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   JimGG_ | Jun 06, 2001 11:20pm | #1

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   Pat: I don't have any experience in that area. But my first idea is that church woodwork ranges from the ornate, gothic style to the contemporary look, something like what was called Danish modern decades ago. In books I have seen altars that look like George Nakashima made them. If you could be more specific regarding the period style it would help. What does the environment look like where it will be placed? What does the customer like? Does it have to be a certain size to hold specific objects?

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   Major_H._Patterson | Jun 07, 2001 12:35am | #2

   *Jim. Thank you for your reply.This is to replace one that was cobbled up many years ago. It will not be an ornate piece.My thinking was that I might take a book on Church furniture and adapt something to my use. The altar will be a gift from me and my family.I am not that familiar with the different styles,my background being in the realm of industrial woodwork. I thought that I might make a top about 36"X50"some what like a podium except flat. A base of appropriate aize. Perhaps suport the top with a small Corinthian column at each corner,leaving the center section open. As you see, my plans are quite fluid at this time. I thought that someone might know of a book title that I might pick up at the local library. Thanks again and have a good rest of the day. PAT

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   JimGG_ | Jun 07, 2001 12:20pm | #3

   *Pat: Taunton Press has about a half dozen "Design Books", which have pictures of Woodwork pieces. I think I saw an altar in one. Since I don't own any of those books, I can't look it up for you. When I make something without a bookplan, I draw it on paper full size and tape it onto the wall. After a day or so I'll see something that I don't like and I'll make a change until the major mass and minor mass proportions look good. I don't draw in the tiny details. The classic rectangle ratio is 1.618. Multiply the short side of the rectangle to get the long side of the rectangle. You probably know that already. Let us know how it came out.

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   Major_H._Patterson | Jun 07, 2001 02:41pm | #4

   *Jim: Excellent Idea.Thank you.

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   scott_murray | Jun 08, 2001 12:41pm | #5

   *Pat,If you have one in the area, check out a holy hardware store. That's what we used to call the religious supply places. Or for that matter, a local bible bookstore or local church. What you need to ask for is liturgical supply catalog or church furniture catalog. These usually have plenty of photos of different styles of altars and tables. Should give you some ideas of size and ornamentations.the rev