Quick Oak table

[jameslee30]

Hello all. i know iv not posted on here much but its always nice looking at other people work. iv just finished a little oak table i made. Made it out of scraps in the workshop and it was mainly produced just so i know how long it would take to make. In the end after 4 coats of polish and a wax it has taken 11hours in total (not all in one go though), which doesnt seem too bad to me. comments and critisicm always welcomed .

Apologies for the quality of the photos...taken on my phone and its full of sawdust! Many thanks, James

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[mailee]

That is a very nice table James. What is the dark band around the edge and is it inset into the top? I would think you are very pleased with this piece, I know I would be. :wink:

 

[jameslee30]

It is just some strips of 5x5mm wenge. Nabbed the idea from my boss who did it on a piece we did recently at work.

Thanks Very much

 

[JonnyD]

looks very nice.

I would be a little concerned that any movement in the solid top would show in the wenge insert although the top doesnt look too big so movement shouldnt be too great.

cheers

jon

 

[wizer]

I like that, especially the band. Very nice.

 

[ByronBlack]

I like that very much, it has good proportions, and as already mentioned, that band adds a nice detail. I'm not hot about the little cove on the apron as the rest of the table is square, and it looks a little out of place, but that is me being super-critical. I'd be very pleased with myself if I made something of that quality in just 11 hours.

 

[jameslee30]

Thankyou for all the kind comments . I was unsure about the cove but i wasnt sure if it could look a little to plain.

As for movement, i hadnt actually thought of that :? but the top is only 400mm square so all being well it'l be ok!

James

 

[wizer]

Is it a cove? I'd call that a bead? But I agree, would probably been nicer without. But we all have differing views, as you've seen if you've read one or two posts here

 

[jameslee30]

hmm yes your right its a bead. wasnt really thinking before..in fact, would it be a reed? or am i lost again?

And yes wizer i have noticed that, but everyone has differing tastes!

 

[ByronBlack]

Probably isn't a cove, i'm a dullard when it comes to technical terms.

 

[Ironballs]

Nice work mate, well made and in quick time too. Did your 11 hours include the finishing? Plus what finish did you use?

 

[Benchwayze]

Simple, square, sturdy and smart.
S'nice...


John

 

[woodbloke]

For an 11 hour project, that' s good going. I'd have put the lower rails a tad higher up the leg...if I were to fit them at all, not really needed if the interior corners are reinforced with blocks - Rob

 

[AndyT]

Nice one. And exactly the right place for a little bead!

 

[jameslee30]

Again, thanks all . Yup the 11 hours included finishing. it was 4 coats of french polish and then a quick wax. (actually only the second time i'v used french polish).

To be honest your right, it didnt really need the bottom rails, i just thought 'why not!'

How high would you have put the bottom rails? i was undecided so went for 50mm up. Do you think it should have been much more 70mm?

Cheers, james.