Catholic Lecturn

« back to Woodcarving forum

home | projects | blog

18 posts in 836 days

10-08-2018 02:55 PM

this is a Catholic Lecturn I designed and built for a church my Greatgrandfather built in 1906.

I designed to fit into the old Renisance architecture .

14 replies so far

ArtMann home \| projects \| blog 1483 posts in 1784 days #1 posted 10-08-2018 03:03 PM	Very nice and highly appropriate!
Smitty_Cabinetshop home \| projects \| blog 17111 posts in 3586 days #2 posted 10-08-2018 04:15 PM	Absolutely WOW! Great work! -- Don't anthropomorphize your handplanes. They hate it when you do that. - OldTools Archive -
theoldfart home \| projects \| blog 12273 posts in 3419 days #3 posted 10-08-2018 04:32 PM	Your grandfather would be proud. It’s great that you are continuing the age old tradition of multiple generations working on a great project and welcome to LJ’s. -- "With every tool obtained, there is another that is needed" DonW ( Kevin )
AlanVT home \| projects \| blog 1 post in 833 days #4 posted 10-08-2018 04:37 PM	Absolutely beautiful!
lumbering_on home \| projects \| blog 578 posts in 1458 days #5 posted 10-08-2018 06:14 PM	Great work.
ChefHDAN home \| projects \| blog 1792 posts in 3817 days #6 posted 10-08-2018 06:48 PM	HOLY CHIT! That’s really nice work, did you do it all old school or is it CNC work? -- I've decided 1 mistake is really 2 opportunities to learn.. learn how to fix it... and learn how to not repeat it
Peteybadboy home \| projects \| blog 2825 posts in 2917 days #7 posted 10-08-2018 08:37 PM	Nice story, nice work! -- Petey
sawdust00 home \| projects \| blog 18 posts in 836 days #8 posted 10-09-2018 02:02 AM	HOLY CHIT! That s really nice work, did you do it all old school or is it CNC work? - ChefHDAN
sawdust00 home \| projects \| blog 18 posts in 836 days #9 posted 10-09-2018 02:07 AM	no it was totally design as I go without any cnc. . this is one of six pieces I made. I am still building for them . New front doors ,candle sticks and new sacristy.is coming waiting for donations . I was able to get the original clock faces in the church that are sitting in the bell tower. the new ones are glass.
AlaskaGuy home \| projects \| blog 6338 posts in 3277 days #10 posted 10-09-2018 06:18 AM	Agree with the rest, beautiful skillful work. Side Note: I never knew Lecterns came in different denominations. -- Alaskan's for Global warming!
ChefHDAN home \| projects \| blog 1792 posts in 3817 days #11 posted 10-10-2018 07:48 PM	no it was totally design as I go without any cnc. . - sawdust00 That makes it all the MORE Awesome, I’m looking at the arcs and fleur d lis & am blown away by how you did them!!! -- I've decided 1 mistake is really 2 opportunities to learn.. learn how to fix it... and learn how to not repeat it
PPK home \| projects \| blog 1821 posts in 1777 days #12 posted 10-10-2018 08:02 PM	Agree with the rest, beautiful skillful work. Side Note: I never knew Lecterns came in different denominations. - AlaskaGuy I’d wager a bet that a non-Catholic lectern wouldn’t be as nice or ornate… just my guess. :-) -- Pete
PPK home \| projects \| blog 1821 posts in 1777 days #13 posted 10-10-2018 08:03 PM	Fantastic work, Mr. Sawdust00!! Looking forward to seeing more of your work. -- Pete
Horsezak home \| projects \| blog 6 posts in 1432 days #14 posted 10-11-2018 02:05 PM	I am a retired Methodist Pastor. I wish I had one half as nice when I was preaching. Beautiful work. -- All are foolish for at least five minutes each day. The secret is not to exceed the limit.

Have your say...

You must be signed in to reply.

Forum	Topics
Woodworking Skill Share Your woodworking skills are displayed for several lifetimes in each project. Have you had to compromise your project...	13133
Woodturning On the lathe, by the lathe: do you have questions? frustrations? tips? This forum is for all the woodturners out there.	2776
Woodcarving Relief, 3D, chip-carving, whittling; carving knives, chisels, pocket-knives, power tools. If you are a carver or want...	563
Scrollsawing Intarsia, fretwork, intricate design cutting and more! This forum is for scrollsawers: share your tips, ask questions...	413
Joinery Have a question? a tip/strategy to share? a challenge, perhaps? Share your "joinery" discussion here.	1862
Finishing The finish, whether paint, wax, stain, or something else, can make or break a project. What are your tips and questio...	6294
Designing Woodworking Projects Looking for information on designing your projects? Having difficulties reading project plans? Looking for help with ...	7847
Power Tools, Hardware and Accessories Are you unsure of which tools, or hardware, you need, or which brands to buy? Investing in tools and hardware can be ...	32507
CNC Woodworking Questions and answers about CNC machines, tooling, best practices, and projects.	325
Hand Tools Wood, your hand tools, you and a little know-how. Share your questions, tips and strategies for the use and maintenan...	6418
Jigs & Fixtures Using a jig is like having a couple extra hands helping out. Show us your jigs, share your tips, strategies and, of c...	1782
Wood & Lumber Different wood requires different woodworking strategies - from cutting to finishing. Share your tips and challenges ...	7236
Safety in the Woodworking Shop Before you pick up those woodworking tools, take the time to ensure your safety in the shop! Eyes, ears, fingers, and...	1612
Focus on the Workspace Are you looking for or do you have tips to share regarding the workshop? Storage, equipment placement, efficiency, an...	2609
Sweating for Bucks Through Woodworking If you are selling your work, then you have entered a woodworking dimension with added complexity and stress. If you...	1265
Woodworking Trade & Swap All of us are holding onto treasure in our shops, that we either don't need, don't want, or could part with if presen...	5390
LumberJocks.com Site Feedback Connect with the Website Gurus and tell us what you are thinking, suggestions, problems, functionality issues, and so...	2394
Coffee Lounge Need a break from all the standing and wood dust? Chat with your Forum Friends about their projects, their life, thei...	9620

Go to Pulse page »

LumberJocks Pulse

			Author	Latest activity		New comments or replies since you last checked
		sharpening woodturning tools	Freedom	01-19-2021 06:00 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		morningstarpros's Profile	morningstarpros	01-19-2021 05:57 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		rohanshah4931's Profile	rohanshah4931	01-19-2021 05:57 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		Off-topic content. Click to see the post.	chrisstef	01-19-2021 05:40 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		HALLWAY BENCH	Ivan	01-19-2021 05:31 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		Trains	PapaGary	01-19-2021 05:26 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		Dad2107's Profile	Dad2107	01-19-2021 05:17 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		Woodchucky70's Profile	Woodchucky70	01-19-2021 05:10 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		Clock	Chris	01-19-2021 05:05 AM		sign in to get readership tracking
		Drill Press Cabinet	woodbutcherbynight	01-19-2021 05:02 AM		sign in to get readership tracking

©2021 Verticalscope Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Service | Copyright | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Data Manage Consent

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics