A Different Newf

[Guy Germaine]

A friend of mine wanted one of my sofa tables for his wife, for Christmas. I got tired of the same old Newf inlay, so I tried a new one. I think I like this one better. Couldn't use a router template, so I did this one by hand. The only thing I don't like about it is the sapwood in the legs. I think I'm going to turn the top around, so the sapwood is on the back of the front legs. It won't show as much that way.

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[Chuck Saunders]

Good Dog! sit, stay.

[alex grams]

Very nice. what do you you use to cut the inlays?

Also, are the inside of the legs not stained/different wood? I can't see the detail of the color change. Walnut/maple is a great complimentary combination.

[Guy Germaine]

The inlay is all walnut. It's just the way the light is hitting it. I do them by creating the inlay the shape I want it. I then place it where I want it in the top, and trace around it with an exacto knife. After I get it scored all the way around, I use a small router and hog out the material, staying just shy of the line. After that, I use various hand tools to clean it up.

[Jim Becker]

Very nice work, Guy. I agree that for most folks, turning the base around may be more visually appealing, particularly if the other two legs don't have the same pattern.

[Guy Germaine]

No, they don't. The other 2 legs are clear. This was all the 8/4 stock I had. I tried to squeeze all the sapwood out of it, but didn't make it.:mad:

[Brian Effinger]

I have a question: Where's the line of drool that should be hanging from the mouth? :D

If this isn't glued up yet, is there any chance you could get some more 8/4 stock to remake the back legs?

[Guy Germaine]

One of these days I AM going to see if I can make some drool! :D
I don't have enough time to go get some more 8/4. The top is just put on with pocket screws. I'll just turn it around, and it won't be as noticeable. Plus, she won't care. She'll love it anyway.

[John Thompson]

Well done and agree... just turn it around as what's done is done...

Sarge..