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Cameron Trestle Dining Table
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Author: admin, October 5, 2008
I love the look of this table. The way the trestle arches out from the bottom of the table is just so cool. It’s like no other trestle table I’ve seen before, and I’ve seen quite a few. It’s so clean and simple in it’s design. Honestly I cant put my finger on one thing that I think does it for me with this table. I think it’s the table as a whole. To be honest this rare for me. Usually I like 1 particular element of the design, but this table, for me at least has the whole package.
This table was designed and built by my favorite table builder. His attention to detail and ability to make new and interesting designs is like no other I’ve seen.
As with all his tables the top is 1 inch thick, the skirts too. This being a trestle table he uses geared slides making it easy to open it up by yourself. If you don’t get the leaf self store option it has a locking mechanism that’s easy to use. The widths are 42 or 48 inches and lengths that are available are 60, 66 and 72 inches. You can get this table with up to 4 leaves (12 inches each). There are several differnet woods that you can this table made of. Those wood types are oak, cherry, quarter sawn white oak and brown maple. Personally think this table really looks good in the lighter colors like you see in the picture. If you get a dark stain you’ll hide the inlay detail on the table top and the ends of the trestle. Why hide one of the things that make this table unique, ya know.
Anyway, I have to say that this was definately my favorite table of the year in either state (ohio or indiana). The builder did a great job with this table.
Author: admin, October 5, 2008
There are several things that you should look at or at least consider when choosing a table.
- How are the legs or pedestal joined to the table?
- Is the table solid wood or particle board?
- Can you see a distinct line between the leaves or sides of the table?
- Is the table top finished underneath?
How the legs or pedestal are attached tells you alot about the table. First of all if the legs are screwed in it is inevitable that they will loosen and when you try and tighten them you run the risk of stripping the original holes. Second if you need to move the table dismantling it runs an even higher risk of stripping the holes. Now if they are held in with bolts not only can you retighen them and move the table easily but bolts can only be used in a solid mounting system.
Solid wood or particle board? This is pretty straight forward. Solid wood is alot stronger, more durable and lasts alot longer, potentially generations when taken care of, than particle board. Something else to consider is that should something happen solid wood can generally be repaired ie sanded down and refinished. Particle board is basically an all or nothing proposition, when it fails it fails completely. If price is a concern then particle board will always beat solid wood but you have to consider how soon the table will begin to fall apart because sooner or later it will.
Most table tops are made in two pieces the joint between them is a good indicator of how well it’s made. If there is a very distinct line between the two sides or the leaves the table was not completed as a unit. This is a solid indicator that the pieces where mass produced. Mass production of anything leads to a more forgiving environment for flaws and problems. If they are willing to over look something as simple as making the table top line up what else did they miss? This is a true sign that quantity is more important than quality. When good furniture is produced quality always wins over quantity.
Another way to see if they builder pays attention to the small things is to see if they have finished the underside of the table. When I say finished I dont mean stained like the top of the table I mean is it coated with the same top coat as the rest of the table. The reason this is important is because they will absorb water (humidity) at different rates. Namely the unfinished side will swell more in high humidity conditions than the finished side and possibly cause the table to warp or twist. This is magnified in the dryer climates when a big rainstorm rolls through.
If you follow these guidelines you can be sure the table you are buying is a quality piece of furniture that will give you and your family decades and potentially generations of enjoyment. Once a table meets these qualification the only thing you have to worry about is styling and whether you want to stain it or paint it.
Author: admin, October 5, 2008
The Amish Shaker Hill Table is and absolutely gorgeous table. With it’s tapered top, arched lower spreader bar and swept feet this table is truly like no other. Yesterday we finally had it delivered to the store and paired it up with the butlers buffet
and the Aspen Chair
The shaker hill table, butlers buffet and the aspen chairs are all made of quarter sawn white oak with medium danish oil stain.
The table is a 42″ x 72″ with 2 leaves that self store in the table. The self store feature is really nice because you dont have to schlep the leaves back and forth between the closet and the table every time company comes over and you need to extend it.
The 6 aspen side chairs we have with this table complement it beautifully. The wide slats in the back of the chairs are the perfect accent to the wide single slat in the ends of the trestle.
The shaker hill is available in 42 x 72 and 48 x 72 as the base size and can be extended with up to 4 twelve inch leaves. It’s also available in oak, cherry and 1/4 sawn white oak. Personally I think it looks best in the quarter sawn.