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Title: Table(update 1)
Post by: JMoore on December 11, 2012, 07:25:31 AM

This is my first furniture project from standing tree to finished product.

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/22690/IMG_0806%7E0.JPG)

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(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/22690/IMG_0813.JPG) Its not complete yet but I'll update later!pics of the underside and cleats used to attach top to apron,

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/22690/IMG_0817.jpg)

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/22690/IMG_0818.jpg) legs with stretcher

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/22690/IMG_0820.jpg)

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Post by: WDH on December 11, 2012, 08:06:17 AM

No better feeling than to fell a tree that you have grown, saw it, dry the lumber, and make a piece of furniture! Well done!.

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Post by: thecfarm on December 11, 2012, 08:36:57 AM

No picture of the standing tree and how you got it out? ;D
What kind of wood? I only build with sawmill. :D Good job.

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Post by: JMoore on December 11, 2012, 08:41:37 AM

The tree was a water or laurel oak. The wood is the same though . I'm sorry no standing pics the tree came from a friends yard and the table is for his son for Christmas .

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Post by: thecfarm on December 11, 2012, 08:44:15 AM

Was that a tree the son use to play in and around growing up?

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Post by: Axe Handle Hound on December 11, 2012, 08:50:00 AM

Nicely done. I like the Shaker style legs and I assume it's going to be a trestle table when you're done? How are you planning to make the joint between the legs and the trestle?

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Post by: JMoore on December 11, 2012, 10:44:25 AM

I dont know if he played in that particular tree he had lots and lots of trees to choose from! I plan on joining the legs with screws and plugging the with mushroom looking plugs.I'm replicating a table the father has in his house and paid alot of money for years ago. I would probably mortise and tenon if it was my call.

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Post by: SwampDonkey on December 11, 2012, 11:51:57 AM

Tables are always great projects. Always interesting to see how many different ways folks assemble them. Looking great. 8)

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Post by: T Welsh on December 11, 2012, 06:54:54 PM

Your hooked now! Great table. Keep some progress pictures coming,that's how I get inspiration! Looking at other peoples projects and then adding my own touch.Tim

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Post by: Lud on December 12, 2012, 07:05:42 AM

Your table looks good. I was once told to Pre-drill your screw holes to avoid splitage. Best advice one can get. ;)

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Post by: Tree Feller on December 12, 2012, 12:28:39 PM

The table is looking good. It's very satisfying to take a project from tree to finished furniture. Enjoy the build and keep the progress pics coming.

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Post by: Ernie on December 12, 2012, 01:19:31 PM

Lookin good, keep the pics coming

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Post by: JMoore on December 12, 2012, 04:19:33 PM

Thanks for all the replies,I'll post more photos but i'm at a standstill with the rain for the last 3 days here in not so sunny Florida!!

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Post by: caveman on December 24, 2012, 11:05:10 PM

We are ready for the finished pictures of the table. Merry Christmas.

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