View Full Version : Figured Teak & Alder Table..........Pics..
John Michaels
04-28-2007, 12:20 AM
Here's my lastest project. The figured teak top is a very unique piece of wood. Next time I'll go with maple instead of alder. The alder is a little soft, dents easily, but the color really compliments the teak.
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Ken Fitzgerald
04-28-2007, 12:37 AM
That's a beautiful table John! What was your finishing technique?
John Michaels
04-28-2007, 12:46 AM
Hi Ken,
I started with dewaxed shellac, then Daly's acrylic polyurethane. Sanded to 600, then buffed with #0000 steel wool.
Tim Malyszko
04-28-2007, 9:06 AM
That is a really nice table. I saw a similar piece of teak at Rockler the other day, but it was already planed to 1/2" thick and at $27/bf, I passed on it.
Nice work - the figured teak definately catches the eye.
Jim Becker
04-28-2007, 9:07 AM
Excellent results and a wonderful way to display that gorgeous figured teak!
glenn bradley
04-28-2007, 9:28 AM
Oh John, that's purdy. Wonderful color and figure. Nice clean lines.
Mark Singer
04-28-2007, 9:33 AM
very nice work! The woods really work together too!
Don Bullock
04-28-2007, 10:47 AM
That's a beautiful table. You came up with a great way to show off that special plank of teak. The colors of the wood do go well together. I was wondering if you considered creating a contrast by substituting walnut with the alder.
John Michaels
04-28-2007, 11:00 AM
I was wondering if you considered creating a contrast by substituting walnut with the alder.
My last table was lacewood and walnut, so I thought I'd try something different this time. Walnut would have been a good choice to go with the teak though.
John Timberlake
04-28-2007, 2:45 PM
Terrific job. Love that piece of teak and the alder really looks good with it. Nice design too.
Chris Brault
04-29-2007, 12:48 AM
Nice table! I really like the look of that alder myself!
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