Hi all, I am an intermediate woodworker from Tulsa. I use woodworking as a stress relief technique to deal with my post military life. Unfortunate I am in the process of getting my house on the market so I don’t have any space or time to work on anything. I enjoy all aspects of wood working, and am looking forward to seeing what everyone else makes, and hopefully picking up some tips along the way. Here is a coffee table/bench I just finished from a slab of cherry, coated in Waterlox. 

Welcome to The Patriot Woodworker Matt! Call this place home. That is one beautiful table my friend! Anyone would be proud to have that in their living space.

I'd like to know, where did you acquire the legs from?

 

Thanks for joining us!

Welcome aboard Matt.  That is a beautiful table.  Hope we will see you around often.

First and foremost, Thank-you for your service & sacrifice Matt. May your hobby continue to impart comfort as needed.

 

Second, Welcome to The Patriot Woodworker. Happy you found us & great to have you here. Many great & talented people here...hopefully one day it will rub off on me.

Hope all goes well with the sale of your house and impending move...no matter you're in between shops & projects we look forward to hearing and sharing what has and is going on with you.

 

Beautiful table and especially the slab of cherry. Gonna' guess that has some heft to it? Thanks for sharing it and being here.

I got the legs from eBay from a seller called worldtrade100, I ordered two sets, and out of the two one leg was 1/2” longer than the rest. They ended up giving me a full refund and let me keep them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-12-16-28-Hairpin-Coffee-Table-Legs-DIY-Metal-Set-of-4-Home-Furniture-Parts/192664908803?hash=item2cdbb93403:m:m4liL2wtfdwRCNC78N0sQEw

Thank you for your service and, thank you for honoring us by joining our group of woodworkers. 

Your table is awesome. As it darkens, it's going to be even more beautiful. 

 

 

Grandpadave, it’s not super heavy ~35 pounds with legs I’d guess. Finished size is 45.25x16.25x2x18”. I used threaded inserts to attach the legs so they can be removed to store, move or ship. I actually had this peice left from a slab I’m using to build a river table for a friend so I built it up to sell. The original slab was 10’4” long and ~2.5” thick. I had no plans for it when I bought it last year, but couldn’t beat the price, so it sat in the garage from last May until last month. 

Gorgeous table! Love the beautiful finish and color.

 

Looking forward to seeing more of what you make.

Welcome to the site Matt.  Glad you joined.

1 hour ago, Mattb0313 said:

I got the legs from eBay from a seller called worldtrade100, I ordered two sets, and out of the two one leg was 1/2” longer than the rest. They ended up giving me a full refund and let me keep them. https://www.ebay.com/itm/8-12-16-28-Hairpin-Coffee-Table-Legs-DIY-Metal-Set-of-4-Home-Furniture-Parts/192664908803?hash=item2cdbb93403:m:m4liL2wtfdwRCNC78N0sQEw

Excellent, thanks for the resource Matt!

welcome Matt of Tulsa from Colorado...

thanks for your service...

your table has some mighty fine warmth and character...

Welcome home. Jump right in

 

Beautiful table.  Welcome

 Welcome Matt, glad you could join us. 

9 hours ago, Mattb0313 said:

threaded inserts to attach the legs

So, were those 1/4-20  5/16 3/8?  Just curious (I would ask brass, steel, other, but just because i like hardware ).

 

As others have said, thank you for your service and thank you for joining us here! 

1/4-20 brass inserts because that’s what was in stock at my local Woodcraft. Used stainless screws. 

Welcome Matt! Love the pictures! 

 

You've found a great group here. They are all super friendly.

Hi Matt, and welcome. That table looks awesome. I still be in the ask questions category, not answer questions category (unless you got electrical questions LOL). Good group here.

Hey, Matt, double on everything said above. Actively woodworking or not, pour a cup, bring your sense of humor, and pull up a chair.

 

Bill

Welcome aboard Matt.  We have a strong veteran presence here, so anything you want to share or vent, believe me, we understand.  That is a fine looking table.  As far as picking up some tips, it looks like you might be the one to be offering tips also.