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  1. 01-03-2013, 10:24 AM #1
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    $50 Kitchen Table

    Well, in no way is this fine furniture. It's all construction grade pine left "rustic" since I don't have a planer and the belt sander could only do so much. I sealed it with de-waxed shellac before using a gel stain glaze and satin poly, as well as paste wax. The wood probably wasn't dry enough prior to flattening since the growth rings have raised a bit. 2x4's for the rails, 2x12's for the top, and 4x4's for the legs all connected with glue and pocket screws. I made it narrower so we could move around it better, but now we can't push the chair in at the ends. Next time I'll measure the chairs first!image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
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  3. 01-03-2013, 10:32 AM #2
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    It will become a family heirloom - yup, it will last for ever and be used in all kinds of wondrous ways. Who could ask for more?
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  4. 01-03-2013, 12:46 PM #3
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    Just curious about the pocket screws. All mine are fairly short. Do they come in longer sizes for projects of this type?
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  5. 01-03-2013, 12:54 PM #4
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    Yes, I used 2 5/8" pocket screws from McFeelys.
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  6. 01-04-2013, 1:36 PM #5
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    You know, you decried it as $50 construction lumber, but that looks a lot like stuff a lot of people pay a lot of money for at those fancy trendy stores. I think yours looks better than a lot of that stuff. It'll do nicely! Good job!
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  7. 01-04-2013, 3:02 PM #6
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    Lookin' good!
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    Looks to me like a $500 Pottery Barn special.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darius Ferlas View Post
    Looks to me like a $500 Pottery Barn special.
    You know, you're absolutely right.

    Great job, Joe!
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  10. 01-05-2013, 7:56 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Darius Ferlas View Post
    Looks to me like a $500 Pottery Barn special.
    On sale even at $1700... I think you did well. Nice job.

    http://www.potterybarn.com/m/product...angular-tables
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  11. 01-08-2013, 8:06 AM #10
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    One of the famous old time furniture makers said something like--"better to build furniture from timber than sticks".

    As the years pass you'll grow to love it.
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  12. 01-10-2013, 9:28 PM #11
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    Nice table ! It reminds me a lot of a table at a camp I was once at where every guest was given a pocket knife and asked to "sign " the guest registry by carving their name into the top of the table. After a lot of years it REALLY started to look special.

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