This job took me back a little.
This is the second time I've made a Surfboard table; the last one was the Surfboard Coffee Table
back in June 2013 which I designed and created to expand my work.
This one is a world away from that one; at 3 metres long (10ft) and a very high 110cm tall (431/2").. it's much bigger, which was the initial brief from Sketch Studios.
The only way that I felt the Surfboard would look right, was if it was a 1950's style longboard, with quite a traditional look, sitting on the trestles or bench that it was made and finished on.
The juxtaposition of the stripey high gloss board with an old, well used and distressed frame meant the board could be complimented well. Made from Grey 'Sun bleached' timber that would work, and look great on the South coast of the UK.
Normally here, I would go through how I built this seriously cool table...
This time, a lot of the build was on Twitter with finer details and explanations for my followers to view. https://twitter.com/jam73e
We have taken so many photos, that when I came to edit them down, I had about thirty left and just thought I'd put loads on here for you (and me).
So here you go, enjoy (by the way, new photos added at the end of the table in situ )
Please click on photos to enlarge
In the display area of my workshop
The framework beneath
This timber was new, but Sun bleached.
All new cuts i.e. joints exposed 'new' wood, so it all had to be coloured to get back to the Grey finish.
We carried the table outside to get some natural light onto it.
Love the reflections of light through the trees.
The Ash & Sapele was a good choice as the woods
compliment each other highly.
It was difficult to choose the images to not include,
its just so cool.
Well, every now and then you have to be in the frame...
Probably my favourite (above)
And you can't help but run your hands over it. Silky smooth, Cheers Matt
I'm 5'9" so this shows the scale
The underside in the daylight is just so great.. I love it
Hopefully you'll agree, it just doesn't look new, at all.
The paint splats and drips.
With my stamp just on the end grain of the through tenon.
Carpet over the top timbers to keep from scratching the board when you are polishing them up.
Love the Grey and the honesty of the jointing.. I've even used nails to show the simplicity of the framework that would be made for this 'workhorse'.
Another few in a different location..
Then back into the workshop to finish off
More wax on the fin.
Satin finished on the underside, all sealed and waxed on here.
Under the bottom rail.
Had to be dated.
Back on the floor where it was distressed..
Just fits in perfectly as 'the bench they were made on'.
Rings and drips.. love it.
Remember all of this frame was only made last week.
I hope you enjoyed that. I loved making it and especially the finishing on the base.
Thank you list.
Beth, for finding me.
Ruth, great communication during build.
Tom, intern with me. "Only a few weeks left now Tom"
Matt, for the high gloss.
Ellie, photos and delivery.
You can follow me on here and on Twitter, where you would see more work in progress shots and during build photos.
Thanks for looking
All the best
Jamie
Here are the photos of the table in the office, a great setting for this unusual table.
So much daylight..
Love the lighting above.. great colour scheme
the contrast of the top and the base makes me smile...
The view as you walk in from the decking
The view as you walk in towards the meeting room.
The gloss is great, and you can now see the decking, with it's great weathered look
Do you want something different ? or need something different ?
Thanks for looking
Jamie
