Side Tables

[T.R.MacMunn]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[Bruce Page]

Gary, I’m totally stunned by your work! I got a kick out of your comment “I have a vertical jig I made to try to joinery on the Stinger, but it's a bit too finicky for me.” Your work looks extremely “finicky” to me, and I mean that in a good way.

[DVE2000]

Thanks again, guys. :) I tell you, the OCD neurons were not happy with the way some things turned out, but I learned years ago that the art of woodworking is learning to hide your mistakes. And there were plenty. I’ve also learned not to point them out!

[sakle2k]

Beautiful heirloom work Gary!

I'm curious how wide the board was for the top? Looking at the grain, I can't see where 2 boards were joined so it looks like 1 really wide board.

[Jim Becker]

Originally Posted by sakle2k

I'm curious how wide the board was for the top? Looking at the grain, I can't see where 2 boards were joined so it looks like 1 really wide board.

I cannot speak for how the OP did his work, but I will mention that careful attention when choosing material can often permit a multi-piece panel to appear to be one wide board. Too many folks just glue boards together without spending time (and money) to get the best appearance. A little thing like that can take a very nice project and turn it into a "wow" project. The first step in finishing is choosing the material. ;)

For the record, I'm personally a major fan of using wide material whenever possible. One piece is my goal; two is acceptable; three can be fine for a wider table if necessary. I don't prefer to use a lot of separate boards for a table surface when it can be avoided.

[DVE2000]

Thanks!

They were from single pieces of lumber. The rough board was 20 1/4” wide. I got them from Chris Vickers at Somerton Ridge Hardwoods. https://somertonridgehardwoods.com/#...1-3e6206791fc6

His prices are really good, and he keeps/gets wide stock especially for CNCers. I met him because one of the Sign Finishing 101 classes was held on his premises. He’s a Cobra owner, and has the most amazing shop setup I’ve ever seen. It was a couple years ago, and I’m still drooling over those tools! If you can’t get to VA, you’ll have to organize your own motor freight, I think. He’s a member on these forums, but his info is on his website.

[Jim Becker]

Chris is a great source for material! When I was at his place for TR's sign gilding class a couple years ago, I came home with a lot of material. :)

[sakle2k]

Originally Posted by DVE2000

Thanks!

They were from single pieces of lumber. The rough board was 20 1/4” wide. I got them from Chris Vickers at Somerton Ridge Hardwoods. https://somertonridgehardwoods.com/#...1-3e6206791fc6

His prices are really good, and he keeps/gets wide stock especially for CNCers. I met him because one of the Sign Finishing 101 classes was held on his premises. He’s a Cobra owner, and has the most amazing shop setup I’ve ever seen. It was a couple years ago, and I’m still drooling over those tools! If you can’t get to VA, you’ll have to organize your own motor freight, I think. He’s a member on these forums, but his info is on his website.

Thanks for confirming Gary. I was curious because I've worked with Sapele quite a bit but never ran across a board that wide. Looks like there's a new website on the way for Somerton Ridge Hardwoods so I'll keep my eye out for it.

[sakle2k]

Originally Posted by Jim Becker

Chris is a great source for material! When I was at his place for TR's sign gilding class a couple years ago, I came home with a lot of material. :)

Great to know, thanks Jim!

[DVE2000]

That’s been up for a while. I’d just call him.