..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I wasn't going to post this project as it wasn't one I really liked. The client wanted it a particular way so, that's what they get. However, I did think there was some interesting parts worth posting so, here it is.. This is the table given as the example to build. Since it's to be painted black, I used poplar for the build. As strange as it may sound, my lumber dealer didn't have any 8/4 poplar so, I had to do a glue up. Here's the legs ready to go for the tapering jig There's also a bead detail on the bottom of the aprons. I cut oversized pieces and glued them up. Trimmed them later. Back to the leg tapering... Since I wasn't going to post this, this picture was taken much later in the process. I'll show the jig for the detail shortly. Once that was complete, I made and used a jig to pattern route the lower leg detail. Next I sized the rails so that the leg details matched correctly. Then I created the template for the upper leg detail. To finish the legs, I used a 3/4" cove bit in the router table. I used one of the off cuts from tapering the legs to keep the leg square to the table. The joinery is Domino which was by far the quickest part of this build. Here's a dry fit before any of the sanding even started. And this is where this table sits currently, about 3 days in and the glue up and lots of sanding is complete. http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/536/5yP0cE.jpg Client needs to make some decisions on the top before I can do too much more. I'll try to update it as progress is made. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Very nice!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Nice work on the build log, too! I find these to be very helpful, thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Nice work on the build log, too! I find these to be very helpful, thanks. Thanks for that! Frankly, that's why I posted this one. I was hoping someone could get some helpful tips from it. After seeing it come together, I also wish I'd of used some really nice lumber and kept it for myself...lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Looks pretty good to me ! Mixed emotions about clients choices come with the territory . I have learned to appreciate a style that would never be welcome in my home. Appreciate the skill and craftsmanship it takes to execute that style even if it doesn't appeal to you. I would buy the rope mold I saw around the sample picture . Painting the gold leaf looking accent color could be fun! <grin> 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Looks pretty good to me ! Mixed emotions about clients choices come with the territory . I have learned to appreciate a style that would never be welcome in my home. Appreciate the skill and craftsmanship it takes to execute that style even if it doesn't appeal to you. I would buy the rope mold I saw around the sample picture . Painting the gold leaf looking accent color could be fun! <grin> I will admit that I'm not looking forward to the guilding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Isn't it fun to build stuff for people that can also be purchased at Home Goods? Hang in there bud, looks good! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Gilding and not metallic paint? Gilding is not difficult to someone as particular as you seem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Isn't it fun to build stuff for people that can also be purchased at Home Goods? Hang in there bud, looks good! Cold! That's just stone cold ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Gilding and not metallic paint? Gilding is not difficult to someone as particular as you seem. Client asked for guilding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Isn't it fun to build stuff for people that can also be purchased at Home Goods? Hang in there bud, looks good! Lmao - what ever pays the bills Freddie! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 A client that requested guilding over gold paint has some redeeming qualities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaissanceWW Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Your lumber yard didn't have 8/4 Poplar???? Do you buy your lumber from the trunk of some guy's car in the Denny's parking lot?? Maybe its a West coast thing but that blows my mind. Anyway, I'm digging this table. I agree that it isn't something I would want in my house but the details pose some cool woodworking challenges and it is fun to see how you tackled it. Looking forward to seeing the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Your lumber yard didn't have 8/4 Poplar???? Do you buy your lumber from the trunk of some guy's car in the Denny's parking lot?? Maybe its a West coast thing but that blows my mind. Anyway, I'm digging this table. I agree that it isn't something I would want in my house but the details pose some cool woodworking challenges and it is fun to see how you tackled it. Looking forward to seeing the rest. I did a project a while back where I needed a piece of 8/4 poplar and they only had 1 piece left. I'm beginning to think that they didn't order any more as they probably don't move that much of it. Thanks for the kind words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I found this journal posting very helpful, particularly the jig/template process for the routing detail. Looking forward to the rest of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 After countless hours of tedious hand sanding, the base is pretty much complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Wow! Looking aweslme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 What size dominos did you use? I'd love to see an 'exploded' photo next time you have it apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 What size dominos did you use? I'd love to see an 'exploded' photo next time you have it apart. It's glued up now. I used two 8 x 40s for each apron to leg joint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted August 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 Well, that was painful! I very much dislike painting wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I agree, but this is looking nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Still looking awesome! That design works quite well with paint, having enough visual details without showing grain. Bet it would look nice in mahogany, though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I think it looks great so far Kev. I know what you mean about painting wood but if that's what the customer wants.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 Really like this project and the execution of it. Painted, or not, this detail you put into the legs really makes it stand out. I love following your builds. Keep up the great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 If I have to paint wood it gets sprayed, sanded between coats and ends up a smooth as my clear finished work. Otherwise I supply sanded unfinished work for someone else to paint ! Table is looking quite sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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