The walnut dining table for my daughter is finished. Overall dimensions are 30" H x 43 1/2" W x 86 1/2" L. It has two leaves that extend the length to 122 1/2". Legs are 3 1/2" square. About 8 1/2" overhand on end which is more than my daughter want (only 4").
The top is made with two veneered panels on each end with solid walnut frame around them. The panels were from shop sawn veneer glued to 3/4" Baltic birch ply. All the veneer was from the same 8/4 walnut board and book matched. After glue the panels in with 3/8" ply splines, the top was sanded flush on both sides.
The base is put together with a 1/2" MDF plate used to attach the table slides. It also provides a space under the top where the leaves can be stored when not in use.
Finishing took almost as long as building. Scraping and sanding down to 320 grit first. I put on a coat of garnet shellac followed by Pore-o-pac pore filler. Then a coat of wipe on gel stain (General Finishes Brown Mahogany) which was wiped off as much as possible. Then many coats of wipe on PU from General Finishes (5 coats on legs, 8 coats on top). Finally a little rubbing and paste wax. Along the way I did some "distressing" because my daughter wanted it to look old and used.
Without leaves
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With Leaves
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Pictured lightened so you can see the grain
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Top
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Top with leaves
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Originally Posted by John Miliunas
