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Palo Verde Table

Nubsnstubs

Nubsnstubs

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Today I got all my edges straight and square, so I got it ready for dowels. Since it's over 1 1/2" thick right now, instead of putting in just one row of dowels, I set it up for two rows. The dowels in the edges are dowels that are used to align the pieces, then are removed and the regulars are glued in, with the edges left dry on the dowel side. IMG_7210.webp
These are the dowels. They are cut halfway on one end, rotate 90 degrees and cut halfway. They become loose in the dowel hole and are easy to remove. IMG_7213.webp


This is my Pacco Horizontal borer I've used for drilling all dowel holes since '86. I got it about 6 years before I quit my business in 1992. Just about that same time, I ordered a bag of dowels that amounted to close to 13,000 of them. Since then, I've used all but a 5 gallon can of them and am working on trying to use all of them. They are used for all face frames, table tops, door panels and other things that are more sturdy when a dowel is used rather than just two edges butting together with glue.

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I would have more pictures, but my glue bottle is in my truck and it's in the shop trying to get my AC to work. This is the third day now that I've had no transportation. (BOO HOO) :lol2: ............. Nubs
 
Nubsnstubs said:
Today I got all my edges straight and square, so I got it ready for dowels. Since it's over 1 1/2" thick right now, instead of putting in just one row of dowels, I set it up for two rows. The dowels in the edges are dowels that are used to align the pieces, then are removed and the regulars are glued in, with the edges left dry on the dowel side. View attachment 290480
These are the dowels. They are cut halfway on one end, rotate 90 degrees and cut halfway. They become loose in the dowel hole and are easy to remove. View attachment 290482


This is my Pacco Horizontal borer I've used for drilling all dowel holes since '86. I got it about 6 years before I quit my business in 1992. Just about that same time, I ordered a bag of dowels that amounted to close to 13,000 of them. Since then, I've used all but a 5 gallon can of them and am working on trying to use all of them. They are used for all face frames, table tops, door panels and other things that are more sturdy when a dowel is used rather than just two edges butting together with glue.

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I would have more pictures, but my glue bottle is in my truck and it's in the shop trying to get my AC to work. This is the third day now that I've had no transportation. (BOO HOO) :lol2: ............. Nubs
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That's quite a reach to get that glue bottle! Here's to working ac in July!
 
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Wildthings said:
Yep, that's where I keep my glue bottles when not in use...my truck
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Hey man, I still do work away from the house. My truck was taken in on Monday to get the AC work DONE on Monday. My glue and about 3 more tools I need were in the truck. Monday was going to be a holiday for me, so didn't worry or even question if I was going to need the tools or supplies. I was called about 4:45 PM and told that another vehicle took more time than they had expected, and would get to mine on Tuesday. On Wednesday, about 3 PM I called and was told they can not figure out the issue. I told them I'll be in Thursday morning about 8:30 to pick it up.
So there. :sofa: ............... Nubs
 
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Hey man, I still do work away from the house. My truck was taken in on Monday to get the AC work DONE on Monday. My glue and about 3 more tools I need were in the truck. Monday was going to be a holiday for me, so didn't worry or even question if I was going to need the tools or supplies. I was called about 4:45 PM and told that another vehicle took more time than they had expected, and would get to mine on Tuesday. On Wednesday, about 3 PM I called and was told they can not figure out the issue. I told them I'll be in Thursday morning about 8:30 to pick it up.
So there. :sofa: ............... Nubs
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Sounds typical for mechanic work in my area too.
 
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I got it glued up. Will keep it in the clamps till tomorrow morning, giving it plenty of time to cure. This is the bottom side seen. It's worse than the top, but there is one area on the left side that is rotten, and needs a filler piece of wood. I wish I hadn't cut up all the scraps as there would have been about 3 pieces that would have filled in enough to not look like a flaw.
There is a lot of punk, voids and other things I'm going to fill in order to get a flat solid surface. Right now, it closer to 38" long at the left side, but where the crotch area is, it's about 35?. I'm going to be allowed by the customer to cut it short if necessary, otherwise I'll have to do a fill. That might not be too bad, or if her husband has a say, leave it like it is because, "It's wood, and wood has all kinds of flaws'.
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Below are a couple pictures of 3 slabs on my PV. The size of the smaller one is 1 1/2" x 30 x 40 at the top and from the left side of the piece. The bottom is 20" and the shorter side is 30". I hope that makes sense. IMG_7216.webp

This picture is of a matched pair that is 1 5/8" x 13 an 12" wide x 50 long. I believe this is Foothills Palo Verde. It's a natural grown tree that finally got in a homeowners way. It's common along the perimeter of the Catalina Mountains just north of Tucson, and possibly all the other mountains in the Sonoran Desert. IMG_7215.webp
These pictures are posted mostly for @Pops to get a visual of how Palo Verde colors are distributed in the wood. It's pretty bland near the edges, but near the center, if it is crotched, it gets really colorful like the wood I'm using for this table. Mexican Blue, a name not much used anymore as it's racist, is Parkinsonia florida and has the best color of the Palo Verde's. That's my choice of Palo Verde, but the others are OK nut not first choice. @Pops, later today I'll get pictures and a price of what I have left over, and if you want it, it'' be yours. ............... Nubs
 
Yessir I would be interested in any scrap pieces in whatever colors you have in the size range of cork stoppers etc etc. No rush over the weekend.
 
