Collaborative Learning Oval School Tables
The Guthrie School in Allen, TX wanted to add two classroom tables to be used in a collaborative teaching system. Each table was to have 14 participant stations with slide out work surfaces. In addition, the tables were to be oval in shape to facilitate good eye contact between classmates. The final design replaced the traditional simple pull-out sliders with shallow drawers with hinged lids. As a result, the students have both an easily accessed storage area for supplies and a sturdy work surface. The drawer lids are equipped with torsion hinges that close softly enough to minimize finger injury. The tables are each 7' x 14' with 1.25" thick ash hardwood tops. Each table has 6 ash turned legs and ash connecting stretch beams. The table heights were individually set based on the size chairs used in each classroom. The tables were finished with clear catalyzed lacquer to yield a clean, natural look. Photos include a view of a single table, views of the pull-outs with torsion hinged tops, and two photos from the school's Open House event at the start of the school year.
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Welcome! I am the owner, operator, designer, sawdust maker and everything else including janitor of this little specialty woodworking business. After a career in the business world, I am now following a passion to create works in and of wood. My goal is to deliver to you, my customer, projects that are done right, meeting (hopefully exceeding) your quality expectations. I began my business in 2008 under the name: North Texas Woodworks. I designed and built tables for kitchens and dining rooms, bookshelves, cabinets and several other furniture items. In late 2014 I had bilateral knee replacement surgery that could have gone better! I was sidelined for about 3 years, but got back to sawdust making in 2018.
Changed the product focus to somewhat smaller items including the lighted "Stream Tables" sized for sofa tables and entry halls. With the change came a different name: Beraht, LLC. Beraht is a German word that can mean bright as well as Bert. Seemed like a perfect fit for lighted tables made by a guy named Bert! Beginning in 2024 I have added parametric wall art to my offerings, both standard designs as well as custom and personalized options. Be sure to check out my custom parametric flags!
I own two large format Computer Numerical Control (CNC) router systems and cut and carve special shapes and designs for individuals and for businesses. I can carve images and text in wood to create signs for your business, decor for your home, and gifts for your friends and family. With this automation, orders can be for an individual or for many repetitive items. Examples of past work include things as different as a carved applique for an antique sewing machine, signs, plaques, countless styles and shapes of art boards for paint and epoxy artists, and even ornate carved panels for residential and business doors.
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