Rosewood dining table

[Steve Jenkins]

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My latest table. 7’ diameter Bolivian rosewood with Macassar ebony lazy susan

[ChrisA Edwards]

Beautiful, looks like you made it in wedges.

We have a 5' round glass table that my wife now wants a solid wood top on.

I showed her you table and she said "Wonderful, now get out to the garage and get started".

Would loved to have seen that in person, we used to live just down the road in Lewisville, TX.

[David Kumm]

Exponential WOW. Any idea how many hours. Is it for yourself or for a client? Dave

[Patrick Walsh]

That’s very nice...

Love the addition of the center piece..

[Brian Holcombe]

That is exceptional! Very nice.

[Malcolm McLeod]

Beautiful work!

[Prashun Patel]

Do you have any progress pictures? Everything about this leaves so much to aspire to. Thanks.

[Mark Rainey]

Dazzling Steve! This is where the craft blends with art. Any construction details would be welcome - especially the top.

[John TenEyck]

Gobsmacking good.

John

[Mike Henderson]

Wow, that's beautiful. Congratulations!

How did you put in the black stringing? Did you use a router on a jig to cut the slot? If so, how did you fasten the center point without making a hole in the veneer?

Mike

[Jon Grider]

Stunning! I'm trying to figure out the unique pedestal, does that have three "points" for lack of a better descriptive word?

[Mel Fulks]

Great work. Never seen a better one or one anywhere near that size. Time to replace the corporate "boat tables" with
the King Arthur style.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Steve, to say that table is stunning would be a gross understatement! What an incredibly beautiful table! Extremely well done sir!

[Randy Viellenave]

What a beautiful piece of work. It is things like this that inspire me to get better at woodworking. Well done!

[Bruce Page]

Yowza!
Simply stunning!

[Jim Becker]

Stunning, Steve! That base really compliments the veneer work and lay susan in a wonderful way.

[Steve Jenkins]

Thanks for all the nice compliments. The circular inlay I used a vacuum jig from micro fence with a plunge router. Don’t need it often but when I do it’s about the only thing that will work. The base has three legs (?). I’m try to post a pic looking down on top of the base but not having much luck. I’m using my phone.
I had to make I think 5 different patterns for the shaper for all the curved parts. The panels on the base are veneer as is the table and lazy susan tops and the bottom 4” of the base is wenge veneer with bent laminations for the curved parts. Finally got the pic to show.
The curved faces of the legs are shop sawn 3/32 veneer and the center column is 7/8” solid. The legs taper from 4-3/4 at the face to 4 at the column.
I got the solid stock from Hearne hardwoods and Jim Becker was nice enough to make a road trip to pick it out for me. Thanks so much Jim. Hope you don’t mind me mentioning you.
Nearly forgot. To attach top to base I used a circular piece of 1/4” steel plate with counter sunk holes. You can see the threaded inserts in the top of the base.

[Christian Hawkshaw]

Absolutely beautiful

[michael langman]

That is the most beautiful table I have ever seen Steve. Stunning to say the least.

[Frederick Skelly]

That is the most beautiful table I have ever seen Steve. Stunning to say the least.

What Michael said! Just gorgeous!

[Bill Carey]

Wow. Just WOW. What an incredibly beautiful piece of art Steve.

[Von Bickley]

That is not woodworking.... That is "Wood Art".

[Andrew Hughes]

Awesome table Steve. The Rosewood top is mesmerizing.
I hope it’s for your family to enjoy

[Rob Luter]

The sound you all just heard was my jaw dropping and hitting the floor. That is an amazing table.

[Jim Becker]

Steve, it was an honor to help you out at this end...a nice trip to the "candy store" (and as you know, I did not get out unscathed myself) and digging through pallets of amazing rosewood to find what you asked for was pleasurable. The end result with your craftsmanship is mind-boggling good!

[Lee Schierer]

As usual your work is beautiful. Its great to see you haven't lost your touch.

[David Utterback]

My wife said it is perfect. She has understated the majestic beauty. Thanks for sharing!

[Brian Tymchak]

Stunning work Steve! Congratulations!

[michael langman]

Jim, The next time I need some wood could I have you get it for me?:)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jim, The next time I need some wood could I have you get it for me?:)


Do you want Jim to select it or select and pay for it?;):rolleyes::D

[Paul F Mills]

That is beautiful. I would ditch the lazy Susan and highlight the center. That is one of the best parts.

