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That's a gorgeous table. You did an excellent job.
Making the top out of only two boards and book matched no less.
It doesn't get any better than that!
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Wow, you did some beautiful boards justice with that. Bravo, brilliantly executed!
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I love it! It’s a piece of art! I am starting to mill my walnut to get an idea of grain patterns. I got a very good deal on walnut. My ruff cut was about 1 1/8 thick. By the time I get to the finished thickness I am afraid I’ll end up with ¾. I’m concerned it will be too thin to stay flat like yours. I’ve never worked with walnut or glued up that wide of surface of 48”. I have the option of veneer but the wife would like solid. I would love to do it like yours.
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Could you tell us the finishing process used?
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I used Waterlox with sanding with 600 grit between coats. Then rubbed it out with 0000 steel wool and wax.
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Great look. Nice base also.
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I think I'm gonna fire myself for that
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Very nicely done. I would be proud of that.
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