My latest natural edged hall table

[John Spitters]

This one will actually be heading to a gallery ( this is a first for me ) along with a few of my turnings
Table top is Silver Maple, apron boards are Big Leaf Maple with a bit of curl and the legs are also maple though I'm not certain which variety.
All the wood was locally harvested from trees that were taken down either because they were a hazard or to make way for new buildings roads etc. and destined for either firewood, slash burn or the land fill.

Top is 1 3/4" thick by 53" x 16"
table hight is 29"
Finish is several coats of wipe on poly and the top was buffed out using an 1800g pad and wax with the ROS
The top slab actually visually floats above the legs, this was done by using brass bushings to elevate the top above the cross stretchers through which the top was fastened.

John

[Marshall Border]

I have noticed that these natural tops are really popular now , good job ....................MB

[Jim Becker]

Really wonderful project result!

[doug williams]

Beautiful table, really appealing to the eye, have contemplated making a table along these lines with a live edge. To ask a dumb question if you care to share, how is the top fastened to the frame, dowels in the top matching the brass ferrels etc.

[John Michaels]

Very well done! The figure on the top is beautiful.

[John Spitters]

Beautiful table, really appealing to the eye, have contemplated making a table along these lines with a live edge. To ask a dumb question if you care to share, how is the top fastened to the frame, dowels in the top matching the brass ferrels etc.

I used 4" long lag bolts that come up through the cross stretchers, they are counter sunk from beneath so you don't see the heads of the bolts and they extend into the top by about 1 1/4"

John

[doug williams]

Thanks for the reply I wondered about that. You have inspired me to try my luck at this.The floating top sets off the table. Thanks for sharing the info. Doug