Whipped up a new table

[Henrik]

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




The leg frame, starting to come together




The finished table, pic 1




The finished table, pic 2



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

[DogFaced PonySoldier]

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

[SmokeyGator]

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.

[Attjack]

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.

[Thunder77]

Very nice Henrik ! What kind of wood is it?

[Henrik]

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.

[EdF]

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.

https://www.rosslaird.com/creativity/2007/06/16/wood-finishing-for-marine-use/

[CaptainMike]

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

[FireMan]

This is a table that I made via my amazing skills, a screw driver & a wrench. 😎

[CaptainMike]

Truly amazing.

[Fire Art]

Got to appreciate talent

[holehogg]

Craftmanship

[Huskee]

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

[SmokeyGator]

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

[RonB]

Nice work everyone.

FireMan - you get an "E" for effort.

[FireMan]

I thought you’d like it.

[Troutman]

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

BTW really nice table ....,

[Fire Art]

It’s fir