dropleaf

leaf_down_corner_detail

Another detail of the rule joint shape blending with the edge molding. Leaf is down.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 21, 2015
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leaf_down

The dropleaf side of the table showing the rule joint open and the triangular leaf. This fits nicely into a corner for storage.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 21, 2015
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front_corner

This is the "front" corner of the dropleaf table opposite the triangular leaf. This corner is a right angle and the others are 45\'s.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 21, 2015
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from_the_front_2

Dropleaf card table finished with water soluble dye in a diluted antique red walnut. Then amber shellac, rubbed out and waxed
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 21, 2015
- card dropleaf finished handkerchief table
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corner_top_up

This shows how the rule joint blends with the edge profile of the table top in this project. The leaf is up in this photo.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 21, 2015
- card dropleaf finished handkerchief table
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corner_open

This shows how the rule joint blends with the edge profile of the table top in this project. The leaf if down in this photo.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 21, 2015
- card dropleaf finished handkerchief table
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edge detail dropleaf corner

Profile of rule joint and edge profile with joint open.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Apr 19, 2015
- card dropleaf handkerchief table
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Kneeblock shaping

The swinging leg kneeblock and the hinge apron kneeblock are shaped and ready for scraping and sanding.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Feb 22, 2015
- cabriole card dropleaf kneeblock leg table
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Kneeblock shaping

Kneeblock is partially shaped using paring chisels and low angle block plane across the grain. Next is the rasp to shape the concave bottom of the curve.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Feb 22, 2015
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Kneeblock shaping

Hinge apron kneeblock is shaped and ready for scraping and sanding.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Feb 22, 2015
- cabriole card dropleaf kneeblock leg table
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Kneeblock shaping

Kneeblock is rough cut and glued in place.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Feb 22, 2015
- cabriole card dropleaf kneeblock leg table
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Legs rightside up

Checking for symmetry among the four legs which are still square at this point.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Jan 20, 2015
- cabriole dropleaf leg table
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shaping the legs

After sawing out the profiles I clamp the legs in vise to flatten and fair the faces with block plane, rasp and spokeshave. Once the faces are fair and still square the corners are worked toward round.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Jan 20, 2015
- cabriole dropleaf leg table
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cabriole legs feet

Here is a photo of the feet standing on the bench. They are still rough but one is a little fatter at the ankle so that needs work as well.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Jan 20, 2015
- cabriole dropleaf leg table
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cabriole legs

The set of legs sits upside down on the bench so I can see if they are closely matching enough at this stage. They have been sawn out and the faces flattened and faired. Next phase is to round the corners until the legs are round at the ankles.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Jan 20, 2015
- cabriole dropleaf leg table
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Turned foot pads

After marking out the pattern for the legs I turned the pads and bottom of foot. The pads are left long and will be cut later to eliminate the lathe drive marks.
- Charlie Buchanan
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- Jan 18, 2015
- cabriole card dropleaf leg table
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