This is style that I love building when I can find the right natural leg. God did all the hard work and I facilitated putting it together. Hope you enjoy. I flatten all my really wide slabs with Nich Offermans flattening jig featured in the magazine. Its worth the build.
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One piece slab top of white oak, Natural tripod leg of wild cherry
Close up of the key in the top. The photo also shows the unique finish I use. I painted the top with white enamel, scraped it off leaving the white paint in the pores and cracks, used oil, then wipe on poly for additional protection.
the piece after finishing
shot of the top slab
drilling the mortise for the wedged tenon connection.
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