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Pie Crust Table #8: The legs for the base

Blog entry by GaryK posted 198 days ago 523 reads 1 time favorited 16 comments Add to Favorites Watch
« Part 7: The column Part 8 of Pie Crust Table series Part 9: Embellishment for the legs »

Well, here is the big difference from a traditional pie crust table.

I like to incorporate architecture into some of my woodwork and this is an example. These legs are taken from the 12th – 13th century flying buttresses used to support the walls on old Gothic cathedrals.

Here is an example from Westminster Abbey in England.
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I figured if they were good enough to hold up tons of stone, they would work here.

Here is my interpretation in wood.
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It may look a little bulky and crude now but won’t (hopefully) when I get done with them. I plan a lot of embellishments and other things. I also made the column long so that I can cut it to the correct length once I determine the proper geometry for the top. I don’t want it to hit anything on the legs do I.

I want things to look heavy but not too heavy. I am trying for a balance here. Gothic/Medieval things were a balance
of lightness and bulk/strength. We shall see how it works out.
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Here are a couple pictures showing the joinery. Nice big mortise and tenons instead of the traditional dovetailed slots.
I think that they will be more than strong enough.
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Back to work!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.


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a1Jim

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posted 198 days ago

Hey Gary
Very interesting input on design. I think it should be a most unique finished Pie crust. That’s how winning designs come about with plenty of forethought before your build . And your great at both design and the great workmanship

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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spanky46

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posted 198 days ago

Very nice work Gary!

-- spanky46 -- Never enough clamps...Never enough tools...Never enough time.

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Joe Lyddon

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posted 198 days ago

That is really very cool… and different!

Keep up the good work!

Thank you!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

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Tony

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posted 198 days ago

INTERESTING design thoughts – Quite a mix of designs. I do like your interpretation of the flying buttress for the legs, are you going to embellish them a little more? I am looking forward to the next installment.

-- Tony - All things are possible, just some things are more difficult than others! - SKYPE: Heron2005 (http://www.poydatjatuolit.fi)

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pommy

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posted 198 days ago

gray they look very cool and i love the thought that you used english architecture we have a cathedral in chichester just down the road with the whole east wing with such arch’s i will have to get a picture for you English architecture is stuning i wish i had your ability to use it

thanks for the post and still look forward to the finished piece

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

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Gary Fixler

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posted 198 days ago

While I have great respect for people who can build solid pieces in classic styles, I love most seeing people blaze their own trails, and come up with new things, or fun combinations of existing things. Naturally, I’m having a great time watching this piece come together. Will the mortise and tenons be held together only with glue?

Really great work so far. I can’t wait to see the embellishments, and to finally see that top go on.

-- Gary, Los Angeles, video game animator

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cajunpen

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posted 198 days ago

This project is sure to be a winner in somebody’s contest – I suspect that it will be a winner in whatever contest(s) you choose to enter it in.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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PurpLev

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posted 198 days ago

nice incorporation of design concepts. how did you go about making the spiral column? curious…

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 198 days ago

I saw the blog on the top, and now this. I have to say that this is going to be one SWEET table. Thanks for sharing the process.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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lew

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posted 198 days ago

Nice!!!!!

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Russel

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posted 198 days ago

Only someone with your vision would think of something like ‘Gothic-lite’ and be able to make it work. A most unique idea and I’m looking forward to how you embellish it. It’s sure to be fascinating.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 198 days ago

Not much to say that hasn’t been said already. Very interesting, KOOL!! :-))

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 198 days ago

You have a winner there.

We’ll be looking for the next posting.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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Woodhacker

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posted 198 days ago

Gary, ...I don’t think you’ll have to worry about lack of strength here. Nice Job!

-- Martin, Kansas

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DAN

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posted 198 days ago

good ideas … keep them flowing

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Scott Bryan

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posted 197 days ago

This is a very original design and it is interesting to watch how you blend the different styles.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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