Building a Walnut Table

Radar67 · November 17, 2008, 11:18:03 AM

I doubt it says that BT. I haven't seen anything there that would match that quality. ;) And, I've never seen walnut there.

SwampDonkey · November 17, 2008, 12:24:13 PM

You guys noticed the stamp to eh? ;D That's what gives it higher value 200 years from now. ;) Nice method for a drawer, I see similar construction, but dovetailed sometimes. I can't imagine why they dovetail it unless they figure if ya turn it upside down the drawers will jump the slides. I suppose it's conceivable, but I don't see too many used upside down. Another reason might be if the drawer is loaded heavy the front might tip down. Chest of drawers I could see it happening, but not on the coffee table unless someone used the drawer for a chair. Then they need a slap upside the head. I've never used it for all wooden drawers and slides because they have always been small or short drawers.

Nice work WDH. ;D

DanG · November 17, 2008, 12:55:06 PM

Maybe it's for the same reason as the stamp, SD. Built better than it has to be adds value too.

SwampDonkey · November 17, 2008, 01:02:28 PM

For sure!

WDH · November 17, 2008, 06:13:35 PM

Radar,

That is a stamp, but it is not H..D. That is my stamp that I had made (from Rockler). It is made using a branding iron. Maybe I can get a close up for BT:). Y'all are so perceptive ;D.

SD,

I have used a dovetail before, but it does not add any value to the operation of the drawer in my opinion. Look at the second pic and you will see a top center guide that keeps the drawer from tipping out as you open it fully.

SwampDonkey · November 17, 2008, 06:41:23 PM

Yes, I missed that upper rail. I agree that the dovetail doesn't add to functionality. But I think what Dang was getting at was the fancy extras often time adds value. Your a fan of the Antiques Road Show. But, who really knows and appreciates value? Usually the guy that wants it the most and isn't afraid to invest some green. I've seen some pieces on that show that I would call junk and others would pay thousands. And often the most detailed pieces are undervalued. ;)

Dodgy Loner · December 03, 2008, 11:21:32 AM

Have the holidays slowed the progress on the table? We still don't know what the top looks like ;D ;D ;D

SwampDonkey · December 03, 2008, 04:20:35 PM

I slowed to because I hate wasting good stove wood in the shop when it's barely freezing and I hate working with cold metal, so I'm beat. :D

WDH · December 23, 2008, 11:35:27 AM

Pigman, the deed is done (oh ye of little faith)!! Finished before Christmas ;D

This table is for the lovely Mrs. Customsawyer. Lorraine and Jake have become good friends.

Merry Christmas!

pigman · December 23, 2008, 12:37:38 PM

That looks great. 8) The picture was worth the long wait. ;D Everyone is finishing their projects but me. :( I had better start working harder on my project. Maybe I can finish before SwampDonkey. ;) I am going to finish my project before Christmas, just not sure which Christmas. :

Burlkraft · December 23, 2008, 12:50:36 PM

Hey Danny,

That's a beauty 8) 8) 8)

You are a true craftsman.

Excellent work and it will be a great present for Mes. Customsawyer ;D ;D

Texas Ranger · December 23, 2008, 01:02:41 PM

DanG it, I am just starting on my daughters book cabinet. Wont be walnut. Wont be done by Christmas. Took a while for her to make up her mind.

Good (fantastic) job, Danny.

Dodgy Loner · December 23, 2008, 01:10:39 PM

I'm not one to talk about not competing projects. I just make sure I don't put any pictures up until the thing is finally finished. I've been working on a cabinets for my parent's cookbooks since this spring :

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Great job on the table, and I'm glad you got it done by Christmastime

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Left Coast Chris · December 23, 2008, 01:28:48 PM

Superb. Good to know you can do poly over penetrating oil. I just tried Verithane Natural penetrating oil (& varnish mixture) with oil based quick drying satin poly over it and it appears to be a good combo (so far).