• Two-Tier Side Table

RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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This is looking good! The start of another mastercllass.
Jim

- Jim Rowe

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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Using your own blood as stain, Ron? Nice touch, but be careful to make it sustainable. ;-)

Nice detail, and as you say, identical enough.

- Dave Polaschek

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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The DNA will identify the work of a master, no problem!

Ron, my shop is all packed up so I have to live through your work vicariously.

- theoldfart

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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Very well detailed.

Way WAY past my patience levels and skills too.

- ralbuck

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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Ron, we ll be at the new house on May 13, closing on the 14 th and the moving truck will be there on the 16 th. We hope!

- theoldfart

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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RonAylor1760 said:

Zig-Zags

Zig-Zags -

I mentioned earlier that I was going to have a chopped zig-zag decoration at the bottom of the aprons. This decoration is seen quite often on 17th-century furniture. It is also know as a sawtooth or serration decoration.

To create the pattern, I cut a 1/8" x 1" rebate in the face of the stock, by first creating a shoulder with my kerfing plane …

… chopping out waste with a chisel …

... and then using a rebate plane to smooth things out …

I then laid out the zig-zags with a miter square and marking knife, then used a chisel to chop along those lines.

I then pared down about 1/16" in between the incised marks, just using hand pressure.

Voilà … the 17th-century zig-zag decoration. I just love how the light plays off of the different levels.

I guess the four aprons are identical enough … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette

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Wow, very nice work. I can only imagine how sharp your tools must be. It is very apparent how sharp you are…..GREAT job!

- Kelster58

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RonAylor1760 said:

My Very First Lunette

My Very First Lunette -

Having completed the zig-zag decoration on the aprons, I took my first steps toward some real carving. To avoid undue marring of my bench, I decided to nail the work-piece to a 1×6 … which I secured to the bench via bar clamps. As mentioned earlier, I'll be carving lunettes in the sides of the second tier. In architecture, a lunette is a half-moon shaped space. After laying out the lunettes with compass and awl …

… I took a deep breath and made the first cut with a V-tool.

Once my heart rate recovered and I began breathing again … LOL … I continued with the rest of the cuts.

After an hour or so … learning how to breath and chop at the same time … which is harder than one might think
… I ended up with this!

I experienced a few blow-outs in spots, but I'm pleased with my very first attempt. I've decided that this panel will be the back of the table … surely I'll get better at this … LOL!

I have a lot more carving to go, but all-in-all I'm pleased with the results thus far.

Working out this pattern in MSPaint …

... took a lot less time than carving it in ash … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette
Two-Tier Side Table #8 - Some Assembly Required

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RonAylor1760 said:

My Very First Lunette

My Very First Lunette -

Having completed the zig-zag decoration on the aprons, I took my first steps toward some real carving. To avoid undue marring of my bench, I decided to nail the work-piece to a 1×6 … which I secured to the bench via bar clamps. As mentioned earlier, I'll be carving lunettes in the sides of the second tier. In architecture, a lunette is a half-moon shaped space. After laying out the lunettes with compass and awl …

… I took a deep breath and made the first cut with a V-tool.

Once my heart rate recovered and I began breathing again … LOL … I continued with the rest of the cuts.

After an hour or so … learning how to breath and chop at the same time … which is harder than one might think
… I ended up with this!

I experienced a few blow-outs in spots, but I'm pleased with my very first attempt. I've decided that this panel will be the back of the table … surely I'll get better at this … LOL!

I have a lot more carving to go, but all-in-all I'm pleased with the results thus far.

Working out this pattern in MSPaint …

... took a lot less time than carving it in ash … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette
Two-Tier Side Table #8 - Some Assembly Required

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RonAylor1760 said:

My Very First Lunette

My Very First Lunette -

Having completed the zig-zag decoration on the aprons, I took my first steps toward some real carving. To avoid undue marring of my bench, I decided to nail the work-piece to a 1×6 … which I secured to the bench via bar clamps. As mentioned earlier, I'll be carving lunettes in the sides of the second tier. In architecture, a lunette is a half-moon shaped space. After laying out the lunettes with compass and awl …

… I took a deep breath and made the first cut with a V-tool.

Once my heart rate recovered and I began breathing again … LOL … I continued with the rest of the cuts.

After an hour or so … learning how to breath and chop at the same time … which is harder than one might think
… I ended up with this!

I experienced a few blow-outs in spots, but I'm pleased with my very first attempt. I've decided that this panel will be the back of the table … surely I'll get better at this … LOL!

