Opposing Arch Table #1: Sketchup Design

Blake – I have no doubt that this will be another masterpiece where we will all learn something new. Looking forward to the process.

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

Wow, I like your design. Can’t wait to see it start comming together.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

Great start Blake. I really like the organizational compartments. The flowing arches are an elegant design feature. It looks nice how they intersect with the opposing arches. Also consider how this interaction of the arches will be distracted depending on how the shelf is used. Something to consider. The wood selection is outstanding. I look forward to seeing the final rendering and following the progression until the final piece is unveiled.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Blake – one thing that you might consider is a sliding top. That way you do not have to remove what is on top of the table to get to the precious cargo hidden inside. I have a large secretary that has a lift top for jewelry and it very seldom gets opened because I have to remove stuff. A sliding top—- or a lift top (like a coffee table top) might be an idea.

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

Beautiful design, I think it really pop when done.

-- Adrian ..... The 11th Commandment...."Thou Shalt Not Buy A Wobble Dado"

Blake what a great collaboration between you and your wife. I really like the opposing arches in the mahogany. You are going to have fun with those bent laminations. I know I sure did on my tea cart blog. I really dig the brass pegs creating the float shelf below. One thing you may want to consider is introducing the brass somewhere else so that it ties into another detail. You could peg your mortise and tenons with brass or you could run a brass inlay on your top…actually Blake whatever you do will look great. The concealed display is very cool no one will ever know that it is a jewerly case until you show them. I am already getting excited for the blog.

-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com

That’s gorgeous!

I REALLY need to learn Sketchup better too.

-- When my wife ask's what I have to show for my wood working hobby, I just show her the splinters.

Blake a fantastic looking project. It will be fun to see this all come together. What does the Misses think?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

OH boy, here comes another great piece!

I can’t wait to see this one!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Super design so far. I’m with Betsy on the flip top. A broad surface such as this will inevitably have something that sits on it that will have to be removed before you can access the innards. C’mon, dazzle us with a solution.

always,
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

Looking good , can’t wait to see your next post.

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Hi Blake I really like the overall design. I am not certain how big this table is going to be. Just think of what things ladies put on table tops, and the fact that every time they want to access their jewelry. they have to clear the table top.

Consider making the apron a little wider and making access to the “crown jewels” via a drawer. You can still conceal the drawer front, by making the whole “false” apron slide in and out.

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Excellent design. I look forward to seeing the construction.

Nice drawing blake…has a playful but classy look to it… I have to agree with Tony…

-- Steffen

Blake that is going to be a nice table.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Ooouuuh I want one! I love the design but I do think Tony has a point about accessibility. Now the hidden compartment may not want to be advertised, so placing some easily removable objects on top may deter anyone from figuring out there are valuables underneath the top. But, if you could make a version that has a secret slide out drawer with a hinged false front, this would make it easy to get to the contents and still have it as a hiding place for valuables. A simple push peg lock could also be hidden under the drawer and apron so only the owner would know how to access the drawer. Does this make sense? I can send a drawing if interested.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

I’ve actually decided to keep it as just a table. It’s got enough going on without the hinged top. Thanks for the input. And by the way, its almost done… check out the next blogs in the series.

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