Latest Project - Arachnoid Chest (pics)

[Jim Dunn]

It would scare my wife to think you modeled it after a spider..EEEKKK

Real nice piece!

[Mark Valsi]

Exceptional, as usual !!

Not my "style" either, but a wonderful piece in all aspects, design, proportions, execution, finish, etc.

That is an outstanding piece of work.

I have only one negative comment.

The entire piece is so fantastic that the machine made dovetails in the drawers detract from the holistic aesthetic of the piece. Take them out and re-do them by hand to have a truly 100 point piece.

[Greg Cole]

Very very nice.
Can't say as the style fits me, but then again I didn't design nor make it.
Well done!

Greg

[Danny Thompson]

Striking and creative design. Beautifully figured wood. Definitely makes the inspiration wall.

[Lori Kleinberg]

Absolutely beautiful piece of craftmanship, but I would change the name

[Chris Padilla]

One small suggestion and it's not about the piece, itself...your photo background needs to be ironed or otherwise made wrinkle-free. It's drawing the eye away from the work! Also, make the curve from vertical to horizontal more gentle...again, the shadow it creates is drawing the eye.

Well I didn't notice it until I read this!!!

[Doug Shepard]

I love it. But where's the other 4 legs? Arachnoids got 8.

[Mike Wilkins]

Fine work that is deserving of a place in FWW magazine. Love the design. One question about the legs; how did you join them to the aprons? Thanks.

[Glen Blanchard]

Thanks everyone for the comments. It certainly is "different" so I am sure it will not cater to everyone's tastes, but I am exploring different designs and playing around with the joinery. It sure is a lot of fun.

With the exception of the machined dovetails (I'm not yet up to hand cutting them, and besides, I had to show my lovely wife what I can do with the Christmas gift she gave me) the joinery is all loose tenons, with the mortises made with a cool little black and green toy.