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A Wake
It’s time. I lost Virginia on the 29th of December 2014. I seek neither condolences nor sympathy. I have largely succeeded in keeping my personal life from scrutiny here, however today’s post, though keenly personal on one level, involves a … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques
Tagged alder, drop-leaf table, elm, English, funeral, hunt table, Irish, mahogany, oak, rowan, spigot, stop-chamfer, Virginia, wake table, whiskey
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A Small Queen Anne Gateleg Table – Part Four
With anything other than square drop-leaf table tops, I form the table-leaf joints* and chop in the hinges prior to cutting the top’s outline to ensure a smooth transition across the leaves’ joints. *The folding wooden ruler – from whence … Continue reading
In Perfect Alignment
In most circumstances, ensuring hinged elements are level and secure is essential: A table with misaligned drop leaves is certain to topple a glass at some point, and baize or leather writing surfaces that bridge uneven hinge lines will inevitably … Continue reading
Posted in Antiques, Furniture Making
Tagged bachelor chest, bureau fall, drop leaves, drop-leaf table, gate-leg table, lug and mortise, rule joint, table-leaf joint
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