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Allen, You say your making and selling the equivalent of 2 tables a week. How many tables can you make in a week, without going to a full assembly line production mode?

Steven,

Been in the area(Pensacola) 58 yrs so I can give you some general tips and advice etc. A lot of people that work in Mobile live across the bay in Baldwin county, Daphne, Malbis and...

Allen, I would start with Interior design firms and/or Architects. If you don't want to wholesale, you'll have to do it on the web and mag advertising. Lots of free or very cheap venues/markets on...

Steve, have you thought about using Cypress instead of pine. I don't know what part of the country your in, but in the South, cypress is not that much more than pine and will hold up outdoors much...

Pat is absolutely right!!! Get some pro quality photos(very Important) to post and send out to some galleries. Make sure to find out what the submission requirements are first, and submit your photos...

If you're in the area, Exhibit Hall A Booth 2067, Veneer Tech will have the winners of their Craftsman's Challenge posted. This is a contest they have every yr since '05. If you would like to see...

Paul,

On the Mac get Freeway, Pro or Express by Softpress. I'm using it now on my new site. Hopefully, I'll be finished with it soon so I can finish uploading it.

http://www.softpress.com/
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Paul,

This is a big undertaking if you have no vacuum veneering experience. But I'll try to help.

First you need a pump that's at least 5CFM, 10 would be better. A small pump that only has...

Mike,

I made a jig yrs ago for some louver doors on a home office. I used the drill press and drilled indexed holes approx 1/2" apart and about 15-20" long on a 3/4" ply panel. I then made a...

John,

If you're shooting furniture projects get the 9'x36' rolls. You'll need that extra width and length to shoot anything much larger than a end table.

I get mine at a local photo supply...

Joe, I purchased these thru www.tablelegsonline.com. I did have to cut them down to get the proper height on the desk top. The way they mount is with screws thru a hefty flange, which is very strong...

Dave,

When you talk about Executive desks, you need to take into consideration where it will be used. The settings I recognize are the Office, Home Office and Home. Each of these settings can...

Contact Brian and send him some pics. Here's his website http://www.brianboggschairs.com/

Earl

Dan,

A panel raiser bit in a router table can cut the bevel. To get the same look as the drawings the bevel must be cut first, when the panel is sq., then cut the curved sides and ends.

To...

Craig,

I believe KA Tools is the Patent holder on those cutters. Anyway call them in the morning, 1-800-942-1300 (they're on Eastern time), and see if they can send you one overnight.

Earl

Craig,

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.katools.com/lancelot.html

I've used one, they will remove wood fast.

Earl

Mike,

That is a really nice box!! I wonder if it's hand or laser cut. Regardless, a lot of time went into the design and making it.

Have you seen Gregg Novosad's work? I believe he won Grand...

There are some gorgeous pieces, but overall I don't feel the quality and quantity was equal with previous yrs. Look back thru the previous yrs entries, and you may agree.

I did not care for the...

David,

First thing to do is research the Studio Furniture Market. There's literally thousand's of custom furniture makers and unless you're producing work that is very unique or the "Finest of...

Matt,

I liked your first design. As to dimensions I think you're in the right neighborhood. I wouldn't obsess over the dimensions so much as the proportions and how they relate to each other. I...

Matt,

I like the design and proportion of this table. The only thing I would be concerned about is the high contrast of the walnut to maple. Myself, I like contrast, but think it might be a...

John,

Concerning Furniture design. First decide what styles you like and search out books on those subjects. Library is a good source as well the Internet.

Don't just look for design books,...

Lynn,

I'm assuming your vacuum nipple is coming in from the top. And that's why you use the evacunet material. My vacuum comes in from the bottom and I don't use any Evacunet, but use cauls...

Lynn,

I second David's thoughts. Also, in your first drawing your platen is upside down. You need to be able to evacuate all the air from under your panel or caul. That's what the grooves are...

Adam,

Check with the Furniture Society at furnituresociety.org

Earl