[gideon]

Have an order for one of these and scored a wonderful piece from a larger slab. Depending on how this goes, the client will want me to make something from the other half.

So, I've checked the cracks with nicely grained walnut bowties and poured 2 part epoxy to fill in a bark inclusion/void running in the piece. I want this to be pretty translucent when light hits it. Its really neat looking.

My big dilemma right now is three or four legs. I want them splayed at 10 degrees and I am having some difficulty visualizing how this this should reconcile itself. Cutting and fitting them today to get a sense of composition. Will post more pics as this comes along.

 

[mike1950]

NICE chunk of wood!!!!

 

[Travico]

That is going to be a GREAT build!! All eyes are on you!

 

[Dominick]

I like the center inclusion. As far as the legs goes, it looks like 3 would compliment the shape of the slab.
Can't wait for the outcome.

 

[landman]

I keep seeing these "bowties" or "butterflies" to tie down cracks and splits. Is there a video on how to do these? Are they routed in?

 

[Da Aardvark]

Nice Chunk.
The epoxy will essentially glue that barked crack.
I suggest you pour lacquer thinner on the surface.. It will tell you what a lacquer or epoxy finished color will look like. You might be surprised. It richens the color drastically

 

[gideon]

Nice Chunk.
The epoxy will essentially glue that barked crack.
I suggest you pour lacquer thinner on the surface.. It will tell you what a lacquer or epoxy finished color will look like. You might be surprised. It richens the color drastically

this will be a tung oil/varnish finish. i don't mess with lacquer.

 

[gideon]

I like the center inclusion. As far as the legs goes, it looks like 3 would compliment the shape of the slab.
Can't wait for the outcome.

yeah, i settled on three legs. just need to work out the placement.

 

[gideon]

legs are gluing to the rails, brand burned in to the top, all sanded, almost ready to assemble... tomorrow is go time!

 

[gideon]

this is what I went with underneath. I laminated the rails alternating ring direction which should provide some additional strength if this starts moving. I have another rail section I'm preparing to be extra sure.

legs are four side tapered with 5 and 65 hand planes and sanded smooth.

 

[gideon]

I keep seeing these "bowties" or "butterflies" to tie down cracks and splits. Is there a video on how to do these? Are they routed in?

Yes, go on youtube and look up "bowtie inlay router".

 

[gideon]

last coat just went on the bottom. top is done.

this really came out beautifully. I'll post images of the top when my friend photographs it on Thursday.

 

[rayking49]

Looking forward to that!

 

[Carvel Loafer]

If the bottom looks that nice I look forward to seeing it right side up. :thumbsup:

 

[gideon]

Here she is...

Mighty proud of this one.

 

[Carvel Loafer]

Absolutely gorgeous.:thumbsup:

 

[Dominick]

Be proud it's beautiful.
Did you do a poly wipe on? How many coats?
Looks clean.

 

[gideon]

Be proud it's beautiful.
Did you do a poly wipe on? How many coats?
Looks clean.

6 coats tung oil/varnish mix - formby's brand.

 

[paintr56]

Stunning. I love coming here just for the inspiration.

Jim Bunton

 

[Da Aardvark]

Very nice, and so is the photography for it.