Popular Post Mattb0313 Posted December 16, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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. DuckSoup, Al B, Cal and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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! Grandpadave52 and Cal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Welcome aboard Matt. That is a beautiful table. Hope we will see you around often. Grandpadave52 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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. Artie and Gunny 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattb0313 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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 John Morris and Grandpadave52 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattb0313 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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. Artie and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Gorgeous table! Love the beautiful finish and color. Looking forward to seeing more of what you make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Welcome to the site Matt. Glad you joined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 welcome Matt of Tulsa from Colorado... thanks for your service... your table has some mighty fine warmth and character... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wichman3 Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Welcome home. Jump right in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunny Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Beautiful table. Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuckSoup Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 Welcome Matt, glad you could join us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_toad Posted December 16, 2018 Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattb0313 Posted December 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2018 1/4-20 brass inserts because that’s what was in stock at my local Woodcraft. Used stainless screws. Artie, Stick486, p_toad and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaDeuce Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 Welcome Matt! Love the pictures! You've found a great group here. They are all super friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnewj Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 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 Gunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PostalTom Posted December 17, 2018 Report Share Posted December 17, 2018 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. Grandpadave52 and Artie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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