Building a Dragonfly End Table

Layout Table

How we build furniture here at the shop has always been shrouded in mystery, and people have been speculating we have been dabbling in alchemy.  I want to set the record straight, Inge and I love creating new works and are always pitching new ideas to each other.  The Dragonfly end table is one we had been thinking about since we finished the Butterfly table almost a year ago.
Inge is the designer of all the metal cut outs, they are cut out for us by Custom Metal Specialists inc..
She incorporates swirls into the designs to represent, the evolution of the universe and the desire to achieve balance in the inner consciousness and the outer self.  Swirls are incorporated in the Dragonfly on the tail and on the wings.

       We are committed to creating items for homes that have a  
                              connection with its owner.

Welding the table frame

As with wood, the more accurately you cut your material the easier it is to make it square.  Having a nice flat surface to work on and lots of clamps also make the job a lot easier.

Adding the Dragonflies

Clamps, clamps and more clamps!  There are few things as frustrating as welding up a series of parts only to find that something had shifted before you finished.  Grinding is not the fun part of welding.

Half way there

As this picture shows, we have it almost finished - still have to add some more dragonflies and swirls.
After that I go through and grind the welds and prep it to go off to the Powder Coating Shop.

                                    TO BE CONTINUED
I will work on the Curly Maple wood top and assemble the top & frame together for a finished piece!