Baptismal Table

Chad Hill, contributor

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Larry W. Stone

Larry W. Stone

Larry W. Stone

Larry W. Stone

Photo: Larry W. Stone

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This table was designed and built to go in front of the sanctuary at a local church.  The table is in the shape of a cross with a baptismal bowl in the center.  There are 4 inlaid veneer diamonds, at the pastors request, one at the end of each arm of the cross.  These represent the wounds of Christ; the hands pierced separately, the feet pierced together and the side pierced.  There is also an inlaid ring in the center of the table which holds the baptismal bowl; this ring is to represent the crown of thorns.   The top is made of weighty thick planks and is very plain, because the cross can speak for itself; it doesnt need to be dressed up.  The intricate framework underneath however was designed to elevate and display the cross as a ring setting displays a diamond, which is something of great value.  
The two arched interlocking grids underneath give the table its strength and at the same time act as a nice design feature.  I stopped the reverse taper legs several inches from the bottom of the table top to give the actual top more of a dominant appearance. 

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Comments (4)

jimbell writes: Very interesting the way the various photographs change my perception. The main photo looks too busy and I kept thinking (excuse me), "don't drop the baby." But the close up of the joiner is gorgeous. And, maybe most importantly, the long shot of the piece in situ shows it fits the setting wonderfully.
Posted: 3:45 am on July 2nd

GEide writes: Thanks for posting. Nice to see what you've been working on since winning our Build-Off competition two years ago! http://www.finewoodworking.com/ProjectsAndDesign/ProjectsAndDesignArticle.aspx?id=31452
Posted: 2:47 pm on June 28th

dermer writes: This is a beautiful design and the joinery is superb. Each element is well thought out and executed.
Posted: 4:31 pm on June 13th

RonandJan writes: Wonderfull design and workmanship.
Posted: 4:26 pm on June 5th

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