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pulleyt
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This was a change from the small scale ornament curiosities that I've been making over the last year.
We recently created a dining room and moved in the accompanying dining table from the kitchen where it had always been a tight squeeze, especially when extended to seat eight. This meant, of course, that we had no table in the kitchen and it is somewhere we like to sit and look out on the garden. Mostly, there are just the two of us at home these days so a table that was comfortable for two and extendable to four would suit well.
I eventually decided on an oval drop leaf table (in maple as I still have a fair bit left over from a kitchen project many years ago) and using rule joints for the drop down leaves. The rule joint took a few practice attempts in some scrap 18mm mdf to get them right, well to get it working at least. And even then I miscalculated the width of the centre panel as I forgot to allow for the leaves dropping back under the centre panel by 12mm on each side
. This meant I had to cut the panel in half and insert another narrow strip to widen it which you may be able to make out by the grain variations.
The supports for the leaves are bars that pull out from the table frame and are held in place by the table top. Stop blocks on the other end of each bar to the small knob limit the distance the bars can be pulled out.
I'll be honest, I prefer the small ornamental work but I'm happy with the result!
We recently created a dining room and moved in the accompanying dining table from the kitchen where it had always been a tight squeeze, especially when extended to seat eight. This meant, of course, that we had no table in the kitchen and it is somewhere we like to sit and look out on the garden. Mostly, there are just the two of us at home these days so a table that was comfortable for two and extendable to four would suit well.
I eventually decided on an oval drop leaf table (in maple as I still have a fair bit left over from a kitchen project many years ago) and using rule joints for the drop down leaves. The rule joint took a few practice attempts in some scrap 18mm mdf to get them right, well to get it working at least. And even then I miscalculated the width of the centre panel as I forgot to allow for the leaves dropping back under the centre panel by 12mm on each side
. This meant I had to cut the panel in half and insert another narrow strip to widen it which you may be able to make out by the grain variations.
The supports for the leaves are bars that pull out from the table frame and are held in place by the table top. Stop blocks on the other end of each bar to the small knob limit the distance the bars can be pulled out.
I'll be honest, I prefer the small ornamental work but I'm happy with the result!
A very nice table, such a traditional style
Hallelujahal
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MarkAW
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How does that work?
Orraloon
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A smart looking table. Nicely done. I would not have noticed the extra strip if you had not mentioned it either.This was a change from the small scale ornament curiosities that I've been making over the last year.
We recently created a dining room and moved in the accompanying dining table from the kitchen where it had always been a tight squeeze, especially when extended to seat eight. This meant, of course, that we had no table in the kitchen and it is somewhere we like to sit and look out on the garden. Mostly, there are just the two of us at home these days so a table that was comfortable for two and extendable to four would suit well.
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I eventually decided on an oval drop leaf table (in maple as I still have a fair bit left over from a kitchen project many years ago) and using rule joints for the drop down leaves. The rule joint took a few practice attempts in some scrap 18mm mdf to get them right, well to get it working at least. And even then I miscalculated the width of the centre panel as I forgot to allow for the leaves dropping back under the centre panel by 12mm on each side
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The supports for the leaves are bars that pull out from the table frame and are held in place by the table top. Stop blocks on the other end of each bar to the small knob limit the distance the bars can be pulled out.
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I'll be honest, I prefer the small ornamental work but I'm happy with the result!
Regards
John
deafgeoff
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After watching a YouTube video about off center turning, I decided to try is and this the result. I started with a sandwich of oak and mahogany glued together with PVA wood glue.
MARK.B.
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Like the bowl GarnoIt is most likely tree wood looks like it could be Oak.
It is most likely tree wood looks like it could be Oak.
deafgeoff
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Move the centre point a quarter of an inch on the tailstock to create the wobble and use pull cuts from the centre until it’s square again. Reverse the piece and repeat then turn the bowl as normal.
Smeghead
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Great job! We all start somewhere.
Not quite finished yet but chuffed it actually fits together, 18 blooming’ joints between the sash and frame!
lots learnt, coping the ends for the mouldings was hit and miss, and the muntins are not spot on length, but it’s square and it’ll do.
F.
lots learnt, coping the ends for the mouldings was hit and miss, and the muntins are not spot on length, but it’s square and it’ll do.
F.
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gregmcateer
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Full size chessboard - from salvaged firedoors and some maple I actually bought
That's really nice, Peri.
Have you got any WIP photos, or diagrams showing the construction process? I've read that the squares can be a real pig to keep neatly together.
Cheers
Greg
gregmcateer
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Jon,
How are the rings joined? Do you split one and glue back, so as not to lose the kerf thickness?
Droogs
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After a long hiatus, I am slowly getting back in the workshop. First thing I did was make a jig for Pocket hole joinery for the myriad cabinets and cupboards I have to make now we actually have a proper floor in the flat, including a whole new kitchen. The jig is based on the one by Dennis from Hooked on Wood on Youtube
Blue Valchromat on a birch ply base with Oak 18mm sq edgebanding
Blue Valchromat on a birch ply base with Oak 18mm sq edgebanding
