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X_Digger

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3. I'd estimate about 15lbs

Reply to Adsos Letter (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 09:01 AM

Jun 2013

It went from 2" thick down to ~1 11/16" after surface planing. There was a slight twist and cup that took a lot of shavings to remove.

I was worried that it would look too weird, too overpowering for the base, but I don't think it's too terrible.

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Sewing machine table [View all] X_Digger Jun 2013 OP

That looks very nice, well done! nt lumberjack_jeff Jun 2013 #1

Thanks! n/t X_Digger Jun 2013 #4

I like it! Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #2

I'd estimate about 15lbs X_Digger Jun 2013 #3

Yeah, now that I look at it again compared to the books behind it Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #5

Btw, I envy your shop space. Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #6

Mine's stuffed to the gills X_Digger Jun 2013 #7

process question northoftheborder Jun 2013 #8

I used a wire wheel with a drill. X_Digger Jun 2013 #9

Good suggestion - I need one or two of those little ones to get in the ornate grill work. northoftheborder Jun 2013 #10

very nice! NMDemDist2 Jun 2013 #11

Thanks! n/t X_Digger Jun 2013 #12