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  1. 12-23-2017, 4:54 PM #1
    Christian Hawkshaw
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    Walnut trestle table

    I have been a member for a few years here, but mainly as an observer. Thought I would share my latest project.

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  3. 12-23-2017, 5:00 PM #2
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    Here is a pic of the base with out the top:

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  4. 12-23-2017, 5:05 PM #3
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    That is beautiful as are the other furnishings in the background. The table looks very sturdy and the lines are well balanced. Would you provide some of the dimensions?

    Thanks for sharing.
    Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
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  5. 12-23-2017, 5:41 PM #4
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    Looks great! How did you finish it?
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  6. 12-23-2017, 9:24 PM #5
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    Really beautiful and it very much fits into the environment you show it. Bravo!
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  7. 12-23-2017, 9:52 PM #6
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    That is beautiful. Design and execution is stunning.
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  8. 12-24-2017, 1:27 PM #7
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    Great work. Also curious about the finish and are the pegged tenons in the base removable or permanently installed?

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  9. 12-24-2017, 2:19 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Utterback View Post
    That is beautiful as are the other furnishings in the background. The table looks very sturdy and the lines are well balanced. Would you provide some of the dimensions?

    Thanks for sharing.

    Thanks. I also built the buffet and the china cabinet that are in the background. The dimensions are as follows:

    Top is 42 x 80 x ~1.75"
    Overall height is 30"
    Legs are 3" thick, 8" wide at the widest portion
    Feet and cleats are 3 5/8" thick
    Feet are 3 1/2" inches tall
    Cleats are 3" inches tall
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  10. 12-24-2017, 2:23 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jay Aubuchon View Post
    Looks great! How did you finish it?
    Thanks. I finished by sanding to 180 grit, and then applied Arm-R-Seal satin. The top and bottom have 3 coats applied with a foam brush. The remaining surfaces have 5 wipe on coats.
    Last edited by Christian Hawkshaw; 12-24-2017 at 2:27 PM. Reason: added satin
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  11. 12-24-2017, 2:24 PM #10
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    Very well done Christian! What did you use for a finish?
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  12. 12-24-2017, 2:26 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tom Bain View Post
    Great work. Also curious about the finish and are the pegged tenons in the base removable or permanently installed?

    -Tom
    Thanks. The stretchers are removable. The wedges of the tusk tenons are just tapped in/out.
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  13. 12-24-2017, 2:28 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker View Post
    Really beautiful and it very much fits into the environment you show it. Bravo!
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  14. 12-24-2017, 2:29 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by George Bokros View Post
    That is beautiful. Design and execution is stunning.
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  15. 12-24-2017, 2:30 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Fitzgerald View Post
    Very well done Christian! What did you use for a finish?
    Thanks....we must have been typing at the same time. The finish is Arm-R-Seal satin.
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  16. 12-24-2017, 2:35 PM #15
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    Very nice table. Love the design.
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