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Title: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: RFortier on October 15, 2013, 10:36:45 pm

I've been working on this project on and off for the last couple of months and finally finished it. This is from a pattern by Dan Wilckens. I'm really happy with the way it turned out. It's been quite a challenge but well worth it. I installed lights inside but they are a little bright so I'm going to try to find something different to light it.

Next I'm going to work on a fretwork clock to put on top of the table. That will be a good winter project.

Thanks for looking.

Ray F

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: hotshot on October 15, 2013, 11:08:58 pm

Absolutely beautiful, goodness.  I wish I could see that in person.  Good work  -----Randy

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: Keefie on October 16, 2013, 04:20:10 am

AWESOME - that is absolutely beautiful.

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Post by: DWSudekum on October 16, 2013, 05:58:16 am

Very nicely done Ray.  That looks like something I have seen in some of the ornate churches.  Looking forward to seeing the rest of your "winter" project.  Thanks for sharing this with us.

DW

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: newfie on October 16, 2013, 07:07:33 am

WOW great work thanks for sharing

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Post by: countryscroller on October 16, 2013, 07:27:24 am

Fantastic work!!! Thanks for sharing.

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Post by: frankorona on October 16, 2013, 07:40:19 am

Awesome job!!! looks great, thanks for sharing.

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Post by: heiko rettberg on October 16, 2013, 08:27:30 am

only i can say is wow, fantastic Job you did.

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Post by: Al W on October 16, 2013, 08:55:34 am

Excellent work Ray, that one took some time and the results show.  Thanks for letting us have a look.  Very nice.

Al

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Post by: EIEIO on October 16, 2013, 11:02:37 am

that's a beautiful bit of craftsmanship. You might take a look at some low power LED lights to keep the heat out of you interior. A hot lamp could over-dry the interior and cause some issues.

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: jerry1939 on October 16, 2013, 11:21:20 am

Awesome.  You have more talent in 1 finger than I have in both hands.

Re: Building a clock.  I built a 42" tall York Minster cathedral, plus a pedestal, for a total height of 6+ feet.  16' string of white Christmas lights inside.

IF I had it to do over again, I would definately attach sheets of stained glass to the insides.

Just my 2 cents worth.

jerry

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: RFortier on October 16, 2013, 01:31:30 pm

Thank you all for your kind words. I forgot to include any information on the project. It's about 28" tall. The base pieces and top pieces are made of 3/4" oak plywood and edged with walnut banding. The side panels are 1/2" oak plywood and the overlays were done with walnut and maple. I used plexiglass for the top piece just because it was easy to cut and inexpensive.

Thanks again.

Ray F

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: Becky on October 17, 2013, 11:54:58 pm

Really nice job there!  Does your pattern designer have a website?  I am not looking for anything specifically like that (at least at this time) but I am always looking for more pattern resources.

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: spirithorse on October 18, 2013, 01:50:58 am

That's beautiful, Ray!
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: RFortier on October 18, 2013, 12:16:19 pm

Becky-
 The pattern designer is Dan Wilckens and his website is

www.wilckenswoodworking.net

Ray F

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: rfarmer on October 18, 2013, 10:40:44 pm

WOW looks great. can't wait to try something like that.

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Post by: Becky on October 19, 2013, 12:17:15 am

Thanks for the info Ray.  I have bookmarked the site.  At first glance, it looks like they have some interesting patterns there.  I will check it out more closely later.  Winter (when the garage is too cold to work in) is a good time to start picking my spring and summer projects.

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: Marcellarius on October 19, 2013, 11:42:41 am

that's wonderful!
amazing job!!

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Post by: puzzlemaker on October 19, 2013, 02:22:21 pm

WOW! I SHOLD BE SO TALENTED! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

PAT

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: troy_curtis on October 19, 2013, 07:14:58 pm

Truly a remarkable piece of work. What more could I say. Thank you for sharing.

Title: Re: Fretwork pedestal table
Post by: RangerJay on October 20, 2013, 09:56:05 am

Absolutely gorgeous piece of work - congratulations.


Jay