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Yessir I would be interested in any scrap pieces in whatever colors you have in the size range of cork stoppers etc etc. No rush over the weekend.
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Ok, cork stoppers. Is that wine stoppers about 3/4" od x 1 1/2" long? ............. You asked about 1 x 36" long in your pm. Is that something you still want, or were you just curious? It sound like pen blanks are what you're looking for as they are about diameter you would need for stoppers. How close am I to interpreting your question. None of the wood is without imperfections as you would need to stabilize and fill cracks, voids and other things.
Tell me how many you need, and I'll get a box made up with the quantity you want. If pen blanks will work, 1 buck each, and minimum of 10, plus postage. ............ Nubs
 
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@Pops , do you have equipment to cut this to your sizes needed? If so, I'll cut to whatever length you need, and after you get it, you can cut to your desired dimensions I plan on using a 12" box, but if you can handle 18" pieces, I'll do that instead. It will also be filled with a bunch of filler.
If you accept what I show in this post, I will want 40 dollars plus shipping. there will be a lot of filler material that is smaller but bottle stopper size that will make up any thing you might think is too expensive.I want top get rid of this stuff.

The far left is 1 3/4x 3 3/16x 12 1/2. Next is 1 9/16x4 1/4x 18. #3 is 1 9/16x 2 1/2x 18 3/4. #4 is 1 9/16 square x 18 3/4 with split. #5&6 are 1 1/4x 35 1/2 and 29 1/2. #7 is 3/4X 2 1/4 x22, pretty ragged, but castable. The last one is 1 1/4x 2x 18 with bark. That's what you will pay for, but depending on the size, the box will determine how many peanuts you will get and how much shipping will be. If you like what you see, let me know, send me you info in a PM and I'll get it going.
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Now, back to the table I'm working on. Yesterday, I got a call from a friend about 4 o'clock. He wanted to know when we're gonna get over to a clients house and start a small job. I said I don't know, and he commented, "When it stops raining? I immediately looked at the weather, and it indicated we were to get about .57 inched Sunday. It's been pretty nice here the last couple weeks, so I didn't pay any attention to his comment. About 10 minutes after we hung up, I was getting a drink of water from the fridge, looked out a window, and saw it was raining like crazy. Dang, it was a downpour like you get in a hurricane without the wind. My table saw, planer, Pacco borer, and miter saws were uncovered and soaking wet. The only thing of concern was keeping my Biesmeyer fence dry, so ran out , grabbed it and put in under a roof.
I just sanded the top 3 days ago and waxed it. Now, gotta do it again
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I needed to cut the table legs, so got them cut to length and then cut about a 1/4" off 2 sides of the bottom 3/4 length of the legs. Made this simple jig. 3/4" MDF, a small piece of wood to act as a stop or could even call it a push stick. A screw was added to the top about 1" shorter than the length. IMG_7223.webp


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Got the legs cut, and will show my progress to the client tomorrow so she can decide what's next. I've known this couple since 1971. I want them to be happy with what I give them. ............. Nubs
 
Hi @Nubsnstubs first let me say that it’s beautiful wood, and that table top you are making is going to be magnificent! Hopefully you can post a photo when it’s complete. I think your customers are going to be happy!

I hope you don’t mind me asking if you would happen to have an extra piece about 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 18 (or 19”)? Or even 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 18 would work. Any larger piece works too such as #2 and #3 from your photo but I only want to ask if one of these are extra, and I will definitely pay you!
 
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Hi @Nubsnstubs first let me say that it’s beautiful wood, and that table top you are making is going to be magnificent! Hopefully you can post a photo when it’s complete. I think your customers are going to be happy!

I hope you don’t mind me asking if you would happen to have an extra piece about 1 1/2 by 1 1/2 by 18 (or 19”)? Or even 1 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 18 would work. Any larger piece works too such as #2 and #3 from your photo but I only want to ask if one of these are extra, and I will definitely pay you!
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Steven, I can more than likely fulfill your request after I hear from @Pops. I have one piece 1 3/4 x 4 x36, but that's going to be needed for the table if I have any issues. I'll let you know in a week. If you don't hear from me by the end of next week, post here or pm me. .......... Nubs
 
@Nubsnstubs. That's a deal! Twelve inch lengths would be awesome. I'll PM you my address so you can figure out postage. It looks awesome and thank you!!
 
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