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Mad Dawg Table

comments (5) November 3rd, 2011 in Reader's Gallery

MWedekind MWedekind, member
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An overall shot of the table in place.
A detail of the base looking down the length of the table.
A detail of the large river rock in the base and the curved scarf joint in the bottom rails.
A detail of the walnut peg that pins the mortise and tenon joints.
An overall shot of the table in place. - CLICK TO ENLARGE

An overall shot of the table in place.

Photo: Anne Raup
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"Mad Dawg Table" was a public commission I received for a fire station in Anchorage, AK.  The city of Anchorage has a 1% for Art program where 1% of the cost to build a new public building or remodel is spent for artwork for the building.  In this case, a large dining table.  It measures 14' long, 48" wide and 31" high and is made of quarter sawn white oak (base), walnut (top and accents), glass and a large river rock.  To watch a video/slideshow of the construction and installation of the table including one-of-a-kind unique transportation, follow this link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80HNbAQ6VnQ


Design or Plan used: My own design - Mark Wedekind
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Comments (5)

MWedekind MWedekind writes: Thanks for the comments! It's the biggest table I've ever built. As you can tell in the video, there wasn't a lot of room left in my shop when it was all put together. And now I'm spoiled for delivery of those big pieces.
Posted: 9:50 pm on November 5th

OldGreen OldGreen writes: Wow, excellent design and execution! When I first saw it I was hoping that you had an extra set of hands in moving it, Then I watched the video and started laughing to myself.

Great job!
Posted: 10:31 am on November 4th

Rich67 Rich67 writes: Thats a fantastic table! I especially love the inclusion of the river rock. Very artistic I think. Good luck with it. I still have to watch the video and look forward to it...

Posted: 9:54 am on November 4th

accentcreate accentcreate writes: Awesomely good. Design, construction and installation.
Posted: 5:40 pm on November 3rd

OmarAngelPerez OmarAngelPerez writes: Wonderful story and beautiful table. That's really huge! The video was fun to watch as well. I hope the experience brings you much success.
Posted: 5:06 pm on November 3rd

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