Wanut Table

[Bill Gaiche]

 This wood came from the top of an old walnut tree that I sawed lumber out of some time ago. It had been laying down by the river, as I went by it here while back I thought that old fork might make something. So I brought it home and chainsawed off all the bad ends and came up shorter than what I really wanted. I bandsawed it into some 1 1/2" pieces. Dried them. Last week I started a little table for the neighbor lady. The wood was not the best but I didn't want to through it away. I had never made anything like this before. I found that it was a fun job. Its also the first time to put in butterfly inserts. They are Bur Oak. bg

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[PC-Urban-Sawyer]

That is drop dead gorgeous!

David would want at least $300.01 for that.

Keep up the good work.

Herb

[RynSmith]

Very nice, and the butterfly approves of your butterflies I see.   ;D

[pigman]

That is very nice. Bill, I will tell you though, most people put the table on the mill upside down to level the legs. ;)

[WDH]

I like the butterfly on butterfly  :D.

That is really a beautiful table.  Inspires me. 

I love the natural edges.  Wow...

[samandothers]

Really gorgeous table!  How was it working with the butterflies to join?  I have not tried that yet but would like to.  You stated your first so wondered how easy it was, or any tips.

[gfadvm]

Bill, That is a gorgeous job with the bookmatched crotch figure. And the butterflies are a perfect complement! Great pic with the visit from the butterfly.

[Bill Gaiche]

Sam. Easy. I just ordered a butterfly kit. It has a template, carbide cutter and brass bushing for the router. I just followed the instructions except I didn't use double sided tape when I could clamp instead. I don't have a plunge router. I set the cutter above wood and turn the porter cable router down to the amount I wanted to cut the butterfly. The insert is easy, just have to keep router snug against template.
Pigman, I did cut the legs to height on the mill. Just fooled you you a little.
Thanks guys for your comments. Its really easy to do. Just a lot of that DanG sanding. bg

[yukon cornelius]

what a nice table! 

[hackberry jake]

Wholly Cow! Thats beautiful! Don't let the wife see it. I'll have to hunt walnut crotches for months.

[WmFritz]

I love it... I like the leg detail amongst all the other nice touches.

Bill, what kind of finish did you do?
I think you did that old downed tree proud.

[ron barnes]

Very nice work.  I love walnut natural edge tables.  Great job of saving the lumber.

[thecfarm]

I like the top.

[dablack]

Very nice.  That top is just beautiful.

[Bill Gaiche]

The finish is Cabots Semi Gloss varnish. I will keep my eyes open in hopes of finding some more wood like this. bg

[tule peak timber]

Very nice looking piece Bill... 8) 8) 8) 8)

[Larry]

A one of a kind and beautiful.  Really nice work Bill.

[scsmith42]

Sweet!

[Brad_bb]

Nice!  I know there was a lot or work there.  What finish did you use?

[sandhills]

To say WOW!! would be an understatement, very, very nice Bill.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I like the butterfly on butterfly  :D.

Only on a Wanut bench.

[rooster 58]

HOLY MOLY!!!!
     That is an amazing table 8)

[Left Coast Chris]

Very nice table Bill,

How many coats of varnish and what grit did you sand down to?   The depth of the finish looks great.  Likely many coats (?).

[Bill Gaiche]

LCC, Thanks. I just sanded it with 220. It has only 3 coats of varnish  sprayed on it. bg

[Magicman]

I was traveling and missed this Bill.  Very nice layout......Beautiful job !!!

[21incher]

That is a very beautiful table you should be proud of. The top is matched beautifully and the butterflies / natural edges make it something special. Thanks for sharing.