Marcus Reid — CraftOps

Hi there, I'm looking for a solid walnut dining table, roughly 8 feet long. We'd like something that seats 8-10 people for family dinners. Prefer natural finish that shows the grain. Budget is around $3,000-$4,000 but flexible for the right piece. Timeline: we'd like it before Thanksgiving if possible. Can you let me know what's achievable and what you'd charge? Thanks, Marcus

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**Subject: Re: Custom Walnut Dining Table — 8ft**

Hi Marcus,

Thanks so much for reaching out — a solid walnut dining table is honestly one of my favorite things to build, and an 8-footer that seats the whole family sounds like a beautiful project.

Good news: your budget and timeline are both workable. Here's where I'd land on pricing:

An 8ft solid walnut dining table with a natural oil or hard-wax finish (which really lets the grain sing) typically runs **$3,200–$3,800** depending on slab selection and base design. That sits comfortably within your range.

A few things I'd want to nail down with you:

- **Base style** — trestle, pedestal, or four-leg? Each has a different feel and price point
- **Thickness** — I usually recommend 1¾" for a table this size; it has real presence without being heavy
- **Slab vs. edge-glued top** — live-edge slabs can be stunning but may push toward the higher end of your budget

On **timeline**: Thanksgiving is achievable. My current lead time is around 8–10 weeks, which puts us right at the wire — so I'd want to get the deposit and final design locked in within the next week or two to hold that slot.

I'm assuming a standard rectangular top and domestic black walnut. If you had something more specific in mind, that's worth a quick conversation.

I'd love to set up a 20-minute call to talk through the design and show you some recent walnut work. Just reply here or grab a time at [scheduling link].

Looking forward to it, Marcus.

Warm regards,
**[Gary Dennis**
[DENNISWOODWORKSTX@GMAIL.COM | [254-252-7734 | []

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