built new picnic table

After the RASC Toronto Centre built an accessibility ramp at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory, it occurred to me that they did not have an accessible picnic table. So I set about to make one.

Back in April, during the spring work party, Joel had bought the wood for me, as per my specifications. Tony had recommended untreated spruce.

Despite forgetting my notes at home, I built the table Saturday late-morning and afternoon. I neared completion as they launched rockets at the CAO Open House. After the Award Ceremony, I put the finishing touches on it. Carriage bolts in the legs primarily.

I'd like to thank the following people for assisting: Charles Darrow, Pat Gallo, Savio Gallo, Tony Horvatin, Shawn Lee, Scott Masterton, and Joel Parkes.

It was ready for dinner (during the CAO Open House)! Scott and I sat at it, specifically at the overhang end, so to test it. It works!

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A couple of loose ends:

• put the end pieces on the table top
• finish with Thompsons Water Seal
• tighten up the carriage bolts later in the summer
• post warning notices at the overhang: "Do Not Sit."
• consider a temporary, swing-leg to prevent tipping, when someone does not read the warning...

I'll complete these things in a couple of weekends.