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Rob McKercher
12-26-2018, 6:17 PM
Hey everyone I've just completed my first project. A dining table for my family. Basically, I just wanted to thank all of the contributors to this site, as it gave me information, techniques, and opinions to study, practice, and put to work. Without this forum, the project would have been riddled with big mistakes. It's definitely not perfect, but I'm super happy with it. Thanks a million for taking the time to post amazing content.
Rob

Bruce Volden
12-26-2018, 7:34 PM
There's nothing wrong with that!!!
Function, strength, who need more.
What is it finished with?

Bruce

Rob McKercher
12-26-2018, 8:01 PM
Hey Bruce. Wood conditioner, then Chestnut gel stain...only let it sit about 1.5-2 minutes before removing excess. I ended up using minwax satin polyurathane. 3 liberal coats top and bottom. Would have loved to use an oil, but it has to withstand the abuse of kids. Maybe i’ll refinish it in a couple decades. Likely not though.

David Utterback
12-26-2018, 8:05 PM
Nice job. (After 25 years, my tenons are no where near as good as yours. I have benefited from burying them in the mortice.) Congratulations on your success and best wishes for future projects.

Neil Gaskin
12-26-2018, 8:19 PM
Damn nice 1st project.

Mark Rainey
12-26-2018, 8:32 PM
Very nice Rob, that slab is huge! Is it black walnut? Gives a nice holiday feel.

Bruce Page
12-26-2018, 8:52 PM
Very nice. That’s an ambitious first project!

Rob McKercher
12-26-2018, 8:55 PM
Very nice Rob, that slab is huge! Is it black walnut? Gives a nice holiday feel.

Hey Mark. Thanks! It’s actually ash. But yeah, it’s a monster. The table is 6.5’ long and just over 48” at its widest part.

Rob McKercher
12-26-2018, 8:56 PM
Thanks Niel.

Rob McKercher
12-26-2018, 9:00 PM
Haha. I didnt know what i was getting myself into, but super glad i did. My wife is definitely happy im done obsessing and talking about the trials and tribulations.

Ken Fitzgerald
12-26-2018, 9:07 PM
Great first project! Nicely done Sir!

Rob McKercher
12-26-2018, 9:07 PM
Thanks for the compliment David. I definitely took my sweet arse time with them. I used a technique that i got from a video Paul Sellers posted.

https://youtu.be/H3VTOpumi58

Only difference was that i preferred to use a pull saw to do the shoulder cuts.

Ron Citerone
12-26-2018, 9:57 PM
That is a beautiful table............amazing first project!

Frederick Skelly
12-28-2018, 8:05 AM
Damn nice 1st project.

+1. And you used M&T joinery? Wow! It took me years to try that. Good for you!
Fred

Charlie Jones
12-31-2018, 9:54 AM
Nice table. Very good joints.

Jim Becker
12-31-2018, 10:08 AM
Outstanding table!!!!!

Rob Luter
12-31-2018, 8:01 PM
That slab! Hubba Hubba!

Hugh Turner
01-06-2019, 3:59 PM
Great project.