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this kitchen table was made about 18 yrs ago when i remodeled our kitchen,after years of wear and tear it need a facelift.everything was sanded down and the bottom trestle was given an overlay to cover up the look the wife never liked.the wood used is maple with oregon mrytle wood on the table top with a little bit of cherry accents.i know some are gonna ask how i allowed for expansion,i didn't the top is just boards glued together with cross pieces and a lot of screws,sort of like how plywood is constructed.in 18 yrs it has never cracked.the finish used was 5 coats of general finishes satin gel topcoat rubbed out with two coats of black bison wax polish.hopefully good for 18 more.
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working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

maple mrytlewood cherry traditional table kitchen table

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Rich commented almost 2 years ago

I love that wood grain. Awesome work as usual.

Half of what we read or hear about finishing is right. We just don’t know which half! — Bob Flexner

Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

thanks rich.yeah mrytlewood is beautiful. when my dad retired to oregon i had an unlimited supply, but thats gone now.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

mel52 commented almost 2 years ago

Beautiful table with excellent grain showing. Great work !!! Mel

HokieKen commented almost 2 years ago

Beautiful work pottz!

Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

thanks guys.some people thought that top was gonna split but it's rock solid after over 18 years.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago

Well done, Pottz, really like the Tressel tables. And it looks like it has held to test the time.

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Corelz125 commented almost 2 years ago

Nice radius on the table Pottz. I like the segments

Smitty commented almost 2 years ago

That has definitely stood the test of time and looks terrific! Well done!

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Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

thanks guys.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Jim Jakosh commented almost 2 years ago

WOW, that is a very attractive table Pottzy!! Looks real sturdy too. I like that layout of the top!!!

cheers, Jim

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Pottz commented almost 2 years ago

thanks jim.yeah it's rock solid and way over built.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.