Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 22

Thread: New dining table

  1. 01-09-2015, 10:41 AM #1
    Gene Davis's Avatar
    Gene Davis
    Gene Davis is offline [OP] Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Adjacent Peoples Republic of Boulder
    Posts
    492

    New dining table

    Matches the Stickley "Highlands" and is done in cherry. Sealed with a 1:7 Elmers to water anti-blotch, then dyed red-brown, and wiped with one coat of GF SealACell and seven coats of ArmRSeal satin. Chairs by Stickley.

    My Sketchup model of it is up on the 3D Warehouse, if you care to inspect details.

    All joinery done using my new (used) Domino and sanding done with my new (used) RO125 sander. Two leaves extend the 44x78 top to 114, and they store in the space under the top when closed.
    Attached Images Attached Images
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 01-09-2015, 11:57 AM #2
    Kent A Bathurst's Avatar
    Kent A Bathurst
    Kent A Bathurst is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    6,432
    Looks excellent.

    Help me out - what am I looking at in the last photo?

    I understand the solid surface must be to hold the leaves. What I don't get is the frame - and how the slides and top all get in the mix?

    Never done a table with leaves, so I'm reasonably ignorant on the topic.

    Thanks
    When I started woodworking, I didn't know squat. I have progressed in 30 years - now I do know squat.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 01-09-2015, 1:19 PM #3
    Gene Davis's Avatar
    Gene Davis
    Gene Davis is offline [OP] Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Adjacent Peoples Republic of Boulder
    Posts
    492
    What you see is the frame atop the trestle, the slide boost strips being glued on, and one of the equalizer slides. The center strip of each slide screws thru boost into frame. The outside elements of the slides screw to the undersides of the 44x39 tops.

    The shallow box below got lined in green felt. There is space there for the pair of leaves to store, nested.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 01-09-2015, 2:01 PM #4
    James White
    James White is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    MA
    Posts
    813
    Gene,

    Nice work! Could you provide a link to your sketchup model. I searched for your name on 3D Warehouse with no results.

    James
    Last edited by James White; 01-09-2015 at 5:32 PM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 01-09-2015, 2:37 PM #5
    Bruce Page's Avatar
    Bruce Page
    Bruce Page is offline Moderator
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Location
    In the foothills of the NM Sandia Mountains
    Posts
    16,661
    That is a beautiful table. I love all the Stickley details and the finish looks great.
    Please help support the Creek.


    "It's paradoxical that the idea of living a long life appeals to everyone, but the idea of getting old doesn't appeal to anyone."
    Andy Rooney
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 01-09-2015, 2:48 PM #6
    Ken Fitzgerald's Avatar
    Ken Fitzgerald
    Ken Fitzgerald is online now Contributor
    Join Date
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Lewiston, Idaho
    Posts
    28,578
    What a beautiful table! Well done Sir!
    Ken

    So much to learn, so little time.....
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 01-09-2015, 3:42 PM #7
    Kent A Bathurst's Avatar
    Kent A Bathurst
    Kent A Bathurst is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Atlanta, GA
    Posts
    6,432
    Quote Originally Posted by Gene Davis View Post
    What you see is the frame atop the trestle, the slide boost strips being glued on, and one of the equalizer slides. The center strip of each slide screws thru boost into frame. The outside elements of the slides screw to the undersides of the 44x39 tops.

    The shallow box below got lined in green felt. There is space there for the pair of leaves to store, nested.
    Gene - thnx.

    Now I get it. I can see in photo 5 where the frame is below the box - that box houses the slides.

    And there you go - I understand.

    Thanks for the tuturial.

    I wonder - is that a modern interpretation of an antique design? I don't remember anything quite like those cutout sides from the way-back. However, it is very remiscent of Limbert's standard design queues from that era - maybe even a bit of Frank L. thrown in to boot.

    Regardless - design great; execution excellent. How 'bout the chairs - that your work as well?

    EDIT: I just picked up on a key - classic - bit from your post: This project was the "plausible excuse" to start stacking up the Green Kool-Aid gear. Nicely done, Sir. Nicely, indeed.
    Last edited by Kent A Bathurst; 01-09-2015 at 3:45 PM.
    When I started woodworking, I didn't know squat. I have progressed in 30 years - now I do know squat.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 01-09-2015, 4:42 PM #8
    Marty Gulseth's Avatar
    Marty Gulseth
    Marty Gulseth is offline Member
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Location
    Spokane Valley, WA
    Posts
    225
    Awesome - kudos!

    Regards,

    Marty
    "Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity" - anon
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 01-09-2015, 8:07 PM #9
    Randy Red Bemont's Avatar
    Randy Red Bemont
    Randy Red Bemont is offline Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2014
    Location
    Denver, NC.
    Posts
    617
    Beautiful table and great details. Nice job.

    Red
    RED
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 01-09-2015, 8:48 PM #10
    Jim Becker's Avatar
    Jim Becker
    Jim Becker is offline Moderator
    Join Date
    Mar 2003
    Location
    SE PA - Central Bucks County
    Posts
    65,983
    Love it!!!!
    --

    The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 01-10-2015, 1:41 PM #11
    Gordon Eyre's Avatar
    Gordon Eyre
    Gordon Eyre is offline Member
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    St. George, UT
    Posts
    1,165
    Beautiful and sturdy table. Well done.
    Best Regards,

    Gordon
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 01-10-2015, 3:13 PM #12
    Jim Matthews's Avatar
    Jim Matthews
    Jim Matthews is offline Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    South Coastal Massachusetts
    Posts
    6,824
    I like the subtle flair in the legs.

    I believe the Romans did the same in shaping marble columns.
    The suggesting of a musculature supporting the load, I suppose.

    Entasis, if I recall...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 01-10-2015, 10:52 PM #13
    Curtis Myers
    Curtis Myers is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Carlisle, Pa
    Posts
    285
    Blog Entries
    1
    Wow. Very nice.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 01-11-2015, 7:35 PM #14
    Dennis Hawkins
    Dennis Hawkins is offline Contributor
    Join Date
    Apr 2013
    Location
    NEK Vermont
    Posts
    78
    Beautiful design.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 01-12-2015, 10:15 AM #15
    Joseph Valsi
    Joseph Valsi is offline Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Posts
    26
    Great design, and good job of craftsmanship !
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules