Extreme outdoor table Mahogany

[Howard Boehm]

I wanted a table to match the massiveness of the 8x8 post on the pergola we built. Yop is Aferican Mahogany

243861243926243927

243860243861243862243863243864243865

[Ted Calver]

Very nice looking table Howard...and plenty sturdy too. Are the legs sitting on glides so water doesn't wick into the end grain?

[Rian de Bruyn]

what is the "blue stuff" on the table top and what dus the table weigh ???
It is a VERY NICE table

[Howard Boehm]

I purchased a cutting board plastic and cut them into 6x6 squares. 45 degree angeles on the edgesand they were perfect for the feet. no wicking.

[Howard Boehm]

The blue stuff is painters tape. I used it as I was glueing up the boards as it keeps all the overflow glue off the board. works great. The table I would guess is about 750 lbs. I hade to use a floor jack to raise the end and I put these 3 wheel coasters I found at harbor frieght and we were able to put it in its final resting place. Tow of us couldn't even lift one side. were both over 6 ft and 245 lbs. Table is heavy.

[Rian de Bruyn]

The painters tape is a very nice idea !! I am building a table aswell and going to try that "trick"
that is one of the GREAT things about SMC one learn every day

[Prashun Patel]

Nice looking table. Couple questions:

The top appears to be two layers. What's the under layer?
What finish did you use? I want protection but without the high gloss; you're final finish looks perfect to me.
What's the material of your posts?

African Mahogany is attractive to me for it's price, but does it hold up outdoors as does 'genuine' mahogany?

[George Gyulatyan]

The table is beautiful. It is heavy but not imposing. At least not in the pictures. Like the workbench like base construction with mortise and lag bolts. Will certainly help it withstand better to the elements.

Like the way you've done the breadboard. At first I was looking at the picture and was wondering "what, no breadboard?" and then noticed the layer on the endgrain.

Great idea with the blue tape. Not only it would help with the glue, but also would keep the boards from getting stained from the interaction between the pipe clamps, moisture from glue and tannins. Definitely will keep that in mind.

I too want to know what you used for finish.

[Howard Boehm]

I used system 3 marine varnish. I used satin and its perfect. The high gloss you see in the picture was after I just put a fresh coat on and it didnt dry yet. It has a very low sheen.

[Ted Calver]

Howard,
All the projects you have posted on your home page show excellent craftsmanship. I'm curious about the device you use to flute your columns. Is this a commercial device or one of your own making? It looks really cool.

[Howard Boehm]

it is a Legacy Ornamental Mill. I do the rounded fluted columns, 3 twist spirial hollow in the center etc.

[Von Bickley]

Great looking table...... Beautiful table top.

I see why you built it in place....... Hope you never have to move it.

[Timothy Mann]

Very nice looking table...

[Jamie Schmitz]

Cool.Did you seal the bottom as well?

[Gordon Eyre]

Built like a tank, nice job on this project.

[Jim Becker]

Really lovely table, Howard!