Galoot Image Central Pics from the Porch Home :: Login Album list :: Last uploads :: Last comments :: Most viewed :: Top rated :: My Favorites :: Search Home > User galleries > Sgt42RHR > 18th Century Folding Table 18th Century Folding Table TITLE  +   -  FILE NAME  +   -  DATE  +   -  POSITION  +   -  folding_table_closeup_of_hinges_in_folded_position.jpgCloseup of goose neck knife hinges in the folded position171 viewsThe goose neck knife hinges allow the table top to rotate up and around so that the top surface of the table lies flat against the back of the table legs.Sgt42RHR folding_table_folded.jpgTable is folded104 viewsThe table is shown folded for storage or transportation. It folds to about 6 inches thick. I've made a flat canvas bag for the table with a drawstring closure. I have a similar bag for the folding chair in this picture.Sgt42RHR folding_table_showing_webbing_hinges_and_catch_hardware~0.jpgFolding table showing webbing, hinges, and catch hardware104 viewsThe webbing limits the outward travel of the legs and at the same time provides tension against the brass catches that anchor the moveable end of the table top to the legs.Sgt42RHR folding_table_underside_of_top_folding.jpgUnderside of folding table top95 viewsIn preparation for folding, this shows the underside of the table top. The two brass latches that secure the top are visible at the bottom.Sgt42RHR folding_table_unfolded_and_ready_for_use.jpgGeorge III Folding table131 viewsThis mahogany table is 16" x 30" x 30" tall and is made from mahogany, webbing, and brass.Sgt42RHR Goose_neck_knife_hinges_on_folding_table.jpgGoose Neck Knife Hinges84 viewsI made these hinges using 1/8" thick brass. The goose neck design is necessary in order to allow the table top to fold around and lay flat against the back of the legs for storage or transportation.Sgt42RHR     6 files on 1 page(s) Powered by Coppermine Photo Gallery and JoomBla!