Table for a VSalonista

[audiisaac]

I just finished this table for VSalonista "Alex", delivered it to DC and made my way to the bike show in Richmond. The table is made of curly cherry and tiger maple. Alex wanted a small dining table that would be easy to knock down, so I made a trestle base that is held together with maple wedges. The most amazing part of the table is the top, which is one 15 inch board of highly figured cherry cut in half, I have never seen a board like that before!

[bking]

beautiful. really clever design to meet the requirement.

will the cherry cut in 15 inch planks hold it's shape pretty well over time? you're right, that's a rare cut but makes for a fantastic piece.

[audiisaac]

Thanks for the comment, wood will always move with the changes in moisture, and if you try to contain the movement the piece will self destruct. Those boards were cut close to the center of the tree and are mostly quarter-sawn, which minimizes the warpage and cupping.

[maunahaole]

hotness. very nice.

[VertigoCycles]

Very nice work. That cherry is gorgeous and I'm sure it'll look even better once it ages a bit.

[benji]

perfect.

[alex]

All,

The table is gorgeous and fits my requirements exactly. Isaac did an amazing job working with my requests and specifications, but still adding in his artistic touches and attention to detail.

He also went out of his way to work with me on the delivery.

Amazing artistry, incredible work-ethic, and all-around nice guy.

[conorb]

Wow, that is stunning.

I love the simplicity and functionality.

conor

[Dave Porter]

Poetry in wood. Beautiful. Hope he doesn't put a server on it...
dp

[SpeedyChix]

Wow, very nice piece. Execution is remarkable. Fine eye.

[ron l edmiston]

luv it --- so many talents within velocipede ...

ronnie

[hmbatrail]

I just saw this thread! Beautiful execution. Bookmatched top is really stunning.

As gorgeous as the top is, my eye was drawn to the legs (I'm a leg man). Elegant but substantive. Not an easy trick to pull off.

Also, I'm not one to judge but you might want to quit compulsively buying work benches at every equipment auction. :)