old oak table

[astrid]

I think i's about 1920's

Groggy, this isnt a competition,
I have worked a lot with old kauri and have never seen the soft wood shrink away like this, but i have seen it in old really dry oregon.
there is a reason that it matters as that if the timber is this dry, its going to suck up a hell of a lot of oil.
there may be a better way of finishing
my suspision is partly supported by the timber in the skirts that sure as hell aint kauri.
but as i said im not a timber expert and would like somone else to take a look.

Niel is a big bloke and can defend his own corner.
And yes cabinate makers can be wrong just like you and I, especially if you talking old dry timber that they mightn't see so much of

Astrid

[cazdids]

i dont think this cabinet maker was wrong he picked them from the other side of the garden ........ and works with kauri all the time....

he said it was very old maybe pre 1900 but legs made later

its just a hobby to me i dont really take it that serious

David

[astrid]

Looks really good,
let it dry and put on a few more coats.
next project?
Just cross posted,
I picked 1920's because of the legs, after all a slab of wood is a slab of wood.
I wouldnt add varnish wont stick well to all that oil.
when its well fed and dry. give it a good hard rub.

Astrid

[Groggy]

Astrid, I've re-read the thread and my comments and can see why you have interpreted my comments that way, I'm sorry for that, it wasn't my intention. The comment on Neil's post was simply acknowledging his apparent accuracy.

I was interested in knowing why you BOTH seemed not to agree after a cabinet maker has seen the timber first-hand, rather than photos, which make it harder to ID timber. I personally find it difficult to identify wood, it is a skill I don't possess, and, if two experienced people disagree on the identification given, then I figure there must be a reason, therefore something to be learned - hence the confused smiley .

[astrid]

Not a problem groggy
see you on saterday

Astrid

[cazdids]

will post some photos . had 4 coats of oil now

it blistered in parts today because of the heat ,, but thats ok i just sanded scrapped and reoiled ,,, beautiful

[astrid]

well try to keep it out of the sun, and dust
astrid

[MacS]

You sound like your loving the finishing, keep it up it gives one a good feeling when it comes out well.

[cazdids]

yeah sure have enjoyed the finishing......... paint stripping was boring ....

as for my next project ,,, i gotta put more collar ties on my pergola/deck before it blows away lol

also a ceiling in my games room ,,,the gardens,,,,,, my ensuit......

plus starting a 14 million dollar nursing home project at work ,, prolly 60 hours per week

might get time to squeeze something in but i doubt it ..... i have spotted a kauri side board with plate rack ' all painted up for 150 bucks what do you reckon...............worth a go ?

[MacS]

Buy it, and save it?

Match it up with the table.

[astrid]

If you didnt enjoy stripping the table legs then you really will hate doing a dresser!!
I did one last year, ended up sending to dippers to get the paint off.
was sealed with calsomine.
Funny that one came from SA as well.
needed a lot of sanding after. but was stunning when finished.
was about 15 hours work involved.
but for $150 bucks I'd go for it.
Find a dipper that uses metholine chloride not costic
somtimes these have old blue or green paint under the top coat so if your clever you can turn it "french provincial"
but be carefull not to shabby chic it.

Astrid