Pie Crust Table #11: Woodworking Finally Complete

Very nice job Gary well designed and built thanks for sharing the journey.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

This looks good. You are in the home stretch now. Finishing and sanding are the “light at the end of the tunnel”.

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

One excellent table Gary & great set of blogs on how you accomplished it. Well done.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Gary, you did a SUPERB Job on it.

How are you going to Finish it?
Thank you very much for the work you did in just letting US see the progress. To me, that’s a lot of work; I don’t like the distraction.

-- 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"

Gary very nice job. It almost looks like the pivot point is below the center of gravity. Is the table pergfectly straight up and down. Or does it have a forward slant?

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Fan- tas – tic !!

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

Thank you Gary!

It turned out magnificent.

-- -** 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

What do you mean finally? I’d still be figuring out how I wanted to join the table boards!

Everything worked out beautifully. I love how it pivots. I don’t know why, but I thought it was going to pivot from the center. Now I see why that wouldn’t work. Well done. If you run out of room, I’d be more than happy to store it at my place for awhile :)

I’m starting to like finishing more, after a few unexpected successes, but I agree that it’s at the bottom of the list of enjoyable bits. I like that a lot of it is quiet, though, so I can work late into the evening/early morning, even with all these neighbors, at least once I’m past all the power sanding

Thanks for sharing! You do great work, and you do it so fast.

-- Gary, Los Angeles, video game animator

Karson – It is below the center line of the table top. It has to be to be able to pivot. When it’s in it up position it is just beyond straight up. This allows to stay in position and not fall back down.

Thanks for all your comments!

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

Looks really terrific Gary. Great grain in that top, can’t wait to see it with the finish!

-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke

Bravo – great looking project. You are truly an artist!

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

Beautiful Job, Gary!

Will you use a latch to keep the table in the horizontal position?

Lew

magnificent…truly amazing…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Thats a real sweet table. Hope one day I can emulate that.

-- if the hand is not working it is not a pure hand

That top is a tribute to excellent craftsmansip and the base is very well executed as well.
I don’t think I would have the nerve to tackle a job that size with so many exacting detials.
I’ve come to expect this from you Gary and I mean that in the kindest way.
What are you going to finiish with?
Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

How do you sand all those little nooks and crannys without mussing them up? Especially the spiral?

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

That is gorgeous.

A remarkable piece Gary. The beauty and craftsmanship are obvious and my vocabulary is limited so I’ll simply say, “Wow.” It’s very different to see it all together and get a sense of the proportions.

Is there a locking mechanism for the top? It would seem that if something were set near the edge it might cause the top to flip up. Or is my ignorance of physics and engineering showing?

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

This unique project deserves a look-see by everyone on LJ’s. It was fascinating to follow and turned out magnificently. Can’t wait to see it with a finish on it. Then what? Almost too pretty to use. It needs a fine furniture museum!

-- The smell of wood, coffee in the cup, the wife let's me do my thing, the lake is peaceful. http://web.me.com/deceiver6/Deceiver/Craftsman_on_the_lake/Craftsman_on_the_lake.html

Superb Gary – What no inlay detail?

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

Great job Gary.

And that’s a pretty quick turn around on this.

I imagine working in those short time segments, must drive you nutty, huh.

At least it would be for me, I hate stopping when I’m on a roll!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Hi Gary

Very impressive as always. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Gary, it was inspiring as it came along – now it is awesome.

-- Phil in British Columbia

Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- If at first you don't succeed...Don't try skydiving

Gorgeous Table! I have enjoyed the blog and especially the reference with the old building….looking fordward to see the table finished!

-- Francisco Luna, San Francisco Bay Area.

Wow Gary Nice work. One of these days I’ll get there

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

That is a beautiful table. I can’t wait to see it with a finish on it. Good luck with the sanding..

-- David, South Windsor, CT "I love the smell of sawdust in the morning"

That is incredible… now sure what to say next :S Definitely a favorite when you post the finished project!

-- My signature is awesome.

Beautiful! Great job, Gary.

-- Dennis Zongker

You are my hero. Great job

-- Nick , North Carolina

very nice … looking at this I just imagined a ART-DECO machine-age …Streamlined style table

Think of three rockets for the base … not sure about the rest of the table … but that’s a spark >grin<

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

Gary,

You never cease to amaze me! Not only is the work beautiful it was done in a short amount of time. Can’t wait to see it all finished and ready for a pitcher of Ice Tea!

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

Simply stunning Gary as i keep saying to true craftsman thank you

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Gary, did you wipe the mahogany down with mineral spirits before gluing it?

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

Gary – You’re welcome to sand and put the finish on it if you want to. :-)

TopamaxSurvivor – That’s why I hate sanding. The edges on the top are the most tiresome and tedious, but I finally have that done.

For the finish I will use my Standard dye and a wipe-on poly.

As far as a latch goes I will be using the one shown here:
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-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Looks really good! Very smart ways on going about the edge of the table. Can’t wait to see her finished.

-- Hold on! Let me get the board stretcher!

Excellent job once again Gary. It’s going to be beyond fantastic when finished.

-- Brad, Oregon- Wood, it's what's for dinner.

still thinking about the art deco table … >grin< .... here are couple ideas

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

Dan – I think I’ll pass on the Art Deco. :-)

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