rennerw Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Does anyone know where I might find plans to build an altar for a church? I've been contacted by a church to make them one but can't find plans. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 I don't know if there are plans anywhere, There may be, but if you go to most any church or two, ask the Pastor if you can look and take measurements. They are generally willing, and that could get you some other work from them, if they know you work in wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 ^^^^What Rick said. In most Christian churches, the alter is simply a table, usually with trim to match the decor of the sanctuary. If you are talking about alters in a church of some other belief, I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Try altar...not to be a spelling curmudgeon, but misspellings often bring bad results. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Might also be a good reason to learn Sketchup or Fusion 360 to create your own? Good suggestions above, just another alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Or be bold and try sketching your own plans by playing off of a few pictures. A Google image search of key words like " wood altar modern " or whatever style the church wants will bring up pages of pictures for inspiration. Combine those ideas with measurements you take of actual altars then wing it from there.. Following plans is one thing but building a one of a kind is true creation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennerw Posted October 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Quote Thank you for the suggestions!!! I am learning Sketchup and have already looked at the one in my church and the one in the church where my wife teaches school. Never heard of Fusion 360. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 You might check out this altar project from one of our fellow woodworkers - https://www.woodtalkonline.com/topic/8662-altar-build/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Do a search and you will find a whole sackful of altars, from plain to real fancy. I found them to be too confining in one spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collinb Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 It style also depends on the church's traditions. Communion cup holder? Padded for kneeling? Full width of speaker platform or small & centered? Free-standing so a person may walk behind it, or permanently afixed? Your research will give you the answers you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 I'm confused here. Are you talking about a table that sits on the main floor in front of the pulpit? Or the pulpit itself? BTW, I'm a minister and never liked being confined to one spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 Good idea , Roam around during the sermon and keep those eyes moving & awake ! <grin> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bankstick Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 wdwerker, sounds like the voice of experience. A deacon said that when people are sleeping, it's time to wake up the preacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennerw Posted October 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 I'm looking for the table that holds the Bible, communion ware (when given), candles and other items like that. Our church doesn't have a fixed Pulpit. I agree, I can't stay behind the pulpit either. I'm not a pastor but, our pastor took a call to Texas and I've been filling in while we call another pastor. I have to roam when I give the sermon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 @rennerw almost any table style can work for that. Those I am most familiar with are around 5' long x 2' wide, and standard dining table height, about 29 to 30". The base is usually "farmhouse" style, with short stretchers between the legs at each end, and a long center stretcher between those. The only non-structural stylistic element that seems common is a scripture carved into the front apron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecoutts Posted August 5, 2022 Report Share Posted August 5, 2022 When my brother got married, I organized his wedding. I did the decorations, the table decorations, and even picked out the stuffing for the wedding cake. The brother and his wife were so in love that they gladly gave me all duties. Then I had a problem with the altar. I decided to seek help from the pastor in this church. Fortunately, he helped me solve my problem. I think you could go to any church for help. I doubt they’ll refuse to help you because, as far as I know, they never refuse such requests. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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