Hey guys,
I've been working on this table, and have a couple questions. Look at the pic of the top, and you can see a chip in the center of the veneer, and also around the edge. These are both going to be covered with more veneer: a paterea in the middle, and a banding around the edge. This is built generally following Rob Millard's plans, and he uses a plunge router to relieve the space for the banding and the inlay. My question, is how would this be done back in the day using handtools? I have a router, but hate using it. It is loud, and one false move and all my work is ruined.
Any thoughts?
The top is made of pine substrate (I cut strips, and oriented them so that the panel is essentially quarter sawn). The panel was then crossbanded with veneer, and then sawn into an ellipse. Then I laid out the ray pattern and used hide glue and a veneer hammer to lay in each piece. I included a pic of the not finished column for your enjoyment. The legs are held in place with a sliding dt, and the top will pivot on the block at the top of the mahogony pedestal.
Thanks for looking.