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Pie Crust Table #11: Woodworking Finally Complete

Blog entry by GaryK posted 177 days ago 813 reads 0 times favorited 39 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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Well, It’s taken me 2 weeks to finally finish this table. It didn’t take me nearly as long as I thought it would working on it about 2-4 hours a day. About 40-45 hours total.

Not a lot of commentary here since all I did was to make and attach the pivot parts.

The rails under the table have slots where it touches the table top to allow for expansion . I used a solid brass 5/16” rod for the actual pivot. The pivot position worked out perfectly. When the top is “folded up” it doesn’t touch the column.

Right now it’s 33 inches tall. That might end up being a little tall, but it gives me the option to shorten it later.

The next time you see it it will have it’s finish and posted as a project.

Now comes the part I hate. Sanding and finishing! Oh, well.
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-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.


39 comments so far

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a1Jim

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posted 177 days ago

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

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Scott Bryan

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posted 177 days ago

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.

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Grumpy

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posted 177 days ago

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

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Joe Lyddon

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posted 177 days ago

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"

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Karson

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posted 177 days ago

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 †

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degoose

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posted 177 days ago

Fan- tas – tic !!

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

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Dick, & Barb Cain

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posted 177 days ago

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

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Gary Fixler

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posted 177 days ago

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

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GaryK

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posted 177 days ago

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.

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TomK

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posted 177 days ago

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

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cajunpen

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posted 177 days ago

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

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

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lew

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posted 177 days ago

Beautiful Job, Gary!

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

Lew

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Napaman

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posted 177 days ago

magnificent…truly amazing…

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

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kiwi1969

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posted 177 days ago

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

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

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Bob #2

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posted 177 days ago

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

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 176 days ago

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.

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Loucarb

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posted 176 days ago

That is gorgeous.

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Russel

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posted 176 days ago

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.

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Craftsman on the lake

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posted 176 days ago

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

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CanadianWoodChuck

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posted 176 days ago

Superb Gary – What no inlay detail?

-- Canadian Wood Chuck (Bruce)

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 176 days ago

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

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ND2ELK

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posted 176 days ago

Hi Gary

Very impressive as always. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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stanley2

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posted 176 days ago

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

-- Phil in British Columbia

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bowyer

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posted 176 days ago

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

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

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Moai

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posted 176 days ago

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.

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Rustic

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posted 176 days ago

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

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Brad_Nailor

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posted 176 days ago

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"

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Peik Löf

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posted 176 days ago

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

-- My signature is awesome.

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 176 days ago

Beautiful! Great job, Gary.

-- Dennis Zongker

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Nick Solimine

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posted 176 days ago

You are my hero. Great job

-- Nick , North Carolina

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DAN

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posted 176 days ago

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

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sIKE

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posted 176 days ago

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"

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pommy

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posted 175 days ago

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

-- cut it saw it scrap it

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 175 days ago

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.

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GaryK

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posted 174 days ago

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.

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Matt

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posted 174 days ago

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!

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blockhead

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posted 172 days ago

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

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

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DAN

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posted 172 days ago

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





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

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GaryK

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posted 168 days ago

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

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

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