Matusalem Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Back in the old days, sailing ships had hatches which were latticed wood. I remember a few decades and a fortnight ago when I used to work for a yacht manufacturer, seeing some of the skilled carpenters making such things out of teak. This is really tricky. I am embarking on a side business of various furniture. This is the beginning of a prototype one of a teak folding table. it has not been fine sanded yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stMate Matt Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 That looks great. Well done. -1st Mate of Pirates Magazine -Bladesmith/Owner of That Works Studio http://youtube.com/thatworks thatworks.shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Duly impressed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roytheodd Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Lots of places to wipe crumbs - I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 nicely done. hmmm another thread it think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusalem Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Actually, I made my life more difficult because the hole spacing is 1". Most dado blades such as mine's are maxed out at ¾", so I had to compensate very carefully. Honestly, I thought 1" spaces were the standard till I measured some examples after the fact. This is is a prototype...basically my first shot. Take a look at the deck of the HMS Bounty, though I gather the hole spacing is like 2½": Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocktownDog Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Nah. 2.5" spacing would be too wide for a table. Unless you put a glass top on it. Then I'd end up shattering it on a drunken binge some night. Stick with the original 1". You could even build the table as a storage cube, where the hatch is propped up to access the items inside. That would be a great thing to have for those of us in smaller houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theM.A.dDogge Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 i like em....nice is ya spill yer grog...no wipey wipey... & more fer the dog... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Tiny Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Looks great! Why not try the 1" spacin' w/ the 3/4" stock? It might look just as well while simplifyin' yer life at the same time. And wouldn't we all likes our lives ta be simple,,,, Evil Tiny I'm not really evil...oh wait...yes I am! Discipline is on the severe side of harsh, and I likes it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matusalem Posted July 5, 2008 Author Share Posted July 5, 2008 Why not try the 1" spacin' w/ the 3/4" stock? EvilTiny, it's far more easier to make the holes the same dimension as the strips. What I did is nothing extroardinary in the marine world, it's pretty standard, except some manufacturers use gang saws to create the slots. Teak grating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyTarr Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Very nice. I am getting to set up a wood shop this winter after a move so watch out for me next spring. I would love to compete with your skill. Git up of your asses, set up those glasses I'm drinking this place dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Tiny Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Ah, a contest . . . Excellent. I be lookin' f'ward ta the result. Evil Tiny I'm not really evil...oh wait...yes I am! Discipline is on the severe side of harsh, and I likes it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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