Support Table for Cathedral Model

That is an impressive amount of oak support/ machinery, I can’t imagine what the finale model will be.

I also am impressed with your stand. Don’t rush the display, but, put up some photos of it as soon as possible.

-- Hal, Tennessee http://www.first285.com

I second for maybe an “in progress” blog about the model. I would love to see what kind of planning and steps go into building something like that. The table is impressive, but a 6000lb. model you say? That’s three TONS! I have a large boat that doesn’t weigh that much.
............................I just checked. My truck doesn’t weigh that much!

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It looks like you do very interesting work. This is wonderful. Welcome to Lumberjocks.

-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau

You got my interest. Keep us posted. Welcome to LJ.

-- Dan I.G.N.

Given the quality of the work on the bench, I can’t wait to see what St. Patrick’s Cathedral will look like when you are done.

-- Jack T, John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life."

Impressive and very interesting.
Please keep up posted

-- Bert

Wow, that’s an incredible table, and super nice woodworking…
can’t wait to see what its for

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! SteveW

You’ve got my attention too!! This is amazing workmanship, please keep us posted with the progress. Thanks for posting

-- measure twice, cut once...... most of the time! www.custombuiltjoinery.co.uk

Yes 6000 lbs. sounds extreme, I have a prototype of this model made at 3/16 per ft. scale. It is made with no detail, just the basic shapes, it weighs approx. 300lbs. The full model will be 3/8 scale, 8x mass. The larger model will be mounted on oak table tops (butcher block design) 3 layers are needed, top layer 3/4” thick represents the interior floor detail. The second layer 2” thick will support this top layer, as well as acting as portable plattens allowing each section to be built and supporting all interior column, walls, etc. 14 of these are planed. the last layer 2” thick will carry the 14 assemblies, and continue out to the walnut viewing rail assemblies.
The volume of these layers are 4.4cu. ft. 16.2 & 28.3 totaling 3400lbs. so you could say the first 4.75” of elevation contains 50% of the weight. Thanks for having me look at the weight statement I made.

-- Brian, Wind Gap, Pa.

Wow is the display going to be a tank! This stand could certainly hold one.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

Impressive build. Looking forward to seeing what it does.

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Well, my 99 Suburban weighs just about 3 Tons. So I’m trying to picture my Burb sitting on that.

-- Mike, New York, http://sites.google.com/site/bigdaddyoprojects ~Everyone has the strength, few possess the will~