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The Tray Tables are Finally Complete

Ron Dudelston
Ron Dudelston
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About a month ago my daughter in law asked me to built her a set of maple tray tables.  What began as an easy project turned into a bit of a pain  but now they're finished.  Yeah!! And just in time for Christmas festivities.


  She wanted a satin finish so they're not as shiny as I like but hey, they're hers.


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Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Those turned out nicely Ron.


Well done!



Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee
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Thanks Allen.  The whole project had a ton of wait time.  I had to order the roto hinges and it took 9 days to get them from Florida.  It put the whole project behind.  The panels didn't want to glue flat and I actually made 6 to get 4 good ones.  I do have 2 15 X 20 slightly bowed cutting boards though.


 



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

There you go Ron! When the world gives you lemons, make cutting boards.Grin.gif


I have had those kinds of projects before. They can be very frustrating when in the midst of them.




Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee
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May not build tables but it does build character!

Allen Worsham said:


There you go Ron! When the world gives you lemons, make cutting boards.Grin.gif


I have had those kinds of projects before. They can be very frustrating when in the midst of them.




Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee

Wow, Ron you are the table man. Those turned out great. I love them. Nice look and the finish is awesome. I love the look of the maple. And you did a nice rack to hold them in also. That is so nice. She will be excited.



You did sign then didn't you?



And while I am looking at that tree, I think I see an nice big package for me. Must be something REAL nice.



John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Ron, I think that you have enough character already.24.gif



Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee
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That's what my wife says!



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

They look pretty danged good to me Ron, I love the grain on the tops, very nice, and no doubt easy to maintain and keep clean.


So, for the durable finish, what did you use on these?



John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker
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She wanted poly so I gave her poly.  It is durable when you have two sons.



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Look good next to the tree.  Nice and sturdy.
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Thanks Randy.  They are indeed sturdy.  The legs are 1 1/4" wide as opposed to the 7/8" ones you buy at Kohls etc.  I'm guessing there's a set in the future for my wife becasue she commented on how much sturdier they were than the ones we have..



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Nothing wrong with a good poly finish. It is durable.




Ron Dudelston said:


She wanted poly so I gave her poly.  It is durable when you have two sons.



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks
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Yep and I'm safe to admit that I polyed something here at TPW!



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

Poly does have it's place and this project calls for it. So you are safe......for now.





Allen Worsham
Corona, CA

allenworsham@earthlink.net

http://www.awcreationsandwoodcrafts.com

'Graze in every man's field, but always give your own milk' J. Vernon McGee

Beautiful!



I really like the "catches" that capture the leg on the underside of the top.



Lew
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THanks Lew.  The catches really make it sturdy.



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks

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Ron Dudelston said:


Yep and I'm safe to admit that I polyed something here at TPW!



Ron Dudelston
Above and Beyond WoodWorks





John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

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