I have a lot more carving to go, but all-in-all I'm pleased with the results thus far.

Working out this pattern in MSPaint …

... took a lot less time than carving it in ash … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette
Two-Tier Side Table #8 - Some Assembly Required

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Looking pretty good. Experimenting with carving and learning a new skill, seems like more fun than any one person is allowed to have.

- Oldtool

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Looking good, indeed. I've seen furniture with worse carving (my dad preferred it when buying antiques; "proves it was hand made.")

- Dave Polaschek

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RonAylor1760 said:

My Very First Lunette

My Very First Lunette -

Having completed the zig-zag decoration on the aprons, I took my first steps toward some real carving. To avoid undue marring of my bench, I decided to nail the work-piece to a 1×6 … which I secured to the bench via bar clamps. As mentioned earlier, I'll be carving lunettes in the sides of the second tier. In architecture, a lunette is a half-moon shaped space. After laying out the lunettes with compass and awl …

… I took a deep breath and made the first cut with a V-tool.

Once my heart rate recovered and I began breathing again … LOL … I continued with the rest of the cuts.

After an hour or so … learning how to breath and chop at the same time … which is harder than one might think
… I ended up with this!

I experienced a few blow-outs in spots, but I'm pleased with my very first attempt. I've decided that this panel will be the back of the table … surely I'll get better at this … LOL!

I have a lot more carving to go, but all-in-all I'm pleased with the results thus far.

Working out this pattern in MSPaint …

... took a lot less time than carving it in ash … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette
Two-Tier Side Table #8 - Some Assembly Required

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RonAylor1760 said:

My Very First Lunette

My Very First Lunette -

Having completed the zig-zag decoration on the aprons, I took my first steps toward some real carving. To avoid undue marring of my bench, I decided to nail the work-piece to a 1×6 … which I secured to the bench via bar clamps. As mentioned earlier, I'll be carving lunettes in the sides of the second tier. In architecture, a lunette is a half-moon shaped space. After laying out the lunettes with compass and awl …

… I took a deep breath and made the first cut with a V-tool.

Once my heart rate recovered and I began breathing again … LOL … I continued with the rest of the cuts.

After an hour or so … learning how to breath and chop at the same time … which is harder than one might think
… I ended up with this!

I experienced a few blow-outs in spots, but I'm pleased with my very first attempt. I've decided that this panel will be the back of the table … surely I'll get better at this … LOL!

I have a lot more carving to go, but all-in-all I'm pleased with the results thus far.

Working out this pattern in MSPaint …

... took a lot less time than carving it in ash … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette
Two-Tier Side Table #8 - Some Assembly Required

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That looks nice, as do the zigzags you posted previously.

How much did your previous experience play into your decision to make this first attempt in the ash your using for the table instead of practicing on something else first?

- Mr_Pink

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RonAylor1760 said:

My Very First Lunette

My Very First Lunette -

Having completed the zig-zag decoration on the aprons, I took my first steps toward some real carving. To avoid undue marring of my bench, I decided to nail the work-piece to a 1×6 … which I secured to the bench via bar clamps. As mentioned earlier, I'll be carving lunettes in the sides of the second tier. In architecture, a lunette is a half-moon shaped space. After laying out the lunettes with compass and awl …

… I took a deep breath and made the first cut with a V-tool.

Once my heart rate recovered and I began breathing again … LOL … I continued with the rest of the cuts.

After an hour or so … learning how to breath and chop at the same time … which is harder than one might think
… I ended up with this!

I experienced a few blow-outs in spots, but I'm pleased with my very first attempt. I've decided that this panel will be the back of the table … surely I'll get better at this … LOL!

I have a lot more carving to go, but all-in-all I'm pleased with the results thus far.

Working out this pattern in MSPaint …

... took a lot less time than carving it in ash … LOL!

Thanks for looking, more to come. As always, all comments and/or questions welcomed.

Follow my progress with the links below.
Two-Tier Side Table #1 - Realization
Two-Tier Side Table #2 - Playing Around in Paint
Two-Tier Side Table #3 - Selecting Stock
Two-Tier Side Table #4 - Hepplewhite Visits Plymouth
Two-Tier Side Table #5 - I Can't Carve
Two-Tier Side Table #6 - Zig-Zags
Two-Tier Side Table #7 - My Very First Lunette
Two-Tier Side Table #8 - Some Assembly Required

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