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Thread: Extending dining table. WIP
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14th November 2005, 01:35 PM #1
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Extending dining table. WIP
Hi, first time I've started a thread, so hope it works.
This is an extending dining table I have been working on for ages.
It stretches from 22 inches (closed) to 13 feet.
The "mecahism" is a copy of an 1830 version I saw on the NET.
I simlified to legs to tapering ones as I can't turn legs and I really didn't want a fussy look.
The wood is Malasian Red Cedar
I am now making the top out of 13 one foot wide boards, then I have to decide how to finish it. Any suggestions?
Bobif some is good, more is better
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14th November 2005, 01:43 PM #2
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Bob WOW i am impressed. That is sensational... Keep us posted with more info on the mechanism and more pics... Very very impresive. Best thing iv seen here yet
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14th November 2005, 02:43 PM #3
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Bob,
That is a great idea, and obviously really well thought out!!
Any chance of some more detailed photos of the hinged parts?? Would love to see more of them??Have a nice day - Cheers
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14th November 2005, 02:53 PM #4
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Sheesh! That's a ripper! Talk about starting out with a Bang!!
Please do post more pictures!!
A finish - If you want to keep the natural colour - something like UBeaut's White Shellac.
I'm sure others can suggest other, maybe more appropriate finishes.
cheers
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14th November 2005, 02:55 PM #5
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This is very different. Great work. Look forward to seeing completed.
Bob
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14th November 2005, 03:26 PM #6
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Man Great. Love things that move
Is the top gonna break down ti smaller slats. are the exrta slats gonna store on the table? and where can we find the net link you are using...JunkBoy999
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14th November 2005, 03:43 PM #7
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Bob,
Looks beautiful. obviously quality craftsmanship.
are the drop in leaves going to have the apron's already attached?
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14th November 2005, 03:55 PM #8
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Woh, hold the phone. That is spectacular. Well done Bob.
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14th November 2005, 04:03 PM #9
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Wow!
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14th November 2005, 04:44 PM #10
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Thanks all,
Will post pics of the mechanism as soon as I defeat my phone which is refusing to download any more pictures.
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The extra leaves (slats) will be stored separately in a set of bookshelves, which I intend to make, which will have a cavity in the back. Probably in the Gothic style as I have made a couple in the past and they have worked out reasonably well. I call them Harry Potter bookshelves. Very popular with nieces!
<O</ORyan, I was not going to put aprons on the extra leaves, as the design I am copying didn’t, but you have me thinking that there may be no reason (except storage) not to.
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14th November 2005, 05:37 PM #11
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Terrific work, Bob.
Although you are new to this board, I doubt very much that you are new to woodworking.
Keep the great posts coming!
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14th November 2005, 06:29 PM #12
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One green one coming from me... love the table and as others have said, would love to see more pics of the hinges. Ideas racing through my head and I need a new dining table
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14th November 2005, 07:12 PM #13
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This is the photo that I used to work out the details of the mechaism
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14th November 2005, 07:13 PM #14
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This might be easier
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14th November 2005, 07:26 PM #15
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Hi Bob,
Great project! How are you going to make the top expand/contract; ditto the side rails?
Cheers!
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