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The marquetry adorning the top of this 18th century table is beautiful, but after over 200 years, its colors have faded significantly.
J. Paul Getty Museum
With the turn of a key, the top and writing surface extend in opposing directions.
J. Paul Getty Museum
A dizzying array of mechanics make this table an engineering marvel.
J. Paul Getty Museum
The drawer beneath the silk-covered writing surface features no pull. Instead, the user must depress a hidden lever beneath it.
J. Paul Getty Museum
Need more storage? A full length drawer opens out from the right side. Of course, it features a beautiful mortised lock set.
J. Paul Getty Museum
The marquetry adorning the top of this 18th century table is beautiful, but after over 200 years, its colors have faded significantly.
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Nowadays, any enterprising woodworker with a bit of engineering know-how can easily purchase any number of manufactured gears, cams, and ratcheting mechanisms for use in extraordinary pieces of furniture. But back in the 18th century, when this exquisite table was built by a French craftsman, there certainly werent any Woodcraft, Rockler, or McMaster retail stores from which to purchase these sorts of mechanical items, and thats what makes this little table such a marvel of engineering.
Jean-Francois Aubin had privacy in mind when he built this small table for a female French aristocrat. Its chock-full of incredible mechanics thatll make your head spin.
With the turn of a key, the top and writing surface extend in opposing directions, revealing a silk-covered writing surface as well as two hidden wells for the storage of writing paper and other supplies. A small drawer centered beneath the writing surface has no pull with which to open it. Instead, the user depresses a small lever hidden beneath. For even more storage, Aubin incorporated a full length side drawer with a mortised lock set.
Marquetry Worn by Time Interestingly, the colors of the marquetry on this particular table are rather muted--a result of the ravages of time. In much the same way that were not accustomed to seeing the original colors adorning the old ruins of Rome, the artists rendering of what this tables beautifully-adorned top would have looked like some 250 yeears ago is simply stunning.
More on marquetry: be sure to catch our audio slideshow on the construction of a reproduction masterpiece.
Secrets Unfold The J. Paul Getty Museums animation of the inner secrets of this little table is stunning as well, and well worth watching. Its sure to inspire just about anyone who has ever built anything at all!
posted in: blogs, period furniture, french furniture, mechanics Add Comment Print Back to List Comments (12) Ronaldo9 writes: I would expect FWW to do a bit more research, the correct spelling is Jean-François Oeben. He was one of the greatest ébénistes of the XVIII and was also the master of Jean-Henri Riesener (many consider the latest to be the greatest). Their work sure deserve a whole article each. There is one book on Oebens life: http://www.amazon.com/Jean-Fran%C3%A7ois-Oeben-Rosemarie-Stratmann-Dohler/dp/2859173544/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_1
Posted: 4:12 am on June 26th philtomlinson writes: FWW should really get out to see Robert Yarger of the Stickman Box Company.
He is a puzzle-box maker extraordinaire.
You can see some samples of his work, including his amazing Pirates Cipher Puzzlechest by going here:
http://www.lhup.edu/jstrayer/charles.htm
Seriously, theres a cover story here. Posted: 5:32 pm on June 25th dixiehighway writes: @geoffm The Amish make a round table that remains round when extended.It is amazing. The pie-shaped pieces unfold, and the table slides out to accept them. Posted: 12:26 pm on June 25th dansanc writes: I take my hat off for Jean-Francois Aubin. What a wonderful piece!!! Are plans available? Posted: 11:38 am on June 25th Norman49 writes: Superbe table. Maitre Aubin certainly was a master artisan. Id love to get a set of plans replicating this table or similar 18c pieces.
Posted: 10:32 am on June 25th Praath writes: I forgot something; Here is the link to the extending round table that I found on the internet about a year ago. Is this the table that was to be seen at Harrods? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWJdal0SYoc Theo
Posted: 6:49 am on June 25th Praath writes: Is this the extending round table you saw at harrods? I think its a marvel Posted: 6:46 am on June 25th PaulC123 writes: I must be being a bit thick (not unusual) where is the link to the animation?
Thanks Posted: 5:32 am on June 25th geoffm writes: ... and speaking of stunning craftsmanship, I am reminded of the Jupe Table, which I saw in Harrods, London. This is a round extending table, which remains round when extended ! Maybe FWW can find some info on this marvellous piece ?
