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8th June 2006, 02:24 PM #1Novice
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a unique tray table
i'd welcome some comments on this little table i recently built. it was designed to mimic a neat function of an inexpensive fold up product, with feet that tuck in under a couch or big chair.
but here the accent was on style and curves, to add some eye appeal to a very functional idea. i dont recall ever seeing anything exactly like it, but i guess all ideas have a genesis somewhere..maybe ive forgotten something i saw years ago.
im quite proud of it--take a quick look at the photo and a few further pics on my site.
has anyone seen anything like this before?
http://enchanter62nj.tripod.com/id20.html
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8th June 2006, 03:52 PM #2Novice
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Thank you for sharing
Neat design, well done.
Reminded me of my old school desk
Enjoyed your webpage
Thanks Ken
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8th June 2006, 04:16 PM #3Originally Posted by classic arms<Insert witty remark here>
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8th June 2006, 05:03 PM #4
Interesting adaptation, but does the knee in the legs make it less functional than the "as seen on TV" version? I'm thinking the knees would bump into the seat part of what you were trying to tuck it under.
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8th June 2006, 06:30 PM #5
Yep, I've seen it before, on Star Wars!!!! but it was shooting at the poor Ewoks then. (oh, oops, sorry, that just those two pieces of wood in the garden behind your table that warped my view )
Now, more seriously, I think it's a great design, I can so imagine it being placed beside a sofa or recliner, as a little side table in the kitchen or even as a telephone table as it looks like a good height for leaning on to write notes.
Maybe I should build something like that for HWMBO so he'd stop spilling his dinner on the floor everynight as he watches tv and not his fork Or maybe I should get better at cooking so he wants to watch his fork and eat every crumb..:confused:
Geez !!!! talk about hijacking myself 3 times, what is wrong with me - oh, that's right back at work again where was I? why do I feel like Wild Dingo at this point in time????
Nice Website and wood projects Mr GristleBurger!!!
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8th June 2006, 06:52 PM #6
Put me down with the school desk reminder, although they were never that fancy.
I do like the design of your table though, but a lighter colour legs would be nicer in my opinion anyway.Brett
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8th June 2006, 06:59 PM #7
It's very nice. I hope that's a good red on it.
Chris
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8th June 2006, 08:37 PM #8You've got to risk it to get the biscuit
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great job, i like the design....
ps. it seems some people remember drinking wine at school:eek:S T I R L O
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8th June 2006, 08:56 PM #9Originally Posted by rufflyrustic
It's a whimsical piece, very nice.
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9th June 2006, 03:41 AM #10Quote:
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Reminded me of my old school desk
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That is what I thought too...
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Thanks for the posting and reminder of the "Good Old School days"....
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9th June 2006, 09:20 AM #11Originally Posted by ss_11000Brett
Only Robinson Crusoe could get everything done by Friday!
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9th June 2006, 06:10 PM #12Novice
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Originally Posted by zenwood
the partial depth of this lap tray works well for many things. but i wouldn't eat soup off it.
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9th June 2006, 06:52 PM #13Novice
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desk? what desk..?
Originally Posted by classic arms
i know theres no dusty desk memories of anything like that in my head. my desk memories are of formica clunkers with tan metal frames and elmers glue spilled inside the open drawer.
if i thought i could have crafted something strong enough, i would have made the legs out of some kind of solid wood. but old reliable plywood
allowed me to thin the legs as best i could and still have a great deal of strength. so left with embarrassing edges, and lots of fill, the song of the day became "Paint It Black." and thats the only reason why the legs are black.
thanks for all the positive comments, everyone. may the floss be with you too, rufflyrustic.
what an odd bunch , these woodworkers. you make me feel very welcome here. i'm a tad too poor to be eccentric, too.
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9th June 2006, 09:01 PM #14Originally Posted by gristleburger
cheers
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