New Front Credenza/folding table

j54mark · 11-06-2002, 09:14 PM

I have posted two new pictures in the photo section of my new front credenza/folding table. The old one was a vinyl and pressed wood horror that was trying to return to the earth from which it came, one small piece at a time. I built a new one with raised panels from solid oak and a regular door, rather than the tambour. Not original, to be sure, but much, much better. The door, being front facing, has a positive latch, not just a spring catch.

I am also going to attempt to attach a picture here, but if it does not work you should be able to view it at http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photo...er=139&thumb=1

Little by little, the 85 Sovereign is coming together.

Mark

Pahaska · 11-06-2002, 10:03 PM

Great cabinet work. You can be proud to show it off.

rcaldwel · 11-07-2002, 06:08 AM

J54Mark,

Very, very nice! Is that the original table support and if not where did you obtain it.

Thanks,

Bob Caldwell

j54mark · 11-07-2002, 06:50 AM

Yes, that is the factory table leg. I also used the factory hinge and slide.

Mark

ALANSD · 11-07-2002, 07:43 AM

My motorhome has the same table support and hinges. How did you install the hinge...a router? I would like to do the same project, the table alone. Mine has the piano hinge to the wall, but looks essentially the same otherwise. I am pretty handy, but not done much woodworking, just lots of refinshing,etc.
Thanks!

j54mark · 11-07-2002, 06:32 PM

"How did you install the hinge...a router?"

I doubt I could control a router well enough to set those hinges. Maybe one of those laminate trimming routers would work. I used a drill and chisels. I would not do it again. In fact, I am thinking seriously about taking out the table and converting it to a single split top with a couple of leaves.

Mark