came out great. How many more will you make? Let's say, maybe......zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 4 hours ago, RichardA said: Ya done damn good my friend. Damn good. You sure do have a lot of pine trees to cut around. Cody does the cutting. After 15 years, they finally drop enough needles to subdue the grass below, so actual cutting is greatly reduced! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 26 minutes ago, pkinneb said: That really came together nicely!! Best of all you taught me a few things so thanks for taking the time to share!! That is the reason I hang out here - I've learned more from you guys, than I can ever pay back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Really fantastic job Ross. That’s going to be hard to part with I’m sure. I like the contrast between the two top layers. And you were considerate enough to wax the holes to keep from waking the customer at night! Thanks for the ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 7 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Let's say, maybe......zero. Thought your customer wanted multiples? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted April 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Mark J said: Thought your customer wanted multiples? I think I mentioned liking the design, and wanting one for my deck. That's another thing entirely. If I can ever make it back up to @Spanky's place for some black locust, maybe it will happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted April 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Here is a follow-up photo of the table in its new home. Shutters I made last year visible in the background. My client is very pleased with it. The 6 leveling feet did a great job of adapting to the slope of the floor. I added 35 lb. of iron plates to the base, so tipping it over takes a very intentional effort. Seats 4 comfortably for dining. He chose the location to aid traffic flow out of the sunroom. The 'operating' part of the double door is on the left in the photo, but natural inclination is to exit on the right. Placing the table here discourages folks from trying to use the latched door. Again, thanks to all for your encouragement and advice. This project would never have happened without the knowledge gained right here at WTO! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 As I recall, didn't you also do those faux doors? Excellent work young'un. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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