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comments (1) September 20th, 2011 in Reader's Gallery

John_Schaalje John_Schaalje, member
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I left the top with a few more rough shaping marks, especially in the slight bow in the front.  It seems to contrast well with the straight lines in the bottom.
I am not really partial to dovetail drawers, but I really like how these turned out.
Trying to show how the inlay wraps around
Close up of one of the bridal joints.  I started softening the edges with chisels and liked the look, so I left it.
Thought I would show where the old growth oak came from...
I left the top with a few more rough shaping marks, especially in the slight bow in the front.  It seems to contrast well with the straight lines in the bottom. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

I left the top with a few more rough shaping marks, especially in the slight bow in the front.  It seems to contrast well with the straight lines in the bottom.
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This is a desk I made for my wife.  She helped me take down the barn, so I was more than happy to use it on this piece for her.

The white and red oaks and pine drawer bottoms are all reclaimed; the walnut inlay was virgin.

This is also the first time I rubbed out a finish.  It was a lot more work than I thought it would be, but I really like how it turned out.

 


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Rich67 Rich67 writes: Hi John,

I like your table. Its nice that it was made from reclaimed wood too.
Nicely finished too...

Cheers

Rich
Posted: 7:56 am on September 22nd

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