| Project by caocian | posted 234 days ago | 590 views | 1 time favorited | 5 comments |  |
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This was a unique and challenging project. The client wanted a portable podium that he could easily load in the trunk of a car and take to speaking engagements around the country. The total weight could ne=ot exceed 50lbs. The design challenge was not in making a collapsable podium, but rather one that didn’t look like it was about to collapse.
The top attaches to the base with knobs that fit into threaded inserts in the top rails of the base. The hinged lid also stores the mic cables. Overall, it’s a very sturdy podium that doesn’t look collapsable. He’s very happy with the results.
Walnut, quartersawn white oak, and quartersawn white oak plywood.
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turkva
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posted 234 days ago
Awesome project, definately does not look like a knock down from the front. Is there a way to level it in case it gets set up on an uneven floor? Awesome!
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Randy Sharp
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posted 234 days ago
Very ingenious design! I forsee a lot of LJ’s making one or more of these. Great selection of woods. They go great together.
-- Randy, Tupelo, MS ~ May I become more like the Master Carpenter every day.
CharlieM1958
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posted 234 days ago
Great design…. and name too. :-)
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Mike
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posted 234 days ago
Cool and I second Charlie great name….
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DocK16
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posted 234 days ago
Unique design yes but great workmanship also.
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