Posted: 3:49 am on June 25th DarrenOates writes: Wow, what an amazing piece. Cant imagine how much this piece must have cost in its day. Agree, amazing craftsmanship. Posted: 3:17 am on June 25th Muscleguy writes: That looks like a clockwork motor doing the work of moving the top and writing surface, activated by the key. You can see the ratchet winding set on the front. Nice and a good use of then available tech. Probably more robust than our modern tendency to use electric motors as well. Posted: 3:12 am on June 25th Rustysea writes: Stunning design stunning craftsmanship - pretty stunning video too - and all done with hand tools. Posted: 2:40 am on June 25th You must be logged in to post comments. Click here to login. Subscribe to RSS Feed
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Title: Hand Finishing and Rubbing Out with Hendrik Varju Run Time: 9 Hrs 52 Min Production Date: 2010 Produced By: Passion For Wood Price: $94.95 CDN (Buy Now) Marc’s Score: 4.3 Grape Sodas out of 5 Matt”s Score: 3.5 Grape Sodas out of 5
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“Full outline of finish types and characteristics. Step-by-step demonstration of hand finishing techniques. Learn the lost art of rubbing out the perfect finish. Steps to achieve the perfect polyurethane finish. Real time project finishing demonstration.”
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Marc: The best way to describe this DVD set is: a weekend seminar in a box. With nearly 10 hrs of footage, it really is like sitting in on a long seminar. That’s both good and bad. Hendrik delivers the information with the confidence of a college professor. And like most of the lectures I sat through in college, I was checking my eyelids for holes after about 20 minutes. Now I realize this is firmly in the realm of personal taste. But with all the presentation and visualization options available to us in the world of video, I hoped for a little less marker on the flip chart. All that said, this is an absolute treasure trove of finishing information. When new woodworkers ask me where they should start with finishing, I usually recommend one of the well-known books that grace most of our shelves. But from now on, I think I’ll be recommending this DVD set. Its a little pricey, but this is a resource you’ll be dipping back into repeatedly.
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Fairing a template curve: Looking down the curve is a remarkably sensitive way to detect lumps and bumps
In nearly all of my woodworking projects, there are curves that can make or break the design. These are almost always curves without a constant radius, so I am relying on what looks "right" to my eye.
Acu Arc flexible curves are my favorite tools for laying out curves. They are available from Highland Hardware in 24", 48", and 72" lengths, and from Lee Valley in 18" and 36" lengths. French curves from an art store in regular sizes, and from Woodhaven in giant sizes, are also helpful for sections of curves.
I generally do not like flexible rules or laths because it is awkward or impossible to control the contour in mid-curve. The curve is regulated by the endpoints and maybe an intermediary point, but then is passively subject to the material properties of the layout device which may not produce the desired contour. I rarely use trammel points or a compass.
To design curves in a project, such as for table legs, I refine sketches into scale drawings. Then I make a full size mock-up by transferring the key dimensions onto scrap wood and use these to lay out a smooth curve. I saw the curve and refine it with rasps, spokeshaves, and planes. When it looks right and feels right, it is right! Then I go back and modify the scale drawings as needed.
For curves applied to multiple parts, and most of them are, such as with table legs, I next make a template by transferring the key dimensions of the final scale drawing onto quarter-inch MDF and use these to lay out the final curve. MDF works better than plywood, solid wood, or cardboard since it holds a clean edge and there is no grain to distract my eye or misdirect tools.
The Acu Arc has a natural tendency to produce a curve without bumps as you shape it. Hold it on the wood, trace only a nearby section of the curve with a pencil, hold it further along, trace more, and so forth. It is made of translucent colorless plastic but I would prefer opaque plastic that would show the curve better against the background of the wood.
Saw the template curve, then clean it up with rasps and sandpaper. Now you are on your own with your eyes and hands as you "fair the curve."Looking down the curve, as shown in the photo, is a remarkably sensitive way to see bumps and lumps that must be eliminated. Gently running your hand along the curve, like a sleigh ride over the hills, is also a very good way to sense irregularities. The edges of the template should be square if it will be used on both faces, as for legs with curves in three dimensions, or as a template for router work.
I position the finished template onto a squared-up blank of the project wood, clamp or double-stick tape it if needed, and draw the layout lines for each leg. With thinner stock, such as a table top or apron, the template may serve as a guide for pattern routing.
