Rick,

Did you try this pattern in an oval? The sequencing is correct for an oval...however, in my opinion as a square something looks a little off.

Rick,

I think my confusion was that I was looking for the Oval to which Chuck spoke. Perhaps that's just a step you haven't gotten to yet.

Bruce

Rick,
What is the status on the pateraes and/or embellishment pattern for the top?
Not trying to apply any pressure or anything, I know you've been wrapped up with other things.

Rick,

I know it's been a while... just wondering how things are going with you and the table project. Hope all is well.

Bruce

yeah i know he is banged up ..but it would be nice to see him around huh..

First, AWESOME JOB, DUDE!!!

I came across this thread while fighting one of my all-too-frequent bouts of insomnia. BIG mistake! I ended up reading all six pages at a single sitting! For a hint as to how this effected my fight with sleeplessness, check the time stamp on this post... arround 6:00 A.M. (sigh)

Now for what I hope may be some helpful information:

For some of the best step-by-step instructions on marquetry, check the website of the Redbridge Marquetry Group in Britain at:

http://www.redbridgemarquetrygroup.org/default.htm

They even show how to do them confoozin' oval fan layouts. Complete downloadable tutorials and even plans for some custom, user-built specialized tools and jigs. I'd say they're the best source for the novice/beginner marquetarian on the web.

(anyone care to guess who here was recently bitten by the marquetry bug?)

That little Canuck from Winter-peg

Howdy fellas, long time no see. Man, I thought the 207 was gone, in fact I've been under that impression for at least the last year, sheesh.

Also, major congrats to Tommy on getting the show! That took a lot of work and perseverance and is a very impressive accomplishment.

Scott got a hold of me the other day and let me know the 207 yet lived, so I thought I'd give you guys a shout out and update my thread. I guess I'm in the minors now, and even though I'm hitting well below the Mendoza line, I have made some recent progress on this table.

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It looks as if the last time I posted I was getting ready to do the paterae. These kind of proved to be rather frustrating, I was really wanting to do something off the beaten path, but the more complicated designs I tried weren't turning out to my liking, so I went with something simple. In the end I think they're okay, nothing great, but they don't ruin the table either.



I also recently constructed the knuckle joint for the rear legs. This was interesting, but it seems to work well. I've seen a couple different ways to do these, but in the end I just followed Steve's example. I used 1/4" brass rod for the hinge pins. I have pics of how I made these, but I'm not finding them at the moment. Anyway....



After gluing on the legs, they work pretty well....



I also dug out the board for the two tops, I'm glad to have stock wide enough to get them out of without trying for a grain match for each leaf. I cut them from the one board so them match each other quite well. I just hope the stay flat.



I'll go ahead and post these to make sure it goes through, more in a bit.

Rick

WELCOME HOME RICK

For your information, the General Manager called from the front office and said to put you on the 40 Man Spring Training Roster. He said you've earned the chance to get back to the BIGS! Now, let's see how you finish the game.

We are all looking forward to seeing you complete this awesome table.

Have fun and stay healthy.

Bruce

Thanks Bruce,

Hey, I tried to respond to your PM, but I don't seem to have a reply button when I read it. (?)

I wonder if our buddy Scott could redo my old settings for like my avatar and stuff? If not, no biggie.

Rick

Rick

It might be due to you having two ID's.

Bruce.

Well, I couldn't log in under my old name/password, so I decided to re-register with a new password. Also Bruce, is there a reason each post has to be cleared by a mod before it's allowed on the board?

Rick

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Well, I couldn't log in under my old name/password, so I decided to re-register with a new password. Also Bruce, is there a reason each post has to be cleared by a mod before it's allowed on the board?

Rick [/quote]

Rick,

The "Mod" approval started a couple of months ago after we had a severe rash of SPAMMERS.

I check in daily to see if anything needs approval.

Bruce

Rick,

Very nice to see you back at the table. I'm glad you are back posting.

Table is looking great. I look forward to seeing it in person. Show and tell at the KC Sapfm meeting in July?

Cal

Cal, sure, I can drag this thing to KC in July. I'm really looking forward to that get together, you've lined up a great meeting.

Well, I would have posted this earlier, but I'm having account issues, so I just re-registered.

Anyway, I got both tops cut out, and either today or tomorrow I'll put the banding I made in the leading edge. I think they look good laid out together.

Hey man!!! I am happy seeing you back on line it's even better seeing you in your shop the piece is looking good....

Thanks Thomas.

I hope Sho-Biz continues to treat you guys well.