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I built this table several years ago. It’s made of purpleheart, maple legs, maple and spalted maple inlay, and ebony handles.The tricky part was matching the inlay on the sides to the top. I made a curved form from MDF and swung it over a pivot point in the center of the triangle. On the sides, I had to account for the bearing offset and eyeballed the angles to get the flow right. Haven’t done one like it since then.
I still have the piece, although I almost sold it a few times. I guess it’s all mine now. The purpleheart has aged nicely to a dark redish purplish brown. I made the points of the handles a little to sharp. They don’t feel too good when you jab your finger on them. Live and learn. See more at alancarterstudio.com.
-- Alan Carter, www.alancarterstudio.com
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12 comments so far
macpiper
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posted 98 days ago
that is a great coffee table. nice job. looks a little pink floyd-ish though. ;P
wwnovice
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posted 98 days ago
Beautiful piece – very interesting design.
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Zuki
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posted 98 days ago
Geeze . . . that is really different. I like the inlay.
What was your inspiration Alan?
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Alan
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posted 98 days ago
I don’t really remember. Too much scotch maybe? I think I saw something in a museum, maybe a painting that had similar elements. Or maybe it really was Pink Floyd. I know I’ve hit the wall a few times.
Enough jokes, for now.
-- Alan Carter, www.alancarterstudio.com
motthunter
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posted 98 days ago
what a great original design.
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GaryK
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posted 98 days ago
Great design and execution! Floyd would be proud.
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ChicoWoodnut
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posted 98 days ago
Looks somewhat Art Decco. I like it.
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DAN
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posted 98 days ago
another good one ! looking forward to your next project.
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woodgrain411
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posted 98 days ago
I have to agree it does look pink floyd ish ,but great job
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woodup
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posted 98 days ago
Stunning as the inlay goes over the edge. Very nice!
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trifern
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posted 97 days ago
A true work of art.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 97 days ago
This is a gorgeous design and it is truly a work of art.
Thanks for the post.
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