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Fretwork pedestal table
« 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

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2013, 11:08:58 pm »
Absolutely beautiful, goodness.  I wish I could see that in person.  Good work  -----Randy

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2013, 04:20:10 am »
AWESOME - that is absolutely beautiful.
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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #4 on: October 16, 2013, 07:07:33 am »
WOW great work thanks for sharing


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« Reply #5 on: October 16, 2013, 07:27:24 am »
Fantastic work!!! Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #6 on: October 16, 2013, 07:40:19 am »
Awesome job!!! looks great, thanks for sharing.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #7 on: October 16, 2013, 08:27:30 am »
only i can say is wow, fantastic Job you did.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #8 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.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #9 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.
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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #10 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.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #11 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

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #12 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.

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2013, 01:50:58 am »
That's beautiful, Ray!
Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

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Re: Fretwork pedestal table
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2013, 12:16:19 pm »
Becky-
 The pattern designer is Dan Wilckens and his website is

www.wilckenswoodworking.net

Ray F

 

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