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  1. 03-22-2020, 6:58 PM #1
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    small red oak table

    My daughter, who is undergoing chemo, has her chair at an angle in the corner of her living room with a small stupid square table that does not really work, so I made her one that will fit better.

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    And of course, the double taper on the legs is a "feature". They were originally made to be tapered from the top down, but some dumbass made the mortises for the bottom rails at the top of the legs. (sometimes I wish I could fire him!) Yes - all 4 legs - I, I mean he, was on a roll. LOL So rather than make 4 new legs, a double taper. Actually looks better than I thought it would.
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  3. 03-22-2020, 7:03 PM #2
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    And a fine feature it is!

    Best wishes for your daughter.
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    Very nice. Excellent work.
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  5. 03-22-2020, 7:05 PM #4
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    I like the double tapered legs, nice job.
    Best wishes to your daughter
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  6. 03-22-2020, 7:42 PM #5
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    The double taper somehow goes with ,and calls attention to , the triangles formed by the stretchers. And that wild grain
    on the rail is radiating our hopes for healing. I've always been a good furniture "reader"! All the best to her and her
    loving family.
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  7. 03-22-2020, 8:10 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Malcolm McLeod View Post
    And a fine feature it is!

    Best wishes for your daughter.
    +1. On both points.
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    Looks great, good luck to your daughter
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  9. 03-22-2020, 10:26 PM #8
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    The positive thoughts for my baby girl are much appreciated, gents.
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  10. 03-23-2020, 2:24 PM #9
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    That’s a solid table Bill, well done! And best wishes for your daughter!
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  11. 03-23-2020, 4:04 PM #10
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    The double taper is really very attractive- beautiful table!

    Best wishes for your daughter.
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  12. 03-24-2020, 10:22 AM #11
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    Nice work and adaptability in the design. Best wishes for your daughter.
    Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
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  13. 03-26-2020, 6:33 AM #12
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    Clever idea and nice build, Bill. Best wishes for your daughter.
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    Best wishes for your daughter.
    Nice work on the table. I'm familiar with the work of that dumbass--he's been in my shop too many times.
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  15. 03-26-2020, 12:12 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Null View Post
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    Best wishes for your daughter.
    Nice work on the table. I'm familiar with the work of that dumbass--he's been in my shop too many times.

    I think he's worked for everyone at one time or another. And she's doing well - thx all.
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  16. 03-26-2020, 12:12 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Null View Post
    Bill
    Best wishes for your daughter.
    Nice work on the table. I'm familiar with the work of that dumbass--he's been in my shop too many times.
    He’s been hiding somewhere in my shop too- hope I find him some day.
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