So wife wants a new coffee table

[KevTN]

So wife asked me last week to make her a coffee table. On the way to my grandson soccer game we stopped by Woodcraft and found a 52x13 Sirari slab that she liked. It is Sirari. Never worked with this type before. This project will let me learn how to epoxy fill worm holes and work with live edge. Should be fun….

[Grandpadave52]

Looking forward to following you along on this one Kevin. Gonna' be beautiful piece when done.

[lew]

Beautiful piece of wood. Depending on the size of the worm holes, I'd consider using thick or medium thick CA glues/accelerator and microtips. Much faster drying time.

[Gunny]

Looking forward to seeing this come along

 

[KevTN]

53 minutes ago, lew said:

Beautiful piece of wood. Depending on the size of the worm holes, I'd consider using thick or medium thick CA glues/accelerator and microtips. Much faster drying time.

Hmm good idea and I have some at the house thanks

[Gene Howe]

Kev, we're working on the same projects. Mine started out in a bit rougher shape, though. I.E. a bunch more worm holes to fill with either red or blue epoxy. Depending on her decision. Right now I'm removing the mill's bandsaw traces using a portable planer. Then, on to sanding to remove the portable planer ridges.

[KevTN]

1 hour ago, Gene Howe said:

Kev, we're working on the same projects. Mine started out in a bit rougher shape, though. I.E. a bunch more worm holes to fill with either red or blue epoxy. Depending on her decision. Right now I'm removing the mill's bandsaw traces using a portable planer. Then, on to sanding to remove the portable planer ridges.

Very cool. I am going to be doing a ton of sanding as it is too wide for my 735 planer. LOL I can't wait to see your results! 

[Gene Howe]

Same here, Kev. You have some nice lumber there. I've never heard of Siari before. It's  sure pretty, though. Love the grain and coloration. 

Mine is about 20" wide at the widest, with a nice curve in it. Mesquite grows every which way. At any rate, it sure ain't gonna fit in my 735, either. 

What are your plans for legs? I'm going the lazy man's way with hairpins. Fast and easy. I used to know some girls like that.

Edited January 14, 2023 by Gene Howe

[KevTN]

LOL You too huh?  I am going to let the wife pick out what legs she wants. I think she will go with the hairpins as well but who knows? I have never built with mesquite but have used it plenty for cooking. I have not heard of Sirari as well. Trying to do some research on it, not a lot information so far. 

[Gene Howe]

The name sounds like it may have come from India. No..wait.. that's a SARI.

[KevTN]

Here shots of the complete slab I am sure you will be able to tell top from bottom

[Gene Howe]

IDK. Both sides are interesting. Though the second pictured side would need quite a bit of work. Especially, since it can't fit in the 735.

[KevTN]

The second picture is going to be the bottom but still going to clean it up. I like the contrasting colors of picture one for the top.

[Gene Howe]

52 minutes ago, KevTN said:

The second picture is going to be the bottom but still going to clean it up. I like the contrasting colors of picture one for the top.

Good choice. Some like bland. It's not for me.  After all, "variety is the spice of life". 

[Gerald]

I have a piece of this wood in my shop (I think) . It is only 1/2 thick and has a wonderful tone when tapped. When I am able will have to remember to get out there and take a pic.

[KevTN]

I would love to see it Gerald.