| Project by Hawken | posted 01-31-2013 02:10 AM | 1579 views | 0 times favorited | 3 comments |  |
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This is a free-standing Quilt Rack out of oak. The base/legs are laminated bent oak. This came out good, but I have built a better bending jig so I hope the next ones will be better. The top is fully rotational, allowing the quilt to be displayed in any position. I may go with a wider rack next time to allow more of the quilt to be displayed… Don’t know yet.
I finished it with 220 grit sandpaper, except the end grain that I finished with 320 grit. Then 2 coats of tung oil and 3 coats of polyurethane since quilters are a finicky lot (sorry, honey) and don’t want wood oil or stains to bleed into the quilt… .
Thanks for looking,
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Sandra
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#1 posted 01-31-2013 02:38 AM
Very nice. I’ve often told my gal pals that woodworking is a lot like quilting, just with wood!
I agree that maybe a wider rack, but hard to tell without seeing a quilt on the stand. If you get a chance, maybe you could add a picture?
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Hawken
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#2 posted 01-31-2013 03:13 AM
Hi Sandra,
Unfortunately this already left the shop. The rack is 15” on the outside, approx 13” for the quilt.
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#3 posted 01-31-2013 04:37 PM
Great idea on the rotating top, like the design, looks really elegant with the wood and legs.
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