17 Foot Dining Room Table #1: Latest Commission

looking forward to following this one … what is your estimate of man hours involved ?

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

Lee, sounds like a “fun” project. I have to make sure to watch for your updates.

-- Martin, Kansas

Hi Dan;

Roughly the rest of my life. LOL

Actually, I am still deciding how I will tackle the project, so it’s difficult to say.

I may sub out some things, so it will vary. I will track man hours though.

Lee

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Can’t wait to see it, Lee. I’m glad I’m not the only one doing stuff like this. I took a commission for a 9’ tall book case. My shop only has 8’ ceilings, so I’m going to have to get inventive, too. Keep us posted.

-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com

Lee, as a member of the “If it ain’t impossible why bother club” I have to say that I look forward to seeing how this thing comes together. What material are we looking forward to seeing? I’ll have my eye on this one.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

Lee, I’m also looking forward to this one. Great love and great achievements involve great risks. Good Luck!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

More power to you. Wow! I wouldn’t even dream about making something that large. I image that it will be pretty darn heavy also.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

Good luck! I can’t wait to hear your ideas for tackling a large project within limit shop space. Thanks for contributing!

-- A life of leisure and a life of laziness are two things. There will be sleeping enough in the grave. ~Benjamin Franklin

Good luck!

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

I’ll bring my boorm and dustpan and promise to styay out of the way.

Best of luck to you Lee.

Bob

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

Love to be a fly on the wall….hay maybe it’s time to install a web cam.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

That is longer than a lot of our shops!! I am going to enjoy seeing the construction blog on this one. It does sound like even though the project is intimidating it will be an interesting build.

Have fun.

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

Lee glad to hear this. A place for us to put the Show and Tell for the 2009 LumberJock’s Picnic And we could also serve our picnic dinner on it.

This will be great.

Karson

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

Geez – With all these guys wishing you support, it should be a real confidence builder for you. I know I don’t need to wish you luck, I’m sure you can handle this no problem for a guy like you. I wish I was there to be a part of it, but I leave tuesday to inspect the statue, and it looks like they’re going to send it to me for working on, YAY!!!!!!!! I don’t have to commute and stay in Palm Beach. You got my support buddy.

-- Dan Wiggins

A betting man will put money on Lee! Keep chargin!

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

Go get ‘em Tiger!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Need some help??

-- Thos. Angle

cool.. love to see the pics as you work

-- making sawdust....

Have to break out the 25’ tape.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

No fear. You can do it. Just remember that you must be strong at your weakest moments not when are going good. I’m looking forward to seeing it. good luck

-- "Safe woodworking isn't just about avoiding injury, it is also about avoiding extinction." CKG

But, but….....who’s making the 16 chairs??
Congrats on landing such a sweet job. This should provide job security for at least a week or 2. ;)
Do you have any drawings you could share yet?

Hi Tim;

Been there, done that. When my shop was in the basement, I built a display cabinet for the Eagles which required moving the heating ducts and a wall.

Provided the excuse to build a real shop.

Lee

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Hi kolwdwkwr;

I have pretty much free reign regarding materials, and since I wasn’t sure the fellow would want to spend the money required for the table, I didn’t spend much time on design / construction details. I used to design the entire project and then find out the client didn’t have a realistic price in mind. I give them a ball park price, and some basic details. Once a deposit is received, then I figure the project out.

My mind is full of half developed construction details, and too many interruptions over the weekend to think it through. I am excited about it though.

I’ll keep posting.

Lee

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Hi Roger;

Thank you;

Lee

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i got some 16d sinkers and a sawsall , can i help ?? lol good for you bud , i got the faith !!

Lee,
I’d recommend doing the project in two separate 8-1/2 foot pieces. If you’re like me, you’ll invariably screw up one side and have to redo it anyway. This stategy would minimize the risk. You should see the neat half bed I’ve completed. My wife claims I was probably half asleep when I built it.

-- Sir Robert

Wow, Lee… I’m REALLY lookin’ forward to this one… that sounds like quite an undertaking. Keep us informed.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

I can’t wait for you to get started just so I can see how someone tackles a job of this size. I would say good luck but in your case luck has nothing to do with it.

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

Hi Martin;

I’ll try to keep up with the posts and pictures.

Thanks;

Lee

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Hi 8iowa;

Even using hollow core construction techniques, I imagine it will be pretty heavy. Especially with the dishes on it, when I test it out!

Lee

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Hi cylis007;

I can’t wait to hear my ideas too. LOL (so far I don’t have any). Thankfully, tomorrow is Monday, and I’ll be alone in the shop to give this some thought.

That might help!

Lee

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Thank you Barry.

Lee

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Thanks Bob;

I do know working on the underside of the table requires a six pack!

Thanks;

Lee

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Hi Karson;

I think the client wants to be the first one to use it. Otherwise I’ll have to discount it, due to it being used.

