Few of my Ipe projects tell me what ya think

[Tom Solomon]

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[Mike Henderson]

The content of this message has been deleted because of the re-posting of the pictures in jpeg instead of zip.

Mike

[Jules Dominguez]

I opened your zip files, not being aware there could be a virus potential until I saw Mike's post. But anyway, those are really nice pieces. I've never worked with ipe. I assume the dark color of the wood is natural
I liked all of them, a lot.
Were any/all your own design? I know there's a million plans for Adirondack chairs, but the bar stool and the table look like unique pieces.

[Tom Solomon]

If you want to post pictures, I suggest you do so in jpeg format.


I tried to attach them as jpeg but I couldn't the photo's are too large and it wouldn't allow me to.. the max amount size of files it will let me attach is 107.8kb and the smallest of the Pic's are 437kb so if someone can tell me how to upload larger pic's I would love to just attach them of even paste them but I can't..

And yes the the table and bar stool are my designs I have about 14 table types I make presently and all but one are my personal design. The chairs in the one picture on the beach are sealed with messmers UV for hard wood

[Bob Aquino]

I tried to attach them as jpeg but I couldn't the photo's are too large and it wouldn't allow me to.. the max amount size of files it will let me attach is 107.8kb and the smallest of the Pic's are 437kb so if someone can tell me how to upload larger pic's I would love to just attach them of even paste them but I can't..

And yes the the table and bar stool are my designs I have about 14 table types I make presently and all but one are my personal design. The chairs in the one picture on the beach are sealed with messmers UV for hard wood

Here ya go, very nice work.

[Tom Solomon]

thanks Bob had to ask the wife what to do she is the computer Guru I love the wood working I edited my first post with pictures now instead of Zip's.. thanks again Bob:D

[Brian Lindenlaub]

Adirondack chairs are on my list of projects I'd like to build someday soon. Yours sure are beauties.

[Greg Peterson]

Tom, how hard on blades, drill bits and chisels is ipe? I've heard that it is difficult to work with, hence the nickname ironwood.

Beautiful chairs. I especially like the table.

[Morton Heller]

THe wood looks good. How do you glue it?
Where do you get it?

[Jeffrey Makiel]

Tom...Nice job! I especially like the look of the table. As with the other posters, I'd like to know how well ipe works, and the glue (if any) that you used.

Again...sure looks good!

-Jeff

[Tom Solomon]

Tom, how hard on blades, drill bits and chisels is ipe? I've heard that it is difficult to work with, hence the nickname ironwood.

Beautiful chairs. I especially like the table.


Ipe isn't bad on the blades or bits as long as you keep them sharp. This is one or the reasons I love working with this wood, because noone in my area likes working with it. I think everyone is afraid that it is too hard of wood and difficult to work with. it was a chalange to me then I fell in love with the wood.. biggest thing is watching the grain when routing it can chip the edges.. that is the main thing you have to watch for.

[Tom Solomon]

Tom...Nice job! I especially like the look of the table. As with the other posters, I'd like to know how well ipe works, and the glue (if any) that you used.

Again...sure looks good!

-Jeff


Oak and Teak Epoxy glue is what I have been told to use to glue it, and Acetone on the wood to prep the glue joint. Haven't tried it yet but ordered some yesterday I will post how good it works after I try it. With my furniture I use 316SS to fasten everything together.. In Florida on the coast if you use anything less fastener wise it will fail rather rapidly..

[James Kuhn]

Also, Miller Dowel does sell Ipe versions of their stuff. Most places only sell the domestic species but you can buy the exotic stuff direct.

[John Minnick]

Great looking furniture Tom. Here is an Adirondack chair I made a few years ago out of IPE. I loved working with it and found it much more predictable than something like cedar.

[Bob Farrell]

What type of finish are you guys using on your ipe'?

[Gary Herrmann]

Very nice work. I'm going to have to try making some poolside furniture out of ipe.

[Nancy Laird]

Nice looking things, Tom. I really like the table. (Wish we had a thumbs up icon).

Nancy

[Justin McCurdy]

Tom,

Can you give an approximation on what some of the items cost to make? I have been thinking about some outdoor furniture and want to check my options.

Thanks,
Justin

[Jason Quick]

Looks great! And the best part (besides lasting forever), is that you'll never have to worry about the stuff blowing away in a storm! : )

Got a load of Cumaru on order - probably be doing some similar work one of these days...

Jason

[Cliff Rohrabacher]

I like your chairs and tables they are nice.
Excellent selection of durable weatherproof wood too.

My question is as to the sun (you are in FL~!! ) and the darkness of the chairs should collect the heat from the sun.. What are you going to do to keep the chairs from getting brutally hot? Cover 'em with a white fitted linen or pillows? Park 'em under an umbrella? A shade tree? What?

[Tom Solomon]

What type of finish are you guys using on your ipe'?


Presently I am useing Mesmers UV for Hard Woods Works awsome brings out the grain and lasts about 14 months befor recoat is needed, and if you haven't sealed the wood befor and it has greyed out a little, little bit of deck cleaner (Bleach and water) will remove the grey and then let dry and apply Messmers UV and you will love the finish.