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  1. Love it. . . . . . . . . .

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    As opposed to Matt (above) I would steer you...

    As opposed to Matt (above) I would steer you directly TOWARDS learning how to tune and use a hand plane. It is a very satisfying skill that will advance your craftsmanship faster and further than...
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    Andrew: with all respect hide glue is THE...

    Andrew: with all respect hide glue is THE traditional glue. Many still prefer it over PVAs.

    OP: I too love G&G and your table checks all the right boxes for me. Tremendous success!
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    I don't blame her. That is really cool.

    I don't blame her. That is really cool.
  5. It's a nice slab and you did it justice. Just...

    It's a nice slab and you did it justice.

    Just FYI I sell slabs like that for $100-150 or so. A good get, but hardly $400 good here in walnut country.
  6. Not exactly "in the wild" but my brother-in-law...

    Not exactly "in the wild" but my brother-in-law just built a new house and the box I gave them years ago is now displayed on the mantle right under a genuine Miro painting. That was nice to see.
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    I agree that the claro walnut with coopered lid...

    I agree that the claro walnut with coopered lid is a stunner, but what grabbed my eye was the bead on the base and feet. If you did that with hand tools I'd be obliged to hear about the process.
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    Everyone is understandably complimentary so my...

    Everyone is understandably complimentary so my nature wants to find a flaw or two.

    The overall design is very nice and the wood combination is one of those rare blends that feel just right....
  9. So I find some more tiger maple and shape a long...

    So I find some more tiger maple and shape a long flowing arch in some feet. I have ample depth in the maple borders to shave more arch on the bottom and a big shallow arch to the top of the long side...
  10. Evolution of a Box Design, or How Not to Build a Box

    Second alternate title: Why Every Box I Make Ends up a Prototype

    This might be a bit wordy, but I am trying to describe a journey and not just share the destination. (Some photos are staged using...
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    Solid wood will always want to move as moisture...

    Solid wood will always want to move as moisture levels change, so I am not sure I get the epoxy suggestions unless it is lathered on so thick moisture never gets through it. Yes you can stabilize...
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    I think your design works really well. Gilpin is...

    I think your design works really well. Gilpin is an admirable source of inspiration and having details emerge from the structure is completely logical. I'll bet a more distant photo taken from...
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    Those are both handsome mallets Eric. I have...

    Those are both handsome mallets Eric. I have found a full 5 degrees off 90 to be too much and I think especially with that short handle you might find 2 or 3 degrees to be plenty. Try driving a...
  14. Woodworkers see a lot of natural edge tops, so I...

    Woodworkers see a lot of natural edge tops, so I think we tend to see them much the same. What really pops a natural edge top is the design of the base and legs. Here is where your piece wins the...
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    Attaching a top is always a challenge, so...

    Attaching a top is always a challenge, so sometimes I leave it unattached. Overhangs all around make that possible.

    Still, a hinged lid is nice. I default to Brusso butt hinges; don't let the...
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    I figured somebody would ask. I committed to...

    I figured somebody would ask. I committed to getting the best oil finish I could, and I would repeat all of these steps:

    Sand to 220
    Wipe on a fairly dilute wash of transtint dye (dark vintage...
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    This is what I did: glue the front 3" and brad...

    This is what I did: glue the front 3" and brad the remainder. The sides have contracted ~3/8" this winter and everything is still in one piece. I thought about the sliding dovetail - it is superior -...
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    Townsend queen anne chest in curly maple

    I was impressed long ago by the beautiful simplicity of John Townsend's Queen Anne chest featured in Jeffrey Greene's spectacular "American Furniture of the 18th Century". The book included a full...
  19. Please tell us what benefits you expect from such...

    Please tell us what benefits you expect from such a move. It sounds like you have a dedicated space and bench already, so what extras come with a switch?

    I don't have much else to offer or suggest...
  20. I mentioned this to you before, but this piece...

    I mentioned this to you before, but this piece does full justice to a terrific piece of wood and you cannot say better than that.
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    Basswood comes curly sometimes.

    Basswood comes curly sometimes.
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    DRYING crotch wood is relatively difficult -...

    DRYING crotch wood is relatively difficult - perhaps that is where the unstable reputation comes from - but it is plenty stable once dry. The best figure is in the center making the slab essentially...
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    Jim's suggestion and my suspicions that he was...

    Jim's suggestion and my suspicions that he was correct made me return to the shop and texture the top of one as I had the bottom. Here it is with one coat of oil, plus the before picture for...
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    My wife insists that a "tray" must include border...

    My wife insists that a "tray" must include border edges so grapes do not roll off of them, so these should be considered "trivets". You could use them for cheese platters (cheese rarely rolls), or as...
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    Thank you Jim (and all others for the nice...

    Thank you Jim (and all others for the nice comments). I too was really pleased with the underside but talked myself into thinking that function would prohibit carving the top. You have me reexamining...
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