Reclaimed Fir Dining Table and Buffet

comments (6) May 13th, 2009 in Reader's Gallery

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Shot of both table and Buffet in the background. Both were constructed out of reclaimed old growth CVG fir. The lumber came from a 1892 Victorian home demolition in Portland, OR. I saw potential and grabbed it before it made it to the dump.
The table and buffet were constructed with traditional mortise and tenon joinery and were finished with a secret blend of varnish and non-toxic citrus based oils.
In this close up you can see the salvaged tounge and groove fir beadboard that was used to line the glass storage opening. Shelves are adjustable.
Close up of the very tight quartersawn grain.
All nails were removed prior to milling (obviously) and the holes were filled with a two part epoxy tinted black.
Shot of both table and Buffet in the background. Both were constructed out of reclaimed old growth CVG fir. The lumber came from a 1892 Victorian home demolition in Portland, OR. I saw potential and grabbed it before it made it to the dump. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

Shot of both table and Buffet in the background. Both were constructed out of reclaimed old growth CVG fir. The lumber came from a 1892 Victorian home demolition in Portland, OR. I saw potential and grabbed it before it made it to the dump.
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As a fulltime furniture maker I rarely find time to build something for us. It was nice to take something that would be in a dump by now and turn it into something that can be past on for generations.


Design or Plan used: My Own Design - Bridgetown Buffet and Table
posted in: Reader's Gallery, table, modern, , tenons, arts and crafts, rustic, frame and panel, sideboard, cvg, fir
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Comments (6)

coonsy coonsy writes: Hat's off to you. Nicely done. There is great satisfaction to be had in making something out of nothing.
Posted: 5:03 pm on May 12th

Guitar1 Guitar1 writes: You made Norm proud! Looks great!
Posted: 3:51 pm on March 20th

Incredible Incredible writes: I am just getting started and have had some success.This is why I am drawn to woodworking. This is a beautiful table. What would it take to get a set of these plans. My wife is in love with this table and side board.
Posted: 6:32 am on December 8th

mattyh mattyh writes: This is why recycling building demolition debris should be mandatory. As Mr Krenov stated, "Wood never dies".

Beautiful work.
Posted: 6:38 am on December 3rd

HowardPeson HowardPeson writes: Terrific work! I share your deep sense of satisfaction associated with using discarded wood to make some thing useful and beautiful.

Howard
Posted: 8:51 am on October 29th

jimswoodproducts jimswoodproducts writes: Man, very beautiful wood love it l use allot of recovered wood as well makes nice products.

Jim
Posted: 1:49 am on October 26th

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