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  1. 10-04-2011, 7:23 AM #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Diaman View Post
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    About three years ago I decided I wanted to build furniture. I picked up a few of Glen Huey’s DVD’s and read everything I could get my hands on. From that base I just figured things out and taught myself. Every day is still a learning process and I think it will probably always be that way
    That's incredibly impressive and very inspiring!
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    Absolutely great piece of work!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Diaman View Post
    I still spent a little over 250 hours on this piece
    This is the most impressive part to me. I'm pretty sure there aren't many people around who could build a piece as well done as that in that number of hours.
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    That's one beautiful piece of work.
    Your bucket list must have a big check on it for craftsmanship!

    Thanks for posting!
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    Jaw dropping indeed! I'll look forward to the tutorial!

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  6. 10-04-2011, 12:32 PM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by john jesseph View Post
    Was it Bob Whitney or Bob Whitley? Looks good, satisfying to complete I bet!
    It was Bob Whitley. The auto correct feature strikes again. It was really bad when a friend asked what size jointer I had. My reply was I had a 12" pointer. He didn't know if he should be impressed or appalled :-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Diaman View Post
    It was Bob Whitley. The auto correct feature strikes again. It was really bad when a friend asked what size jointer I had. My reply was I had a 12" pointer. He didn't know if he should be impressed or appalled :-)
    Ha. Stupid autocorrect once caused me to write a thread about moving filibusters when I was in the market for a fillister plane.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Diaman View Post
    My reply was I had a 12" pointer. He didn't know if he should be impressed or appalled :-)
    That's funny ... That'd be a tough question for most guys; 12" jointer, or 12" pointer? Guess it depends on age & "ability as a craftsman" :-)
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    You are amazing. Keep up the inspiring work. Really fantastic. I don't know where to start. Yes.
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    Hello Dave,

    As I mentioned above, jaw dropping is an understatement.

    I also just noticed and got a kick out the fact that you're in Bel Air--I finished high school there in the late '80s back when it was still just a cow town (as in the cows were still next to the shopping mall)! My brother still lives down the road in Aberdeen.

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  11. 11-25-2011, 9:57 AM #41
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    wow. THis is an old thread but i haven't been on in a while. pretty incredible. I am just finishing up the block front from Huey's book. I'll post pics when its done. It was truly a learning experience. and i just realized your'e right down the road from me. I just moved to Port Deposit a couple years ago.

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  12. 11-25-2011, 11:21 AM #42
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    Tip of the hat from another Harford County woodworker. I live in Havre de Grace and just got started into hand tool woodworking 6 months ago. Nice to know there are others around. If there are any neander gatherings in these parts I would love to hear about them.

    Very impressive piece Dave! The carvings are stunning!

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    Bravo, Dave! I'm curious... about how many board feet would I need to order to build this piece?

    And, even though I'm going to go back and read your past posts, did you start out with a focus on period pieces? Or is that what your clientele were looking for? I'd love to hear more about your beginnings as a professional maker...

    Thanks. Your work is inspiring.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Hegedus View Post
    Bravo, Dave! I'm curious... about how many board feet would I need to order to build this piece?

    And, even though I'm going to go back and read your past posts, did you start out with a focus on period pieces? Or is that what your clientele were looking for? I'd love to hear more about your beginnings as a professional maker...

    Thanks. Your work is inspiring.
    Hi Matt,
    Be aware that this project was posted going on 6 years ago and it looks like Dave hasnt logged on with us in a couple months. The work really is inspiring, but you probably wont hear from Dave anytime soon. (Reviving ancient posts like this one isnt usually a great idea, for those kind of reasons friend.) But you might look him up on the web and contact him that way. I just noticed he included the name of his firm at the end of the original post, which should help.

    Anyway, welcome to the Creek. Glad to have you join us!
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  15. 03-21-2017, 9:30 PM #45
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    That is beautiful, stunning craftsman like work....Excellent!! Thank you for sharing your effort..
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