Ocalafornia Kitchen Island

Guanacaste finished with Rubio Monocoat // Dimensions: 15 feet x 44 inches

This massive kitchen island / dining table was commissioned for a beautiful waterfront property nestled in the Ocala National Forest.  The Ocalafornia ecotourism farm routinely hosts large groups, so they were looking for a large table that could serve as an attractive focal point, as well as a practical gathering place. 

The clients visited our showroom and fell in love with an extra large slab of Guanacaste.  Due to their size requirements, they were keen on keeping the slab as intact as possible.  After treating some soft sapwood, and squaring off the ends, the final dimensions were fully 98% of the original unfinished slab.

In order to achieve a minimalist, floating aesthetic, the client opted for heavy duty hairpin legs – The slim profile of the hairpin legs belies their sturdiness.  The floating look was a success, and the narrow legs also leave plenty of room for storing stools underneath.  As pictured, the table comfortably seats sixteen.

Check out the Ocalafornia yoga retreat / event space / farm here: https://ocalafornia.com/

Collins Table

Monkeypod / Rubio Monocoat // Dimensions: 78 x 42 in

This piece was commissioned by a client from the St. Augustine area – After having been disappointed by another table-maker, he decided to trust us with his commission.  Not everyone takes the time to do their work well.

After seeing a few too many tacky versions of the blue epoxy river table, we were hesitant about taking this on, and I will admit that I tried my best to convince the client to go with something more understated.

In the end, I was very happy to be proven wrong!  We think the blue river turned out great.

‘Heavy Duty Tube Base’ by Hairpinlegs.com

Capelli Table

Guanacaste / Rubio Monocoat // Dimensions: 136 x 40 in

This large, flowing dining table was commissioned for a home in The Villages.  Even before finishing, the grain on this piece was especially stunning.

After CNC flattening, the overall thickness of the slab had been reduced to 1.75 inches.  That is about as thin as we like to get, particularly with a slab of this size.

In order to prevent any sagging across the long clear span between the table legs, two stiff steel channels run lengthwise along the underside of the slab.  These low-profile steel reinforcements allow the tabletop to remain very flat and rigid without disrupting the lightness of the overall form. 

The clients opted for a pair of ‘Cleo’ table legs by Flowyline Design – We think they complement the tabletop nicely. 

Fisher Table

Monekypod finished with Rubio Monocoat

Custom made for a client in Gainesville, FL, this table is intended for use as a coffee table.  The slab we started with was split in two, so some careful mold-making and epoxy work was required.

Apart from the epoxy work required two reunite the two separated slab segments, this gorgeous slab needed little more than careful sanding and CA glue patches prior to final finishing.  The grain on this piece speaks for itself!

The base, chosen by our clients, was made by Flowyline Design.

 Custom made for a newly built oceanfront home in Atlantic Beach, FL, this bench was envisioned as a practical statement piece for the family game room.  With several school-age children in the home, the bench was designed in the anticipation of being filled end-to-end with rambunctious friends and family.  With space for at least six adults, and the lively nature of the setting, structural solidity was a key consideration.

Two solid Guanacaste supports are spaced wide apart under the bench, with cantilevered braces stretching back toward the center of the open span.  This arrangement maintains a refined look, while providing a remarkable resistance to bending in the center of the span. With 300 lbs applied at the center, deflection of the bench top is imperceptible.

Special thanks to Sandy Sheloski and the team at Lisa Gielincki Interior Design for bringing us this project – We thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of bringing your vision to life!

You can see more of their interior design work here: https://www.lisaginteriordesign.com/

Rojas Table

Monekypod finished with Rubio Monocoat // Dimensions: 120 x 42 inches

Custom made for a family in Gainesville, this table was commissioned for use on their covered back porch.  As a primary dining and gathering table, we opted for straight edges – The straight lines and smooth finish make cleaning up after meals much easier than it would be with a highly countoured live edge.

After CA glue and epoxy patching a few cracks, the table was manually sanded to 320 grit, and given three coats of Rubio Monocoat. For an indoor-use table, we would typically apply only two coats.

