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  1. 12-06-2009, 12:45 PM #1
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    My first piece of furniture

    This is my first real project. My wife wants some plant stands so this is my own design. I want to thank everyone who ansewred all my newbe q's. I used white oak and followed Jeff Jewitt's mission style finishing schedule. I was anxious that after all the hard work i would screw up the finish, but it turned out very nice. My wife loves the color and wants more.
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  3. 12-06-2009, 2:16 PM #2
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    Great job! You accomplished a good grain match on the top, and the finish is excellent. You and your wife should be well pleased, and I don't blame her for wanting more. I see bigger projects in your future!
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    Christopher, your plant stand turned out great. The color is just what I like. Keep the projects coming. Your wife wants more. It will probably require a new tool or two...

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    Very nice! You have the knack!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sam Layton View Post
    It will probably require a new tool or two...
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    The first plant stand I made cost $750 for tools.
    Real nice job. Looks great.
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  7. 12-06-2009, 3:28 PM #6
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    Christopher,

    Very nicely done Sir! The wife wanting more is the best compliment of all!
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    Job well done Christopher...

    If your wife wants more, you are obliged.
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    I really like what you've done here. The design is good and it looks like you did a great job with it. Love the color myself!!
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  10. 12-06-2009, 5:23 PM #9
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    Excellent job on the execution.. you balanced the design components perfectly IMO and the finish color looks great. You will be hearing "I want more" for a long.. long time! Trust me...
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  11. 12-06-2009, 5:30 PM #10
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    thank you for all the kind words. I will be out tomorrow buying more lumber to start on another one in the near future. If i calculate how much all my tools cost and divide it by the number of real items made, my guess is i'd be in trouble.
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  12. 12-06-2009, 7:06 PM #11
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    is it really your first???? could a fooled me... great job...
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