Hall Table W/PIC

[Chris DiCiaccio]

This is a simple hall table with a solid Figured Cherry top and a painted poplar base. It's not recent. It was one of my first pieces and my wife thought I should post it. It's one of her favorite pieces. (that's all that counts you know)

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<img src="http://members.aol.com/woodwk/hltable2.jpg">
<img src="http://members.aol.com/woodwk/hltable3.jpg">

[Ted Shrader]

Chris -

I can easily see why it is one of her favorite pieces. It is a very attractive piece. Good contrast between the natural wood and painted legs/apron and very good lines/proportions.

Well done,
Ted

[Jim Becker]

Chris, that's beautiful...great lumber selection and nice design. I, too, can see why you like it so much. If you ever get tired of it...send it to my house! :cool:

[John Miliunas]

"Simple", maybe, but elegant at the same time! I also note the wonderful finish on the top. Any info as to your stain/finish process? Cherry is a bugger to get right and you nailed it! I want to know *how*! Keep up the great work. :cool:

[Chris DiCiaccio]

"Simple", maybe, but elegant at the same time! I also note the wonderful finish on the top. Any info as to your stain/finish process? Cherry is a bugger to get right and you nailed it! I want to know *how*! Keep up the great work. :cool:

Thanks for the comments, however, there is nothing fancy on that top. It's about seven coats of clear high gloss lacquer, that's all. It popped that figure wonderfully. Maybe the credit goes to the wood itself. I have to say that I have come to like lacquer on Cherry a lot. Have a great week.

[Todd Burch]

Chris - gotta love that curly cherry!

Nice job. Thanks for posting! Todd

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Chris, I have learned to keep my wife happy with little projects.

[Dave Avery]

Nice job, Chris. Really love the figured cherry. What did you use for a finish? Dave.

[Bill Esposito]

My favorite style as well, looks great!

[Tyler Howell]

I keep running out of unique adjectives to describe the posted work:confused:. All that comes to mind is OOOOOH AAAAAH!:cool:
Very fine work.

Tyler

[Chris DiCiaccio]

Nice job, Chris. Really love the figured cherry. What did you use for a finish? Dave.

As stated above, this was one of my first projects and the first time I ever used lacquer. If I remember correctly, it's seven coats with a light sanding (360grit) between each.