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Thread: Coat rack

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    Coat rack

    This has been my big turning project for the last little while. It's not finished yet. I've just been putting sanding sealer on the pieces as I finish them and I still need to make some plugs to fill the screw holes where the legs attach. It's knotty alder glued together from 4/4 stock, 68" tall, turned in 3 sections. The legs were the hardest part. I cut slots into the base with a chisel and the legs are set in 1/2" , glued, and screwed on an angle from the top and bottom. The design was just turn as you go, no plans, the first time I've tried something like this. The three sections are tenoned together at beads so they don't show the seams. I hope to get the finish on in time for Christmas.



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    Looks good to me Curt! Sometimes our best work is design on the fly! Nice form, great looking wood - should be real pretty once it is finished! Make sure you post a photo or two once it's done! Nice work!
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    That's a very nice piece Curt. I really like seeing something a little different once in a while. It is the poeple like you that encourage me to expand my turning abilities.

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    Nice looking piece, Curt. The lucky recipient is going to treasure it, I'm sure.
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    Nice looking piece Curt. Great form and wood.
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    holy cow! That thing is REALLY cool.

    How did you attach the legs? did you actually flatten the mating surface on the body or did you round out the leg part?

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    That's a nice looking coat rack. I've always wanted to make one. Thanks for the kick in the pants, ah, inspiration!

    Walt

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    Wow Curt!
    Is the trunk one piece?
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    Very nice work, Curt!!
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