Splay Leg Table - Waiting for the Shellac to Cure

[Bill Satko]

Thanks for the kind words, Dave, Don, Bob, Bill and Rob. This project was actually a watershed moment for me. I have been spending the past few years developing certain skill sets that would push my woodworking to another level. This project was the first where much of that effort has come to fruition. Rob, hand tools play a important part of all of this. I am using machines to do the heavy lifting and hand tools to push the fit and finish to a level that it is hard for machines to match. It is not 100% hand tools but a blended approach.

[Tom Niemi]

Holy cow Bill, a practice piece Love it for sure So with this being a "practice" piece, what is the real piece going to be made from???

[larry merlau]

well done, Bill, i can see you paid attention in class the socks do add to the piece and the cock bead detail as well..your finish begs to be touched and maybe some day i can

[Vaughn McMillan]

That's quite a practice piece, Bill.

[Bill Satko]

So with this being a "practice" piece, what is the real piece going to be made from???

That is a good question. I have been thinking cherry or walnut or then again maybe something else. I am thinking I just need to browse the wood store and see what catches my fancy. The legs need to be made out of 5/4 rift as a bare minimum and 6/4 would be best. It is amazing the amount of wood you need to buy in order to get just the right figure.

your finish begs to be touched and maybe some day i can

Well, I am giving this away as a gift, which did not go so well with the wife. I had to promise the next one was hers.

That's quite a practice piece, Bill.

Thanks Vaughn!

[glenn bradley]

Wonderful little table Bill. I'm with you on browsing the lumber yard and seeing what catches your fancy. Thanks for taking the time to post all the progress and technique pics too.

[Rob Keeble]

Glenn that can be a very costly experience in my neck of the woods if you see what my local lumber yard has to offer. Most of it is way above my work ability grade so i just walk on by or i would have a shop full of wood.