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    Whipped up a new table

    I had some time to spare, and some old wooden boards. They were originally intended for a cutting board, but I decided they were too lightweight (low density), so I glued three of them together to make a table instead. I sanded them well, but I'm gonna keep them smooth but with that 'rough' look. The only thing missing is a layer of matte clear paint (is that what it's called? Transparent paint?). I want it spot resistant, but not shiny.

    The legs are made of 8 mm square solid bar. It took a few hours to cut and weld, with so many pieces, but I'm real happy with the end result. I like the industrial design, and the thin (but solid) leg frame matches the thick (2") boards well.

    The boards, glued together and sanded

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    The leg frame, starting to come together

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    The finished table, pic 1

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    The finished table, pic 2

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    I really enjoy welding when I have the time. Hard work, but almost as therapeutic as tending my offset smoker.




    #2
    I think clearcoat is the word you're looking for (at least here in the States). Or there are clear varnishes.

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      #3
      Looks nice! I lack the welder and the knowledge to use a welder even if I had one. But I’m learning with wood. This is the last table I made.

      The finish was done with a torch. In addition to a unique look all the spliners and stuff were burned off so no sanding necessary.
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      • Attjack
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        I don't know if why but I assumed you were a carpenter. Maybe the beer in your hand in your profile pic looked like an after work tradesman beer to me.

      #4
      Very nice Henrik ! What kind of wood is it?

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      • Henrik
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        Thanks! I can’t say really. This was part of an inner wall in an old house. It’s at least 70 years old. I’m guessing pine.

      #5
      My first inclination is a marine oriented poly, because the good ones are both durable and UV-resistant. Problem is, they are also mostly glossy. This brand (which does have a good reputation) appears to offer a satin, but not a matte, finish. https://www.systemthree.com/products...e-spar-varnish.

      Here's an article on the subject. I did a couple of tables and a bunch of cabinets, starting with a polymerized teak oil, and finished with a marine 2-part epoxy. They've lasted forever.

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      • CaptainMike
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        Polyurethane is what I'd use in this instance as well.

      #6
      This is a table that I made via my amazing skills, a screw driver & a wrench. 😎 Click image for larger version

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      • CaptainMike
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        Truly amazing.

      • Fire Art
        Fire Art commented
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        Got to appreciate talent

      • holehogg
        holehogg commented
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        Craftmanship

      #7
      Nice work Henrik and SmokeyGator! You are very talented. (You too Fireman, mad screwdriver skills!)

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      • SmokeyGator
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        You don’t know what you can do until you get a miter saw. The mini-picnic table wasn’t hard to make at all. Three 2”x4”x12’ and a box of screws

      #8
      Nice work everyone.

      FireMan - you get an "E" for effort.

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      • FireMan
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        I thought you’d like it.

      #9
      OK here we go again, name that wood !!??

      BTW really nice table ....,

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      • Fire Art
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        It’s fir

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