Stunning, Steve! That base really compliments the veneer work and lay susan in a wonderful way.
Stunning, Steve! That base really compliments the veneer work and lay susan in a wonderful way.
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
Thanks for all the nice compliments. The circular inlay I used a vacuum jig from micro fence with a plunge router. Don’t need it often but when I do it’s about the only thing that will work. The base has three legs (?). I’m try to post a pic looking down on top of the base but not having much luck. I’m using my phone.
I had to make I think 5 different patterns for the shaper for all the curved parts. The panels on the base are veneer as is the table and lazy susan tops and the bottom 4” of the base is wenge veneer with bent laminations for the curved parts. Finally got the pic to show.
The curved faces of the legs are shop sawn 3/32 veneer and the center column is 7/8” solid. The legs taper from 4-3/4 at the face to 4 at the column.
I got the solid stock from Hearne hardwoods and Jim Becker was nice enough to make a road trip to pick it out for me. Thanks so much Jim. Hope you don’t mind me mentioning you.
Nearly forgot. To attach top to base I used a circular piece of 1/4” steel plate with counter sunk holes. You can see the threaded inserts in the top of the base.
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Steve Jenkins, McKinney, TX. 469 742-9694
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Absolutely beautiful
Chris
That is the most beautiful table I have ever seen Steve. Stunning to say the least.
Wow. Just WOW. What an incredibly beautiful piece of art Steve.
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That is not woodworking.... That is "Wood Art".
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Awesome table Steve. The Rosewood top is mesmerizing.
I hope it’s for your family to enjoy
Aj
The sound you all just heard was my jaw dropping and hitting the floor. That is an amazing table.
Sharp solves all manner of problems.
Steve, it was an honor to help you out at this end...a nice trip to the "candy store" (and as you know, I did not get out unscathed myself) and digging through pallets of amazing rosewood to find what you asked for was pleasurable. The end result with your craftsmanship is mind-boggling good!
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As usual your work is beautiful. Its great to see you haven't lost your touch.
Lee Schierer
USNA '71
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My wife said it is perfect. She has understated the majestic beauty. Thanks for sharing!
Rustic? Well, no. That was not my intention!
Stunning work Steve! Congratulations!
Brian
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger or more complicated...it takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction." - E.F. Schumacher
Jim, The next time I need some wood could I have you get it for me?