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That's stunning. But, did you sign your work?
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I like the darker look. And was the Cuban mahogany everything they say it is when working?
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I just got through refinishing a dining table from the 40s or 50s that was made with Cuban Mahogany. It's beautiful wood. I colored it with a touch of RC Lockwood "Duncan Phyfe Red" and it turned out very nice. Your table is terrific. My personal taste is to emphasize the red in mahogany, so I would not have gone as dark, but that's just personal preference.
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Thanks for the compliments, and no have not signed it yet, but I'm making a branding iron and plan on putting a signature on most of my recent work.
That type of Mahogany is every thing they say it is, and it's a hand tool woodworkers dream, planes almost like butter.....
The darkened look was a design specification by the boss, but will post some pictures of the Island counter top I made, it retained more of the original color.
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That's one nice table. And to be able to make it out of some outstanding wood.
The finish is excellent. It must have taken many hours to obtain that luster.
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Yes it took a while, plus it gets used a lot so it's holding up well....
The finish is Tried and True Old Danish Oil
Thanks,
Andy
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