Porch table

Larry · July 22, 2015, 03:33:43 PM

Kathy picked up a table and chairs at auction for a couple of dollars. The seats and top were missing but she figured I might be able to make a replacement.

I'll rub out the varnish in another couple of weeks. Me hates varnish and especially marine spar varnish...no place to do it and I always end up with dust nibs.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · July 22, 2015, 03:58:15 PM

$300.00...................each!

DanG Larry, that IS pretty nice. I likes it.

WDH · July 22, 2015, 04:13:24 PM

That thing screams of elm.

Elm is ash with an attitude :D.

Could be honeylocust. Could be catalpa.

Doesn't seem dark enough for sassafras, but you might have slipped in some kentucky coffeetree while we were not looking ;).

Whatever, the grain is awesome, and I love the figured walnut medallion.

On a wild hair, I am going with catalpa.

WmFritz · July 22, 2015, 04:19:09 PM

I have no guess about the species, but the grain is striking!

I love the scalloped edge too, Larry

WDH · July 22, 2015, 04:21:38 PM

Me too. That is so cool.

Magicman · July 22, 2015, 04:39:09 PM

Beautiful as in "very nice". 8)

beenthere · July 22, 2015, 05:51:59 PM

Smacks of catalpa, IMO also.

Gorgeous wood and furniture.

Andy White · July 22, 2015, 06:01:29 PM

Larry,
That is a gorgeous table and chairs. Very distinct character of grain pattern and color. Give it a 10...
Andy

Larry · July 22, 2015, 06:19:52 PM

Thanks guys for all the nice comments.

It is catalpa, I have a lifetime supply and been using a lot of it when I can.

thecfarm · July 22, 2015, 08:47:01 PM

Them metal chairs and tables are real pricey now. We brought a set years ago. I wished I would of brought another set than. Now they weave the seats and back with some plastic stuff that only last 4-5 years and still ask a real high price. I betcha you could get more than $300.