| Project by chidwickschool | posted 01-22-2012 03:23 AM | 8428 views | 38 times favorited | 42 comments |  |
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I designed and built this dining room table for clients who had a very large informal dining room and like to have large but casual dinner parties. The Claro Walnut top is a sequentially book matched set with some beautiful figure and is accented with black poplar for an ebony look. (I have a bunch of this naturally occurring black poplar, if you want some, I might sell you a bit if you’re really nice =) When working with the client, I designed the table to be inspired by the “Montana Ranch Home” it was for. For instance, I designed the side trestles to look “tree trunk-ish” and the rails were meant to represent the miles of fence-lines typical of Montana homesteads. The trestles have been inlaid with several different woods to give the dogwood branch and flowers designs, which are different on each side of the table. The leaves and flower petals were sand shaded slightly to add shadowing. This table met the clients’ need for something elegant, unique and artistic, while at the same time giving an impression of casual simplicity.
-- Andy Chidwick, Chidwickschool.com
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doncutlip
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#1 posted 01-22-2012 03:24 AM
That is very grand, warm tones, looks great
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devann
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#2 posted 01-22-2012 03:36 AM
I like building tables, and my you have built a fine one. It’s beautiful Andy.
-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
BarbS
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#3 posted 01-22-2012 03:46 AM
What a Great lead photo of the maker! Love the table. You done really good.
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a1Jim
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#4 posted 01-22-2012 03:48 AM
That ’s one cool table,great job.
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shipwright
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#5 posted 01-22-2012 04:00 AM
Nice table Andy. I quite like the inlay and the black accent.
-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/
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#6 posted 01-22-2012 04:01 AM
Beautiful!
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oi2342001
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#7 posted 01-22-2012 04:07 AM
That’s a great table. The inlay is a nice touch as well as the black poplar.
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Bobsboxes
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#8 posted 01-22-2012 04:12 AM
Wow
Great build, great inlay.
-- Bob in Montana. Kindness is the Language the blind can see and deaf can hear. - Mark Twain
woodshaver Tony C
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#9 posted 01-22-2012 04:21 AM
Nice table! Look great from top to bottom! I especially like the warm wood tone!
-- St Augustine FL, Experience is the sum of our mistakes!
rdjack21
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#10 posted 01-22-2012 05:39 AM
All I can say is WOW. Just love that big expanse of Walnut!
-- --- Richard Jackson
Victor708
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#11 posted 01-22-2012 05:45 AM
Love Walnut. Love this table.
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Manitario
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#12 posted 01-22-2012 06:30 AM
This is a beautiful table!
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MichaelAgate
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#13 posted 01-22-2012 06:32 AM
Beautiful Piece. nice inlay!!
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Todd A. Clippinger
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#14 posted 01-22-2012 06:48 AM
Excellent work! That’s my woodworking Bro!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com
jaykaypur
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#15 posted 01-22-2012 02:21 PM
A great piece. Love it all the way around. Very nice job.
-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!
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