Lee

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Hi Dan;

Thanks for the vote of confidence.

I’m glad to hear you’ll be busy also, on your difficult and challenging task.

Lee

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Hey Charles;

I appreciate the vote of confidence.

I’ll admit, I’m looking forward to it.

Lee

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Hi Douglas;

I’ll send you the original photos, and you can do the furniture repairs for me! The pressure’s off.

Lee

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Professional help Thomas. LOL

My wife always tells me there’s something wrong with me!

Lee

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Hi Motthunter;

I’ll keep on top of the photos, and the posts.

Lee

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Hello Dennis;

I’d be afraid to work with all you guys watching me! Is my hair combed, is my shirt tucked in, know know, that kind of stuff.

I just might do it though.

Lee

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Hi CAMERON;

No fears really, I just like to be dramatic. Well, maybe a few, like sixty or so.

Lee

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Hi bentlyj;

Actually it’s twenty chairs, and anyone other than me. Repetition scares me.

Lee

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Hi Verne,

The sawsall will be good for the inlays.

Lee

Hope all is well with you.

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Hi Sir_Robert;

Sounds like good advice.

Lee

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Hi Steve;

Will do.

Lee

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Hi tinnman;

It’s good to see so much confidence. Wish I had that. LOL

Thank you;

Lee

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You know Lee that you are going to be streaching yourself pretty thin making that table and trying to send a reply to each and every one of us. I don’t need a reply just good pictures. Thanks!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

I’ll say a prayer for your success Lee. The only thing I’m good at, moral support. lol. Good Luck, and God Bless.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Don’t put yourself down Lee!

Your the man that can do it. Good Luck!

-- -** 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

Way to go Lee!!! I’ve been a member of the “If It Ain’t Impossible Why Bother Club” For about 30 years now.
When your all said and done. You’ll look back with pride and joy. And I have no doubts that you will be successful. We just got done with a 30’-0” Long x 8’-0” wide table for the FBI. It has a 42” diameter sandblasted center logo. It looked like a big boat in are shop. Good luck Lee, If you need any help. Maybe I could be of some help.

-- Dennis Zongker

Woah, this sounds like a fantastic project Lee, sure you’ll knock it out of the ballpark. Looking forward to seeing the blog :)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Hi Roger;

I know, I just feel a little ignorant when I don’t respond. Some habits are hard to break.

Lee

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Hi Mike;

Moral support is just fine.

Thanks;

Lee

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Hi Dick and Barb;

I’ve gotten myself through some pretty crazy stuff, I think this will end well too.

Thank you;

Lee

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Hi Dennis;

I thought I recognized you from the club meetings. LOL

That’s a serious table you guys just finished. Can you post any pictures?

I sure appreciate the offer of help.

Lee

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Hi Damian;

I am really looking forward to it. But, I have to finish my wife’s entertainment cabinet first, or I’ll be in some serious doo-doo.

Thanks,

Lee

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Can’t wait Lee. Looking forward to this one.

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

Well lee, there is nobody more aptly proficient in conquering this type of challenge.
I, along with others axiously await pictures of progress.

Thanks
Dave

-- MISSION FURNITURE-My mission is to build furniture

WHOA!

This will be a great project, Lee! I look forward to progress updates!!!

-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com

Hi Brian;

I suggest you put the “quiet tools” in the living room. I mean life is full of give and take, right!

Lee

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Hi Grumpy;

Me too!

Lee

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Hi Dave;

Thank you for the misplaced confidence. LOL

Lee

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Hi Al;

Thank you, I am really excited about getting started.

Lee

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So have you finished it yet?

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

No Damian;

Still working on my wife’s cabinet. Or trying to, I keep getting side tracked.

Lee

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I really,really,want to see this project….........every step.

Robin

-- Robin Renee'

Hi Robin;

I am keeping a photo journal of each step, which I’ll be sure to post.

I am making some headway with it.

Lee

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Boy Lee..I have never written you, since I’m new to Lumberjocks..and my hats off to you for taking on a project of this magnitude..it’s something I have always wanted to do and have watched Sam Maloof do it many times..and with our economy being so crummy here in So. Calif. I’m thrilled that woodworking is still being done but great craftsmen and craftswomen..we need to stick together and support each other which i can clearly see we do here..everyday i thank the good Lord for showing me this site and proud to be apart of it.. I wish you the very best of luck and if I can help in any way.. please let me know..

-- Randall Child

Hi RBW;

The economy is in pretty bad shape everywhere, it seems.

This table is a challenge due to it’s size, but I couldn’t resist in taking it on.

I appreciate your offer of help.

Thank you;

Lee

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Well….. ?

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Ditto to the above by Penney.

-- Only the Shadow knows....................

Hi Guys,

I am working on it. Had a few interruptions. I’ll be posting some pictures soon!

I just finished the carvings yesterday. Finally!

Lee

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