HANDY LINKS About Me All Projects On One Page Business Card Email Me Home Page PROJECT INDEX...A-to-Z Albatross Ash Sphere Bookcase Dovetail Box Gold Dolphins Grandfather Clock Jewelry Store Lacewood Bowl Lacewood Desk Mendocino Vessel Predator Rocking Chair Rolltop Desk Spalted Vase Stagecoach Chest Stopper & Vessel Telephone Table Violin Case Walnut Vase X-ray Devices Ron Renner Geppetto's Woodworks Vancouver, Washington 360-606-2949

4---This is what's connected to the threaded shaft seen in #2. The brass element on the threaded shaft was threaded into the interior of the square hole seen in #5. This was, of course, done as part of the initial glue-up. The piece just to the left of the threaded rod is an interface piece between the threaded shaft and a bearing. At left is a wooden prototype of the element that will apply pressure to the corner of the table's square post. This entire device is utilized to provide the table its variable up and down feature.

1---It all started with a napkin sketch, devised with the client over breakfast. When working with you to create a custom piece, I do my best to merge your concepts with my skills into a final product that represents something unique and lasting.

2---The core has been started and the metalwork in #3 is completed. The horizontal shaft on the right, above the clamp, connects to a threaded element in the maple. This custom-manufactured element allows the client to adjust the height of the table to wherever he wants---limitlessly---between 17.0 and 29.5 inches, depending upon his needs. Each layer of the buildup was allowed several days for the glue to cure. The next level of build will incorporate the Red Narra wood used for the diamond and square accents (visible in #5 and #6). Following glueup the piece was cut around with a band saw, then rough-tapered with a small chainsaw. A lot of lathe work was then required to shape into the final form.

5---The base, close to being finished with the rough forming.

3---The metal work is all from stainless steel. The round section shown in the lathe will be connected by threaded fastener to a larger tapered plate, which in turn will be attached to the underside of the table.

6---Dimensions: 17.0-29.5 inches in height, 13.0 inches wide across the tabletop. The base was carved hollow with a table saw jig I devised. It permits the base to sit only on its rim. The lighter wood is Eastern Maple. The entire process took almost three months. Approximately 80 photographs were taken to document this project and to relay progress to the client. If you'd like to see more photos or discuss more project details, please let me know. Home...Email...Phone 360-606-2949