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Cherry and Sapele End Tables
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PG,
Looks great!!!
Is that just a clear coat finish??? I ask because it is illegal to stain cherry...
I like em.
Jim R.
Looks great!!!
Is that just a clear coat finish??? I ask because it is illegal to stain cherry...
I like em.
Jim R.
Oh so pretty! They look like there were made for that space har, har, har
Kim
Kim
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Allen,
If PoolGate is anything like me, even if he only got paid a buck an hour, his tables would still be way too expensive for anyone to buy...
Jim R.
If PoolGate is anything like me, even if he only got paid a buck an hour, his tables would still be way too expensive for anyone to buy...
Jim R.
- Jun 7, 2017
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PG,
Looks great!!!
Is that just a clear coat finish??? I ask because it is illegal to stain cherry...
I like em.
Jim R.
Thanks!
I don't like staining either but for these tops I almost did since they vary wildly in color. I used a clear Danish oil. I will follow that up this coming weekend with a gloss polyurethane (for the tops only). Originally these were to have matching Sapele tops. The batch of wood I got had some issues with it and I was unable to harvest enough wood to make 2 tops. I had this Cherry on my shelf for close to 20 years. But, the tops are screwed on so I could always make a new top in Sapele. Only issue is if I make a new top the drawer fronts will be kind of odd since I don't want to make new drawers. So probably not do a new top.
- Jun 7, 2017
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Nice, what is your website for orders?
Actually I would make and sell these. I have maybe 30 hours in them total. I am thinking of putting a pair out at the next craft-show I attend for maybe $500 each. They were actually a lot of fun to make I have not made a piece of furniture in well over 20 years. I had been sticking to my music boxes. But a dresser for my wife is the next project. That will be out of walnut.
- Jun 7, 2017
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Anyone interested in the full project all 57 pictures, here is a link to the album.
PG, will the heat register under one of the tables affect the wood over the long term?
PG,
In the past, I have done a lot of woodwork, not so much lately.. I almost never had an issue until I made a Walnut bedroom set.. I must be allergic to Walnut dust.. Even though I have an cyclone vacuum connected to each machine and a air cleaner, I still ended up coughing for a week or more. I found I had to wear a respirator to keep the dust from doing me in.. Not sure if this is a universal problem, or just me.. ?
Something to think about when you start your dresser.
Thanks,
Jim R.
In the past, I have done a lot of woodwork, not so much lately.. I almost never had an issue until I made a Walnut bedroom set.. I must be allergic to Walnut dust.. Even though I have an cyclone vacuum connected to each machine and a air cleaner, I still ended up coughing for a week or more. I found I had to wear a respirator to keep the dust from doing me in.. Not sure if this is a universal problem, or just me.. ?
Something to think about when you start your dresser.
Thanks,
Jim R.
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I don't think so but I have thought about that. The wood is kiln dried and sealed. Plenty of furniture is placed near vents and is fine but I'll keep my eye on it for sure.
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Yes this is a concern of mine. I have never had any issues with Walnut, Cherry, Oak, Maple, etc but I had an allergic reaction to Lacewood/Leapardwood. I broke out in itchy hives on thin-skinned areas. That lasted a few weeks. Since then I seem to have a sensitivity to some exotic woods. Before that I never used exotics I just stuck to domestic woods. Walnut allergies are quite common. I wear a respirator style mask when I am sanding now (most of the time) but not when I generally just work on stuff. I did get some itchiness on the insides of my elbows, which is the usual place, right at the end of this project. And while I did a fairly thorough cleaning after the Leapardwood incident, I did not do a "wet" cleaning and there still may be some remnants of that.
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Now you need to get to your pottery making skills and whip up a couple of nice vases for them. 
- Jun 7, 2017
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Thanks! I really do like the Sapele and will for sure use it again. The only reason I went with the Cherry top and drawer fronts is because I ran out of the Sapele. I wish I had gotten more instead but could easily replace the top and drawer fronts if I decide to down the road. Also I put a coat of gloss poly on it today I am going to build up 5 or 6 coats and see how it looks.
