mn pete Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I applied it to two of the dimensions for the box (top/lid and the front measurements) and I don't like it at all. The box looks way too tall. Thoughts? Fortunately this is just a dry fit of the sides with blue tape, so I'll go back and reduce the height dimension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I prefer to use integer proportions rather than the golden ratio. 1::1, 1::2, 2::3, etc. I really liked this DVD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Whole number ratios are good. Just finished 'By Hand and Eye' by Walker and Tolpin. A 2:1 length to height may look better to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mn pete Posted January 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I've got four of these boxes in the works, so box #3 has been pressed into service for testing! Here's my rip down to 3 and 3/8 inches. Final height will be three inches once I route the lift lid with a 3/8 inch straight bit. I'm liking the look of this a lot better already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Maybe it would have looked a little more proportioned if you had the height set, and used the golden rule to figure out the sides, instead of vise versa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwalter5110 Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 Sorry, I was posting this above reply as you were posting updated pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I don't care for Golden Sections in three dimensions. Height or depth always looks off in this arrangement. If your box had feet and a shallower enclosure, the entire object might follow with a Golden Section but the side of your box would appear shallower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I always keep it in mind but, it doesn't determine the final size of my projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard in Toronto Posted January 2, 2014 Report Share Posted January 2, 2014 I'm with TIODS on this. I use it as a starting point only. Howard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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