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08-29-2021, 03:24 PM
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08-29-2021, 07:47 PM
(08-29-2021, 03:24 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: Very interesting how they use common tools.... Thanks for posting...I love seeing people in other places work. Learn a lot.
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08-30-2021, 06:30 AM
(08-29-2021, 03:24 PM)Timberwolf Wrote: Very interesting how they use common tools.... interesting! why did they torch the inside the mortises when joining the sides of the top?
08-30-2021, 11:58 AM
Wow, those are some slabs.
Wonder if they were firing the mortise to get rid of moisture and shrink the wood so it would fit tighter later? ▼
08-30-2021, 12:58 PM
(08-30-2021, 11:58 AM)stav Wrote: Wow, those are some slabs. My thoughts on the torching was to burn off the surface oil on the wood so the glue would stick. Or, dry the mortise so it swells when the wet tenons are added.
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08-31-2021, 08:32 AM
I noticed that when the old man made the long rip cuts on the slab, they were perfectly matched.
Their cuts with a chain saw are crisp and clean. Nice. I actually liked the look of the table just after the last polish, beautiful. But, I understand the dark stain to match the base. 
Jim in Okie
You can tell a lot about the character of a man - By the way he treats those who can do nothing for him.
08-31-2021, 08:35 AM
I preferred the base with the more natural look myself. The wood was quite attractive. No need to cover it up in my opinion.
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