purpleheart and maple plant stand

[Leo Zick]

finally complete. not much time spent on it, but a long time to finish. originally i was creating square holes for plugs, but it didnt work well, so i made a standard apron. execution wasnt perfect, there are a few gaps.

[John Keeton]

Leo, first of all, no one's execution is ever "perfect." Personally, I think it turned out very well. Interesting style, and great use of wood variation. The purpleheart is a great contrasting mate to the maple.

Well done!

[gary Zimmel]

I have to agree with John on this one.
We seem to most critical on our own work.
When I look at my projects I seem to remember when I had "trouble"
and overlook the beauty of creating something.
As time has gone on the gaps have gotten smaller and my mistakes harder to find.
Someday there may be perfectly done project, just not to sure when that someday will be.....

Nice job on the plant stand! Looks good to me.

[Brad Wood]

it is very nice Leo. I like the tall slender pieces (hmm, oddly I just realized I appreciate that in a woman as well)

curious what your finish treatment was

[John Thompson]

Turned out well, Leo. I combined maple (which I don't use often) with purple-heart trim in a set of small boxes (I had never done any small boxed in 38 years of building larger carcasss) as they contrast well... very well IMO. As far as the small gaps... don't get your shorts in a wad as we know and tend to be harsh when most won't even notice unless it is a major blunder.

And... anyone that sticks their nose that close to your piece in "your" home... looking for tiny flaws is being a bit too "nosey"IMO so... just tell them to get the h*ll off the premises and don't come back.. I am sort of up front and direct approach kind of guy.

So.... well done and stand proud!

[Leo Zick]

JohnT - funny people do tend to be critics though, then others really appreciate workmanship.. so it balances out.

Brad - 5 coats of arm-r-seal, satin finish. im impressed with it. first time using and easy to work with, and leaves a nice finish with smooth touch

[John Michaels]

I like it!

[Bruce Page]

Very nice!

[Stephen Edwards]

I think it's beautiful. That's a piece to be proud of!

[Leo Zick]

thanks everyone.. time to think of the next piece..
i may make a semi-matching sofa or side table

[Jim Becker]

Leo, I really like the combination of PH and Maple...and used it for our MBR night-stands, too. Nice job on that table!!! And I agree with the idea of creating additional pieces.

[Leo Zick]

Leo, I really like the combination of PH and Maple...and used it for our MBR night-stands, too. Nice job on that table!!! And I agree with the idea of creating additional pieces.

pics, or thread?

[Jim Becker]

pics, or thread?

Here ya go, Leo.... thread

[Leo Zick]

wow!! thats some serious work

[Jim Becker]

No more serious work than yours, Leo!!!