Base: Heavy duty steel legs with black powder coating (custom made in Alachua, FL by Black Flag Metals)

Antarctica Dining Table

Guanacaste finished with Arm-R-Seal Urethane + Paste Wax // Custom steel base  // Dimensions: 120 x 50 inches

This XL dining table was commissioned by a couple in Gainesville, FL for their new home.  The edges were cut straight for a clean lines all around.  The slab required extensive epoxy work, particularly the filling of a large void running all the way through the slab.  We all agreed that the shape of the void resembles the outline of Antarctica on a map.

In order to toughen the tabletop for more carefree daily use, we opted for 6 coats of Arm-R-Seal urethane finish, with 2 coats of paste wax applied after the urethane had fully cured.  The paste wax top coat allows small blemishes and normal wear to be buffed out as needed, and also lends the underlying satin urethane some additional luster. 

Base: Heavy duty steel legs with black powder coating (custom made in Alachua, FL by Black Flag Metals)

Huddl3 Group Conference Table

Monekypod finished with Rubio Monocoat // Dimensions: 146 x 46 inches

This XL conference table was custom made for a tech company opening new offices in Orlando, FL.  Utilizing heavy machinery and considerable bravado, delivery was successfully made through a third story window into the client’s conference room.

Remarkably, this slab was supplied by the sawmill with one live edge, and one straight edge chainsaw cut.  Using some special tools, a few tricks, and a lot of patience, we were able to imitate the look and feel of a natural live edge on both sides of the tabletop.  It is honestly hard to tell which side is the imitation. 

The unfinished steel bases were custom welded in Utah by Red Arch Concepts.  The fabricator seems to have used steel at least twice as thick as what is common in off-the-shelf table bases, and they are incredibly robust.  A strong connection to the underside of the slab (utilizing 20 oversized bolts) allowed them to be installed without any supplemental bracing.

Thomas Coffee Table

Monekypod finished with Rubio Monocoat // Custom one-piece Monkeypod base // Dimensions: 48 x 30 x 17 inches

Starting with a tricky cut-off from a larger conference table project, this coffee table turned out to be one of our favorite projects to date.  The client, a Gainesville local, gave us free reign on everything but the budget – Special thanks to Tony Thomas for trusting us with this.  

A major split across the table top was filled with epoxy resin, as were the larger voids. After epoxy work, the entire slab was milled flat, top and bottom.  Owing to the peculiar orientation of the wood grain on the slab, we opted for two steel c-channels on the underside.  The c-channels will help maintain flatness, and reinforce potential failure points along the short grain-lines. 

The custom base was fabricated from a single piece of 3/4 inch thick Monkeypod lumber.  Using kerf cuts and steam bending, we were able to coax the board into its final shape.

Gambrel Booth Table

Guanacaste finished with Rubio Monocoat // Dimensions: 98 x 68 inches

This massive kitchen table was commissioned by a client in Upstate New York.  They contacted us after having another slab / resin table arrive at their home cracked in half.  I’m not sure if their table broke due to rough handling en route, a flawed design, or defective construction.  Regardless, they needed a replacement tabletop custom made to fit the booth seating and table base that they had recently installed on site, and they were looking for a new table maker. 

The width requirement for the slab was extraordinary – 66 inches minimum.   Slabs of this width are unusual, even amongst the massive Guanacaste and Monkeypod pieces we typically source. 

After scouring our supplier’s inventory in Costa Rica, I was able to identify a few good candidates and present them to the client.  She made her choice, and we had it delivered to FL with our next container load of slabs. 

The large voids in the original slab (typical in slabs of this size) required 5 gallons of deep pour epoxy resin, which we applied in three layers over the course of a week.  After milling off a full inch of thickness on our router sled, and many hours of sanding, the result was a functional piece of art.

Lancaster Table

Monekypod finished with Rubio Monocoat // Steel base  // Dimensions: 96 x 52 inches

This dining table was commissioned by a family in Trenton, FL for their newly built home.  The live edge was extensively sculpted for both a smooth feel and ease of cleaning.

One of the live edges was unusually dense, convoluted, and lacked the lighter sapwood typical of a live edge.  We believe the tree may have survived a fire when it was still standing in Costa Rica.  In any case, the unusual live edge made for a unique piece of furniture.

Base: Steel square tube legs with black powder coat finish