I label the templates and save this artistic capital which can be reused for future projects.
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Several years ago, I developed a set of suet bird feeder plans that were based on some free bird feeder plans I had found on the internet. My son and I built a bird feeder for my wife, my mom, and my mother-in-law for Mothers Day. The problem is that we built them out of inexpensive whitewood. They worked great and looked great, but only lasted a couple of years outside in the wet, winter weather. Design My son had been bugging me for several months to build new ones, but another problem cropped up. I had lost my original bird feeder plans! So, it was back to the drawing board for a new bird feeder design. We like using suet because it seems to make less of a mess than loose bird seed and doesnt attract rodents. For the originals we made our own suet, so the feeders werent very large. This time around, I picked up a brick of commercial suet at the store. It was much bigger than the suet we made. So, the bird feeder needed to be big enough to fit a store-bought block of suet. Material This time, I also wanted them to last longer than only a couple of years. I probably could have done better on the price if Id taken the time to shop, but I picked up a decent piece of 1x6x8 Cedar trim for about ten dollars. The Cedar board was planed smooth on one side only, so we sanded it with 60-grit sandpaper before cutting out the parts. In the bird feeder plans, I have included a layout for cutting the board. If you follow the layout, you should be able to get two suet feeders out of one 8 board. Cutting The Parts My brother had borrowed my chop saw and I couldnt find a big enough miter box to cut it by hand. So, I made all my cross-cuts using the miter attachment on my table saw. Since a 1x6 is actually 5 1/2" wide, the back can just be cut to length. Next, I cut the top to length and then ripped it to the correct width on the table saw. I then ripped the remaining length of wood to 1 1/2" for the bottom and two front pieces. They were each cut to length and then I moved on to the more difficult end pieces. At this point there should be one piece of wood left that needs to be ripped to 2 1/4" for the ends.
I always have difficulty cutting an angle on the end of a board, while simultaneously cutting the board to a specific length. In this case, I cut the angle such that both end pieces were left a little bit longer than necessary. Then, I measured from the tip of the angled cut and marked the desired length of the part. I cut to this line and the length came out perfect. There is a 3/8" hole drilled in the back to hang the feeder on a post or fence. However, we decided to hang our bird feeder from a tree branch. So, we didnt really need the hole. Assembly Either way, lightly sand all the parts with 100 or 120-grit sandpaper before assembly. We used glue and screws for assembly, but glue and nails will work just as well. If the board is really dry, be sure to drill pilot holes to prevent the wood from splitting. The order of assembly isnt particularly important, but we found the following helped simplify aligning the parts properly. First, we attached the back to the bottom with glue and two screws. Next, the ends were attached to the back with glue and two screws each, and to the bottom with only glue. The lower front piece was attached to the ends with glue and one screw per end. Next, the the upper front piece was attached the same way. This was the only piece we had to measure for during assembly. Finally, the top was attached to the ends with a couple of screws into each end piece. Thats it. Pretty straightforward. Drawing File To make some birds in your neighborhood happy, click on the link to the bird feeder plans below. If youd like to download a copy to your computer, right click then "save-as". Either way, youll need the Adobe reader to view the file. View or Download "Suet Bird Feeder" Return from Suet Bird Feeder Plans to Outdoor Woodworking Designs
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Stupefying Engineering in an 18th Century Table comments (12)June 23rd, 2011 in blogs /ABS/Auto%20Blog%20Samurai/data/WoodWorking%20Plans%20And%20Furniture%20Plans/fine/EdPortrait3_sqs.jpg)
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Nowadays, any enterprising woodworker with a bit of engineering know-how can easily purchase any number of manufactured gears, cams, and ratcheting mechanisms for use in extraordinary pieces of furniture. But back in the 18th century, when this exquisite table was built by a French craftsman, there certainly werent any Woodcraft, Rockler, or McMaster retail stores from which to purchase these sorts of mechanical items, and thats what makes this little table such a marvel of engineering./ABS/Auto%20Blog%20Samurai/data/WoodWorking%20Plans%20And%20Furniture%20Plans/fine/louisdrawer.jpg)
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Ronaldo9 writes: I would expect FWW to do a bit more research, the correct spelling is Jean-François Oeben. He was one of the greatest ébénistes of the XVIII and was also the master of Jean-Henri Riesener (many consider the latest to be the greatest). Their work sure deserve a whole article each.
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