Burr Oak Dining Table
This Burr Oak dining table is made from a single slab of oak. The oak tree came from Dryslwyn, in Carmarthenshire. The table is 6’9” (2060mm) long and 3’ (930mm) wide.
The metal legs of the Burr Oak dining table give a simplicity to the table and because they are so much stronger than wooden legs they are less in the way. 8 chairs, including arm chairs can fit around and tucked under the table.
The oak tree was planked by me and Huw using a double ended chainsaw with a milling attachment. It was the first time we’d planked a trunk wider than the single engine milling saw was able to saw so it was a learning curve. We had to communicate with each other from the opposite sides of the trunk over the noise of 200cc of chainsaw. Obviously as we were both sawing we didn’t manage to take any photos. This photo is of another tree trunk being planked by Huw and another friend, who, as a tree surgeon, was very relaxed! I will try to post a video of the chainsaw planking on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ronirobertsartisticwoodcraft/
The table top is finished with Treatex Hardwax oil. This could then be wax polished or another coat of Hardwax oil could be applied if and when necessary.
I am taking this Burr Oak dining table to https://origincarmarthen.com/ The table will be in the window in Origin in until Monday 6th April. It will then be moved into the shop, upstairs. I am inviting anyone interested to view it properly then. I have 4 slabs from this tree so am able to make a similar table. I also plan to make one with wooden legs.