It's been a long time since I've waded into the creek. Thought you might like to see what I just finished up. Queen sized bed with night stand and armoire. Also did a 4 drawer chest but pics didn't turn out too well
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It's been a long time since I've waded into the creek. Thought you might like to see what I just finished up. Queen sized bed with night stand and armoire. Also did a 4 drawer chest but pics didn't turn out too well
Very interesting color/finish. I hope it was intentional. Looks like a lot of work.
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Greg,
Welcome back.
Interesting furniture.
Didn't I see you on a episode of "Woodturning Workshop" with Tim Yoder?
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It was an intentional finish....customer loves it. And yes you did see me on Tim's show...that one was done in 2006
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Kewel work, Greg!!
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Greg have you seen the wood working at the housing for visitors to Tinker Air Base? Vert impresive with a Southwest flavor.
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Haven't been to Tinker in years....might have to make a trip down there sometime, just for kicks....I was stationed there from 78-86
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Very cool and quite different!
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I like the form.
I like the details, carving and proportion.
I like the fact that you can tell that the furniture was built very well.
I like the finish on the two "pottery peices" on the corners.
Not a huge fan of the overall finish though. Different strokes, and all that, but definitely distinctive.
Having had to finish things for customers with finish I really disliked before, what are your thoughts on the finish you would normally use on something like that?
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The finish on the footboard is still wet, that's why it's shiney...If I were to build this for me, I'd probably not do the silver paint or the half rounds on the panel corners. I would have either done a natural satin finish without stain or maybe a light walnut....this is too dark for me, personally.
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