..Kev Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Sorry to hear there was an issue! I do like what you came up with for a solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 Keep the faith ! I kinda like the bow legged cowboy stance it has. Curved braces could be explained as shoelaces...... I just couldn't help it after you said that Steve. So, here ya go: ">http:// Here's the ladies version: ">http://http://s722.photobucket.com/user/davewyo/media/IMG_0822_zps801b095c.jpg.html'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 At least you can have some fun with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 I like the ladies version ! Another cause to the instability may be a lack of rigidity in the framework under the top. Try some sort of cross bracing maybe ? Or do you think it's just the flex in the thin bowed legs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted January 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 At least you can have some fun with it! Woodworking is always fun! I mean...when sharp blades are spinning I'm as serious as I can be, but the whole point of my workshop is to goof off and have fun. Another cause to the instability may be a lack of rigidity in the framework under the top. Try some sort of cross bracing maybe ? Or do you think it's just the flex in the thin bowed legs? Yeah I hoped that fastening the table top would add some stability, but it didn't do too much. It seems to be mostly the flexible legs rather than tangential "wracking" of the frame. We'll see what happens with some stretchers added. I think it will be enough but, if not, I thought about adding a non-functional bowed shelf along the lines of a bridge in a Japanese garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 14, 2015 Report Share Posted January 14, 2015 A single flat spot at the top of the arch shelf would make a place to display something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 A little update: I started into spoke-shaving some spindles to make stretchers and after a couple of days ended up with some pretty painful tendonitis in my wrist. After a couple weeks recuperation I'm at the point of final sanding to get out the dings from it hanging out so long. The stretchers have added a large amount of stability to the table and I'm pleased with how they turned out. http:// So all I need to do is complete the prep, put on some Arm-R-Seal, and attach the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Art meets original craftsmanship! It's wonderful to see someone branching out and marching to their own drummer . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I agree with Steve.. Nice job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I really like the new additions. How did you get the arc? Bend it some or what? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I traced the arc on some 6/4 alder using the original template for the aprons. I rough cut the curve on the bandsaw. Then I carved it with spokeshave, rasp, and sandpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Dave, Great idea! Looking good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I traced the arc on some 6/4 alder using the original template for the aprons. I rough cut the curve on the bandsaw. Then I carved it with spokeshave, rasp, and sandpaper. Oh ok. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDave Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Love it...shaping up to be a beautiful table.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 The project is complete. Thanks to everyone for following along and for the help and inspiration. Please excuse the poor quality photographs. Dave http:// http:// http:// http:// 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Very sculptural ! The book matched top is the icing on the cake. Love the end view. Sign it and date it. Note that it was a handmade original design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cochese Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Dang, that's sweet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted February 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Thanks guys! I hadn't thought of that Steve. I guess I'll have to figure out how I will sign my pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Very cool design, Dave. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Scrape the finish back on the underside of the top , sign w a ballpoint pen, finish over the signature. Pencil works too, felt tip tends to run and smear under a finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Great idea. Thanks Steve! Oh BTW, that table top is not a book match. It was made up from 3 pieces off of 3 different boards. For general info, the base was finished with Arm-R-Seal. On the top I tinted the wood with 1 coat of shellac (mixed 3 to 1 clear and amber) to bring the walnut sapwood in line with the alder base. Then 5-6 light coats of Arm-R D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Dave, That thing ROCKS! Great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 What a beauty that turned out to be!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Super nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Jimerfield Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Homerun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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