Denette 914 Report post Posted November 9 Hi everyone! I’m an older member who doesn’t post often, but here’s my latest finished piece: 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drzaius 1987 Report post Posted November 10 So, if you're an older member, what does that make me But it's a very nice table. The only (unsolicited) critique I have is that it looks kinda top heavy. How stable is it? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 6201 Report post Posted November 10 Sweet! Interesting twist on the base design. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denette 914 Report post Posted November 10 10 minutes ago, drzaius said: So, if you're an older member, what does that make me But it's a very nice table. The only (unsolicited) critique I have is that it looks kinda top heavy. How stable is it? You’re one of the Ancient Ones ™ Its really remarkably stable. The legs spread out so that the top only really overhangs the footprint by about 1.5” on each side. No twist or wobble. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardA 4105 Report post Posted November 10 Damn, if drzaius is ancient, then me and several others must be fossilized. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Cooper 6282 Report post Posted November 10 I would imagine with the diagonal cross pieces that it very stable! Well done and like the design and the tight dt’s! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K Cooper 6282 Report post Posted November 10 30 minutes ago, RichardA said: Damn, if drzaius is ancient, then me and several others must be fossilized. Not to high Jack but to only take advantage of the situation, who is the oldest member on here? I’ll go first at 70 yo. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chet 4039 Report post Posted November 10 2 minutes ago, K Cooper said: Not to high Jack but to only take advantage of the situation, who is the oldest member on here? I’ll go first at 70 yo. You win. 1 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chip Sawdust 326 Report post Posted November 10 I like the waterfall of grain that goes from the top to the sides. And nice dovetails 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardA 4105 Report post Posted November 10 1 hour ago, K Cooper said: Not to high Jack but to only take advantage of the situation, who is the oldest member on here? I’ll go first at 70 yo. 77 In December. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 1369 Report post Posted November 10 Nice table! @Denette , but where've you been? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denette 914 Report post Posted November 10 8 hours ago, Mark J said: Nice table! @Denette , but where've you been? My boss is a hard man to please. He keeps me working long hours, and I just haven’t had time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denette 914 Report post Posted November 10 12 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Sweet! Interesting twist on the base design. I actually considered making it even crazier by flipping it, but decided the proportions were a bit off. I may use the idea in a later piece, though. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 1369 Report post Posted November 10 A circular carcass on top of that base might look very modern. Be a lot harder to do, though. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronn W 1369 Report post Posted November 10 NIcwly done, I like it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 6201 Report post Posted November 10 1 hour ago, Mark J said: A circular carcass on top of that base might look very modern. Be a lot harder to do, though. Circular dovetails would be very, very interesting! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 1369 Report post Posted November 10 I was thinking more of bent wood like a drum table, but I like your idea better. I could see dove tail finger joints done on an angle to create a polygon. Then he could plane the whole thing down to round. It would really look like something. I don't know @Denette you'd better get started on this project before we complicate the design any further . Now see what you've been missing . 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denette 914 Report post Posted November 11 On 11/10/2019 at 9:54 AM, Mark J said: I was thinking more of bent wood like a drum table, but I like your idea better. I could see dove tail finger joints done on an angle to create a polygon. Then he could plane the whole thing down to round. It would really look like something. I don't know @Denette you'd better get started on this project before we complicate the design any further . Now see what you've been missing . On 11/10/2019 at 9:39 AM, wtnhighlander said: Circular dovetails would be very, very interesting! On 11/10/2019 at 7:42 AM, Mark J said: A circular carcass on top of that base might look very modern. Be a lot harder to do, though. Woah, now, hold on, hahahaha. I actually don't have anything in my shop that lends itself to rounded shapes. The closest I've done is some power carved buttprint barstools. I actually don't have a lathe (or room for one). I like my angular forms, haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chet 4039 Report post Posted November 11 On 11/10/2019 at 5:34 AM, Denette said: My boss is a hard man to please. He keeps me working long hours, and I just haven’t had time! I remember the days when our house floors were covered with such acrudiments. Thats when I decided it was a good idea to wear slippers instead of bare feet, Kids are grown and stepping on toys of our grand kids and I am back to bare feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chestnut 3834 Report post Posted November 12 On 11/10/2019 at 7:38 AM, Denette said: actually considered making it even crazier by flipping it, but decided the proportions were a bit off. I may use the idea in a later piece, though. I really like this look and idea. Like REALLY like it enough I might steal it someday.It kind of has a Nakashima vibe to it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 1369 Report post Posted November 12 1 hour ago, Chestnut said: I really like this look and idea. Like REALLY like it enough I might steal it someday.It kind of has a Nakashima vibe to it. But you should do it with a circular carcass and dovetail finger joints . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wtnhighlander 6201 Report post Posted November 13 7 hours ago, Mark J said: But you should do it with a circular carcass and dovetail finger joints . Only if the tails are in the round sides. THAT, I'd pay to see! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites