Small Salvaged Oak Coffee Table Craftsman/Rustic

 This is a small coffee table I just finished. Its all of salvaged oak, red and white, mostly from shipping crates.
Its 19.5" wide, 36" long, and 18" tall. The top is about 3/4" thick, the legs 2x4 or so, and the apron about 1-1/4" thick.

It takes some work, getting those despicable spiral shank nails out of oak, but I think its worth it to get materials that are as visually and tactilely interesting as this.  Also, buying clear oak in any quantity is really, really expensive.

You can see the leg closest to the camera in the above photo has some extensive boring insect damage. I made sure that it faced out so it could be seen.

Its quite heavy for its size. But I think it would work in small spaces very well.
It should probably be a well lit space. If you run into this in the dark, it won't give ground.

 I used the rainwater and black walnut husk juice stain that I've used on several previous pieces. This time its a bit darker and browner though, because the juice had time to ferment over the winter. Fresh green walnut husks have a smell that I just love. I'd wear it as a cologne if anyone made it.

The fermented juice has a smell like old pipe tobacco, plus a deep forest must sort of scent. I think it's pleasant, but it doesn't linger after the stain drys.

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Each of the apron sections has a natural wain that I turned down towards the ground. They give all sides of the table a distinct appearance. Above, the apron is much deeper on the end touching the left leg than it is on the end touching the right leg. It's a live edge on the downface and the sweeping curve draws the eye.