My continuing education teacher Sheldon is a rock star. He's helpful, kind, and so knowledgeable. I haven't done a lot of this true woodworking before, but he knows the ropes. After lots of work was done we assembled the table to inspect it before gluing. Because the table is two inches thick it was clear I needed reinforcement when gluing so Sheldon taught me know to keep the table level by putting in "biscuits". Check out a biscuit joint tool. My husband came to join in the heavy … [Read more...]
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Live Edge Black Walnut Table
Photo by Comoorganizarlacasa For years I have been enchanted by live edge tables. The wood grain and the rough but classic look is stunningly beautiful-- no one does it like mother nature. (So says the girl that painted oak yellow.) I have fallen in love again. First my husband, then my kids, and then this cry-your-eyes-out-beautiful slab of California Black Walnut: For my birthday my husband gave me my favorite gift ever "Thursday nights off for a year". It didn't take me long to … [Read more...]