| Molly Brown Parlor Table: Cutting and Sanding the Legs |
From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-211 |
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This reproduction parlor table reflects the spirit of the intrepid Margaret "Molly" Brown -- who purchased this style of table upon her arrival in rugged Colorado. Even after striking it rich, Brown kept the table, taking it along to her new, luxurious accommodations. Even now, the parlor table remains an ingenious design. Without a lot of bells and whistles, it preserves the ornate appearance of the Victorian era -- yet takes only seconds to disassemble for travel or storage. Woodworkers who want to tackle this intermediate-level project can expect to invest $50 to $75 in materials. Materials: Walnut or oak
Leg pattern
Carbon paper (optional)
Pencil
Band saw
Scroll saw
Clamps
Drill with self-centering bit
Hinges
Screws
- Begin by tracing the design onto wood (use carbon paper to make the tracing more visible). Trace the design on the back surface of the wood as well (figure A).
- Use band saw to cut away excess wood around pattern and make relief cuts in corners and tight spots (figure B).
- Use scroll saw to make finer cuts that the band saw cannot.
- Sand by hand, or use stationery sander to smooth the larger curves and angles of the leg (figure C). Start with medium-grit sandpaper, and allow the sander to run at full speed before beginning (to prevent damage to the saw's motor). Take care not to apply too much pressure during the sanding process.
- Sand by hand, or use a detail sander (figure D) for the smaller, detailed areas of the table. When using a detail sander, remember to grip the sander firmly during use, and remember to change the sandpaper frequently for best results.
- Repeat until four legs have been cut and sanded.
- Stack the four legs on top of one another and clamp to secure.
- Arrange hinges on the upper edges of the table in a T-formation. The upper two hinges will adjoin legs 1-2 and 3-4; the bottom hinge will connect legs 2-3.
- Use a self-centering bit (figure E) designed for hinges to drill pilot holes (figure F) before securing the hinges with screws.
- Finally, stand the legs up. If hinges were applied correctly, the legs will be both able to stand alone (figure G) and collapse easily.
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