Today I received some pictures of our Husky Farm Dining Leg in my email from a man named Carl Kemp. For the record, finished pictures are my favorite thing to receive in my email. I love seeing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of our customers at work! Carl called us with a dilemma, just after Thanksgiving. He was building a Cypress table, but could not find legs in Cypress anywhere. I very sadly informed him that we do not carry Cypress, either, but we could turn Cypress blanks if he could provide them. Well, he had the boards for his table, but nothing more.
Carl sent me some pictures of the Cypress boards he had, and I saw a lot of (beautiful) color variation. Ultimately I was thinking there was no way we could match this. I saw the color and texture of Alder with the distinct grain patterns of Oak, and failed to think of a wood type that would combine the two. So, I called our good friends in the warehouse and had them bring to me the leg in question. He was looking for our Husky Farm Table Leg, part number 1121. I asked them to bring it to me in Alder and in Oak. I took pictures. Lots of pictures. I sent the pictures to Carl and asked him to choose between the two. He enlisted the help of his wife, Jane, and together they chose the Alder. A coworker of mine who shall remain nameless commented upon seeing the pictures, “I think they should have gone with the Oak.”
Well, after receving the pictures, I have one thing to say: Carl and Jane chose very well.
They sent me these beautiful pictures, and the pictures showed two things very clearly: 1) the wood was a perfect match, and 2) Carl is quite the craftsman. The legs do match the wood type well, but the finish on them is a significant part of that, and Carl chose the finish well and did a fine job constructing this table.
Also, the Husky Farm leg was a perfect fit for this table. With the length giving it a slender appearance and the width giving it substance for a nice sturdy table that looks simple, but not at all plain. Not lacking in beauty, the rich colors and the glossy finish contribute even more to the overall look.
Without further delay, here are the pictures!

I just love warmth and the depth of these colors!

The spool here, just below the top block, is my favorite part of this turning; it is detailed, but not overdone.

Again I was really amazed at the match. These two wood types look like they were meant to go together!

Here, you get a taste of what I meant when I was talking about the dimensions. The slender turning adds length to the leg, keeping it from looking stocky. At the same time, its width helps to make a very secure foundation for this table. Of course, Carl’s tenoning here is also a very secure construction (the first thing Mr. Osborne noted when I showed him these pictures!). How securely the skirt assembly is done has a direct impact on how sturdy the table will be.
Carl and Jane, thank you for sharing your pictures with us. The table is gorgeous, and we are pleased and proud to be a part of it! Many blessings to you both.