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The pivoting harp on this piece made in the style of French provincial vineyard tables is a smoothly flowing curve from top to bottom. The plan was found in a modern publication, but the half lap joint at the bottom of the harp was simplified into straight lines. The transition interrupted the flow, and visually was unappealing.
About three hours were required to make and test a curved pattern for the bottom lap joint, but the result was well worth the investment. The sinuous curve now extends unbroken from top to bottom for each side of the harp.
This small change elevated the resulting table from tolerable to charming, and rewards those who take a closer look. A picture of the entire table and some details on the genre can be found at www.stephanwoodworking.com/TableDiningVineyard.htm Additionally there are some pictures of antique vineyard tables in my workshop files I’d be happy to share if you’d like to drop by.