I wish I could say I loved this dining table, especially after all the work I put into it. It's a decent piece for a first time job, but I'd do things differently next time. Other than some small blemishes, the table top (hard maple) developed some considerable wood warp. Not sure how it happened, but the literature says that warping is a common frustration for wood workers. Fortunately, it still works as a table, and the top can be "unwarped" by simply putting a wet towel on it for one day, however it slowly warps back over a couple weeks. Some day, I'm sure I'll make a new top, twice as thick which I'll firmly attach to the pedestal base with tabletop fasteners. Until then, I'll put up with the warping since I like the option of pull-out leaves. Finish: Sanded to 220, two coats of clear gel stain, then two coats of clear varnish.
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