Tables underway

[bobby g]

I've taken a break from bookshelves, pantry shelves, etc. and have 3 small tables underway. The two mahogany tables are about 16" high and will be used together in front of the sofa in our Great Room. The tops for these will be 13" square porcelain tile framed with mahogany. The cherry table is about 14" high and will be used a plant table. It too will have a wood framed tile top. I'm using the Sam Maloof finish on these and have just finished applying the 4th coat of the tung oil/linseed oil/poly mix. Now, I need to apply 2 coats of the oil/wax top coat. I hope to have the tops completed soon.

Thanks for looking.
Bob

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[rcflyer23]

Can't wait to see them finished. They already look great.

 

[MrAudio815]

They Look Wonderful Bob.

And am sure they will look wonderful when finished.

YOU ROCK~!

 

[ScottM]

Looking good Bobby. Make sure you post the finals.

 

[Trent Mason]

Bob, those are some beautiful looking tables. :thumbs_up:thumbs_up I really like the taper on the outside of the legs.

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Bob, those are some beautiful looking tables. :thumbs_up:thumbs_up I really like the taper on the outside of the legs.

Ditto on the Tapered Legs!

Cant wait to see the Tops!

Matt

 

[Mt. Gomer]

Very nice. Looking forward to the final product!

 

[Sealeveler]

There's some great looking tables.Shame using cherry for a plant table.Tony

 

[red]

Very nice. Post some finished pics when done.

Red

 

[Ray Martin]

Bob,

The tables look terrific. I'm looking forward to seeing them finished. How is the base joined? Mortise and Tenon? And how will you attach the top. I'm about to make a table about that size for my wife. I've thinking M & T to connect leg to apron. Not sure about the top.

 

[DavidF]

Nice tables there Bobby, is it just an illusion or do the legs on the right hand table taper on the inside as opposed to the other two being tapered on the outside? And if so, did you mean to do that:rotflm:

 

[skeeter]

Great job. Can't wait to see them finished.

 

[bobby g]

Nice tables there Bobby, is it just an illusion or do the legs on the right hand table taper on the inside as opposed to the other two being tapered on the outside? And if so, did you mean to do that:rotflm:

David,

Thanks. It is the same leg design but intentionally rotated 180 degrees for a different look. I have typically been building them like the cherry table.

Bob

 

[bobby g]

Bob,

The tables look terrific. I'm looking forward to seeing them finished. How is the base joined? Mortise and Tenon? And how will you attach the top. I'm about to make a table about that size for my wife. I've thinking M & T to connect leg to apron. Not sure about the top.

Ray,

I used mortises and loose tenons. The top will be attached with "L" shaped wooden blocks. One side of which fits into the groove cut into the aprons.

Bob

 

[DavidF]

David,

Thanks. It is the same leg design but intentionally rotated 180 degrees for a different look. I have typically been building them like the cherry table.

Bob

The old "yes I did that on purpose".....:rotflm: They look really nice both ways round.

 

[nelsone]

Those look good! I like the tapers on the outside, it gives an interesting and unique look.

 

[Canuck]

Great legs! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap

I kinda lean to ward those nicely figured mahogany tables.

The proportions are dead on. Love to see them when you get the tops done.

Wayne

 

[Bas]

Very, very nice tables, I'll have to remember those. The wide aprons really make an impact, they make the piece feel a lot more solid, and the curve keeps it from feeling bulky.