Project by grosa | posted 06-27-2015 11:23 AM | 3119 views | 12 times favorited | 16 comments | ![]() |
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This table was made from Sapele, white redwood burl, and the actual gears used in the cigar factories machinery. The finish is pre cat lacquer.
Everyone here at S+L Millworks had a hand in making this table. If you look at picture #5 you can see when these gears were manufactured. You can see how this table and the other table was made here.
http://lumberjocks.com/grosa/blog/56122
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bannerpond1
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#1 posted 06-27-2015 11:35 AM
Great idea and use of found objects. The contrasts between the iron and the wood, the natural and the man-made are interesting and well done. I’ve got some family heirlooms that might look good this this…..Thanks!!
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a1Jim
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#2 posted 06-27-2015 01:45 PM
I think the industrial look is in.creative idea.
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Dave
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#3 posted 06-27-2015 02:47 PM
That’s spectacular! Well done!
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helluvawreck
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#4 posted 06-27-2015 03:14 PM
This is another great piece and it’s certainly an eye catcher.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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Dennis Zongker
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#5 posted 06-27-2015 04:31 PM
This is a very beautiful piece of furniture, the gears fit perfect into this Art Deco style hall table! Adding to the overall style of the design. Your craftsmanship looks flawless, congrats!!!
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Scott Albrecht
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#6 posted 06-27-2015 08:43 PM
Wow, spectacular
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sras
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#7 posted 06-27-2015 10:08 PM
Fantastic!
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Mean_Dean
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#8 posted 06-28-2015 12:48 AM
Very nice—I’m sure it’ll make a proud addition to their offices!
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woodchuckerNJ
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#9 posted 06-28-2015 03:38 AM
I like it a lot.
Did you grind the bottom gear flat, or did you route out the wood to bury the gear?
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lightweightladylefty
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#10 posted 06-28-2015 04:06 AM
This is a wonderful addition to the lovely cigar factory furniture. Are there still more pieces to come?
L/W
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grosa
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#11 posted 06-28-2015 12:42 PM
Thank you all for your comments.

Woodchucker, I ground the flat spot and welded a tab on the back.
Lightweightlady, there are two more pieces. A chalkboard that matches the tables and a round desk that Diego made.
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lightweightladylefty
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#12 posted 06-28-2015 07:01 PM
WOW! That’s quite a desk! But no gears incorporated into it? All the pieces look fabulous.
L/W
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grosa
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#13 posted 06-28-2015 09:53 PM
Thank you. All the other pieces go in one room. This is the receptionist’s desk it sits all alone on the first floor.
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Ivan
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#14 posted 06-29-2015 04:54 AM
Outstanding work. Beautiful combination of two materials.
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BenR
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#15 posted 06-30-2015 01:28 AM
Very nice design! Great work.
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