[Tom Bain]

Thanks for all the nice compliments. The circular inlay I used a vacuum jig from micro fence with a plunge router. Don’t need it often but when I do it’s about the only thing that will work. The base has three legs (?). I’m try to post a pic looking down on top of the base but not having much luck. I’m using my phone.
I had to make I think 5 different patterns for the shaper for all the curved parts. The panels on the base are veneer as is the table and lazy susan tops and the bottom 4” of the base is wenge veneer with bent laminations for the curved parts. Finally got the pic to show.
The curved faces of the legs are shop sawn 3/32 veneer and the center column is 7/8” solid. The legs taper from 4-3/4 at the face to 4 at the column.
I got the solid stock from Hearne hardwoods and Jim Becker was nice enough to make a road trip to pick it out for me. Thanks so much Jim. Hope you don’t mind me mentioning you.
Nearly forgot. To attach top to base I used a circular piece of 1/4” steel plate with counter sunk holes. You can see the threaded inserts in the top of the base.

Steve — That is exceptional work. How many radial veneer segments in the top?

[Jim Becker]

Jim, The next time I need some wood could I have you get it for me?:)


Do you want Jim to select it or select and pay for it?;):rolleyes::D

LOL...I can sometime be incented to select...which is basically spending someone else's money. :D Steve is a long-time friend who I've even visited with during business travel over the years. He knew I lived close to the one source in the country that actually had what he needed "right then" and I was happy to help. But this thread is about his amazing craftsmanship...

[Mark Hennebury]

Wow!, beautiful job.

[Steve Jenkins]

Thanks again everyone. It’s definitely one I’m proud of. There are 24 leaves in the top. As to the lazy susan the homeowner ( not my wife) said she loves the look with it in place. It may have something to do with the fact that it is 41” in diameter made with a 3/4” Baltic birch core and 2-1/2” x 1-3/4” thick edge so not exactly light. A 2 person job to put it on and take it off. Maybe after the holidays are over and they aren’t using it every day that might change. Both the table and the lazy susan have an undercut curved bevel.

[Jim Becker]

Steve, is there a pin or something to locate and contain the lazy Susan in the center?

[Steve Jenkins]

No pin but the inner diameter of the ebony inlay is the same as the lazy susan. I put soft rubber pads on the bottom of it so it won’t slide around when you turn it.

[michael langman]

Do you want Jim to select it or select and pay for it?;):rolleyes::D


No Ken. I would gladly pay for wood of that quality. But then where does one find wood of that quality?

I think Jim might be holding out on us in that department.:p

Just kidding Jim, I didn't mean to put you on the spot.

[William Fretwell]

Clearly that took a while but totally worth it! What better than the family gathering place to appreciate it.

[Bill McNiel]

Steve,
Outstanding design with a great attention to the details (It even plays well to the wall mounted sideboard).

Superb use of materials.

Great execution, craftsmanship.

One of the finest pieces ever posted here.

Mahalo for sharing and inspiring us to raise our standards - Bill

[DannyC White]

Stunning, completely awesome

[Christopher Charles]

Fantastic grain matching and great idea for the inlay as a guide for placement of the lazy susan. Thanks for sharing!
Best,
Chris

[Tom Bender]

Amazing table Steve. I have to assume that it's veneer, or expansion would tear it apart right?

[Steve Jenkins]

Thanks again for all the compliments. It is veneer with a solid edge.

[Phil Mueller]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Do you mind saying where you source the veneer? I’m planning a smaller top table, but having a difficult time finding a source for smaller packs of sequential sheets with more than 6.

[Patrick Walsh]

Berkshire veneers.

Or buy the lumber and resaw yourself.

But Berkshire is pretty good..
Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing. Do you mind saying where you source the veneer? I’m planning a smaller top table, but having a difficult time finding a source for smaller packs of sequential sheets with more than 6.

[Steve Jenkins]

Also certainly woods is a good source for veneere

[Phil Mueller]

Patrick and Steve, thanks for the leads!

[Mike Allen1010]

absolutely incredible, one of a kind piece of art. the matched veneered table top is just magnificent. I would love to see how you accomplished such a flawless result. Did you say the veneer was shop sawn or commercially purchased?


Thanks for sharing!