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Curvilinear Hall Table

comments (3) January 9th, 2012 in Reader's Gallery

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This view shows the scale of the floating top which is chamfered to lighten the edge appearance.
I chose to modify the top to provide an Asian flair, which appealed to me when I saw it. This view illustrates the curves of the top. The finish is hand rubbed oil and the top has 5 coats of wipe-on Poly.
The lumber for the bookmatched top was donated by a friend who later advised that the walnut was over 100 years old.
The through mortises on the lower stretcher include Ash wedges for vitual interest and strength.  The cross stretcher was the only piece that was not curved.
A view of the base all glued-up and sanded.
This view shows the scale of the floating top which is chamfered to lighten the edge appearance. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

This view shows the scale of the 'floating top' which is chamfered to lighten the edge appearance.
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This walnut hall table was inspired by Rick Gorman's Display Table in Fine Woodworking Design Book 8.  I chose to modify the top to provide an Asian flair, which appealed to me when I saw it.  The lumber for the bookmatched top was donated by a friend who later advised that the walnut was over 100 years old.  I made the table specifically for the Southern Alberta Woodworker's Society (SAWS) biennial Exhibition in 2011 and was awarded first place but a group of independent judges.


Design or Plan used: Rick Gorman - Fine Woodworking Design Book Eight Plus my Twist on the Top
posted in: Reader's Gallery, table, walnut, asian, Curvilinear
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Comments (3)

Honeymel Honeymel writes: Beautiful table!
Posted: 12:16 am on February 1st

zbop zbop writes: Yep, what MikeIke said. I like it! Walnut is one of my two most favorite woods to work with, Cherry being the other.
Posted: 1:06 pm on January 10th

MikeIke MikeIke writes: Beautifully done!
Posted: 9:42 am on January 10th

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