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All, I have not posted any projects on LJ in a really long time…..so sorry about that.
But, I recently got pictures of a table I finished in 2010. It is modeled after a table I saw in a Winterthur publication. The original was from Philadelphia, made in the Chippendale style, so I tried to carry through the character of the original, even though this was not an exact reproduction.
This was my second piece with carved ball and claw feet, and I think these were MUCH better than the first set. The carved moldings were fun to do. By far the most difficult portion was the carving on the knees. At this I just think I need to keep practicing.
Wood: Walnut and Red Oak (back rail and interior bracing)
Finish: Aniline Dye and shellace
Dimensions: 48” L x 34” H x 22” D
Top: Granite
Thanks everyone for checking it out. I look forward to your comments. Cal
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RogerBean
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#1 posted 848 days ago
Nice to see a fine period piece in the projects section. Hope to see more of your work.
Roger
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itsmic
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#2 posted 848 days ago
This is a prize piece of woodworking, WOW, that is nice, your carving is exceptional, you must have strong hands, the little carving I have done causes my hands to wear out quick, bravo on an excellent work of art, thanks for sharing
-- It's Mic Keep working and sharing
Les Hastings
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#3 posted 848 days ago
Awesome work Cal, carvings look great!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
tyvekboy
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#4 posted 848 days ago
Very nice. Excellent! Almost makes me want to make something like that with carvings.
-- Tyvekboy -- Marietta, GA
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#5 posted 848 days ago
Cal,
Now that’s a masterpiece! The carvings are excellent. Everything about it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
L/W
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#6 posted 848 days ago
Wow, that is a great piece of work! The ball and claw feet are so realistic, you expect it to get up and walk away! Great job, and please post some more projects. We would love to see them!
-- You either think you can, or think you can't. Either way you are right. Henry Ford
Billp
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#7 posted 847 days ago
Now thats a project, you did an excellent job on the carving. I’ve been to Winterthur and you could set this in any of there rooms and it would fit right in.
-- Billp
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