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  1. 08-26-2009, 6:33 AM #16
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    You really did it this time. Great job Jim!
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  2. 08-26-2009, 10:36 AM #17
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    Excellent job of joinery and beautiful results, Jim. You did one heck of a job of grain selection which is not always easy with cherry. And also an outstanding job down to the buttons which is not as easy as many would thing to get those small buggers detailed proportianately.

    Very well done....
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  3. 08-26-2009, 4:34 PM #18
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    That is a beauty!
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  4. 08-26-2009, 4:53 PM #19
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    Thumbs up True spirit of Morris and the movement...

    Great work Jim,
    Wow, handsome grain and design... what a beauty!
    Terrific attention to detail, and too cool that you corresponded with the Schwarz.

    May I ask... did you use real Ebony accents or colorize some other wood?
    They look fabulous.

    Did you handcarve the lightening bolts? Very subtle.
    I'm guessing you used alot of handtools.

    Lastly...
    Care to share how you get around the Creek photo limits to post
    10 large and hi-resolution pics?
    I find the 107KB ceiling on jpgs makes for small, lossy and diminished project photos.
    You sure had no problems with that... great pics.

    Thanks for sharing a peek with us,
    I will include you when I compile the Morris builder list on the Creek.
    be well,
    Walt

    ps What are you planning to build next?
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  5. 08-26-2009, 5:29 PM #20
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    WOW!!!

    I love it!!! Excellent use of the figured wood, as well as wonderfully framed photographs!!

    The cushion you selected is absolutely perfect.

    This is my favorite piece of furniture on the Creek this year!!!!!
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  6. 08-26-2009, 6:53 PM #21
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    yes, very nice. I just may have to put one of these on my list of things to accomplish.
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  7. 08-26-2009, 7:59 PM #22
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brent Smith View Post
    Jim, that's a real work of art!!! You've hit every mark with this piece, down to the grain selection for each part. Tony did a great job on the cushions, and I don't think you could have chosen a better pattern to set off your brilliant woodwork!
    Thanks Brent!
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  8. 08-26-2009, 8:00 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Leigh Betsch View Post
    Excellent! That's the way to do it!
    What did you use for a finish on the cherry?
    Polymerized tung oil from Lee Valley
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  9. 08-26-2009, 8:01 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alex Shanku View Post
    WOW!!!

    I love it!!! Excellent use of the figured wood, as well as wonderfully framed photographs!!

    The cushion you selected is absolutely perfect.

    This is my favorite piece of furniture on the Creek this year!!!!!
    I'm very flattered, Thanks Alex!
    Take care,
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  10. 08-26-2009, 8:06 PM #25
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    Quote Originally Posted by Walt Caza View Post
    Great work Jim,
    Wow, handsome grain and design... what a beauty!
    Terrific attention to detail, and too cool that you corresponded with the Schwarz.

    May I ask... did you use real Ebony accents or colorize some other wood?
    They look fabulous

    I use real ebony

    Did you handcarve the lightening bolts? Very subtle.
    I'm guessing you used alot of handtools.

    Yes I carved them by hand

    Lastly...
    Care to share how you get around the Creek photo limits to post
    10 large and hi-resolution pics?
    I find the 107KB ceiling on jpgs makes for small, lossy and diminished project photos.
    You sure had no problems with that... great pics.

    I put my pictures on Photobucket and them us IMG codes in my text to load them


    Thanks for sharing a peek with us,
    I will include you when I compile the Morris builder list on the Creek.
    be well,
    Walt

    ps What are you planning to build next?
    Thanks, building a 9 drawer bureau

    Hope that helps
    Take care,
    Jim
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  11. 08-26-2009, 8:44 PM #26
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    Jim, Congratulations on a very successful and handsome chair.

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  12. 08-26-2009, 10:40 PM #27
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    Wow Jim! You don’t come around very often, but when you do it’s always spectacular!
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  13. 08-27-2009, 12:57 PM #28
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    Wow Jum. What a beauiful example of the 2 styles comming together. fantastic job.
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  14. 08-27-2009, 8:34 PM #29
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    That is a beautiful piece of work and a piece of art. I love the design and the workmanship,
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  15. 08-28-2009, 6:14 PM #30
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    Jim, That is one cool chair. Absolutely beautiful!!!! Wish you had made it for me!
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