Janello Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I copied and pasted his picture of these and posted them on Facebook, and Twitter. His reputation is doomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted December 28, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 The tops are actually Grade-A steamdried walnut. But all this Kreg talk makes me think y'all have a fundamental misunderstanding of rustic. The bases of these tables are literally held together with finish nails. I think at this point the ninety layers of paint are probably holding them together more than the nails. The original tops were nailed right down to the tops of the legs. Kreg joinery is worthy of display in the Louvre compared to these disasters. Well I went to my last family Christmas function, got about 3/4 drunk, and thought about the terrible crimes I've committed all evening. All I can say is I'm truly sorry to everyone who had to witness it, and I promise to never do it again. If no one talks to me again, I understand. I deserve it. PS, touch my jointer and you lose a testicle. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Alright...now I feel better. I misread your first post and thought you were saying that YOU made those tables. I kept silent. I thought that would be better than anything I had to say. Now I understand that you made the tops. I still feel like I should wash out my eyes and take a strong drink to clear my head, but to tell the truth; those tops could have several more skid marks on them and they still wouldn't match the awfulness of the bases. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 "awww come take a look at the beautiful tables my Eric made for me!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 One of my friends made some rustic crap for his mom too. Difference is, he had to work at making them. You just slapped some walnut on some crappy bases, and now you're getting pooped on. At least you know you've done wrong. His stuff is the best stuff he'll ever make, and he's proud of them. Which is fine I guess, but I'm glad you knew what you were in for bringing these lowly pieces into this esteemed forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 Don't worry, Eric. I'm sure all your Mom's friends will think "they look just like they came from a store!" after she brags to them about your work. All kidding aside, you did an excellent of applying lipstick to a pig. The tops appear to be constructed to your usual excellent standards! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 12 hours ago, Eric. said: The tops are actually Grade-A steamdried walnut. But all this Kreg talk makes me think y'all have a fundamental misunderstanding of rustic. The bases of these tables are literally held together with finish nails. I think at this point the ninety layers of paint are probably holding them together more than the nails. The original tops were nailed right down to the tops of the legs. Kreg joinery is worthy of display in the Louvre compared to these disasters. Well I went to my last family Christmas function, got about 3/4 drunk, and thought about the terrible crimes I've committed all evening. All I can say is I'm truly sorry to everyone who had to witness it, and I promise to never do it again. If no one talks to me again, I understand. I deserve it. PS, touch my jointer and you lose a testicle. 3/4 drunk and still realizes the error.. Keep drinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I refuse to participate in this Sycophantic love fest......Eric....those are hideous monstrosities and they need to be destroyed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 FWW just published an article that's really not quite on point (depending on how we define 'rustic') but mixes painted bases and natural wood tops... http://www.finewoodworking.com/how-to/article/splash-color-on-wood.aspx I don't like many of the examples, but was rather taken with the mudroom bench (Walnut live-edge slab top with black-paint base)... I need a new mudroom bench and may just give that a whirl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immortan D Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 7 minutes ago, hhh said: FWW just published an article that's really not quite on point (depending on how we define 'rustic') but mixes painted bases and natural wood tops... http://www.finewoodworking.com/how-to/article/splash-color-on-wood.aspx I don't like many of the examples, but was rather taken with the mudroom bench (Walnut live-edge slab top with black-paint base)... I need a new mudroom bench and may just give that a whirl... I take Eric's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted December 28, 2015 Report Share Posted December 28, 2015 I like knots. I hate paint, but knots can be great looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 How does one post a poll? Being that this is a democracy, I think it only fair that Eric be tried in the court of public opinion for his crimes against good sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I'm with Trip. Wife and I were just discussing a new tv stand / cabinet we need, and it will likely be a painted carcass with a natural wood top. Ain't gonna be no stinkin' finish nails involved, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d8nk Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 I assume this post has mostly sarcastic comments, why should you be ashamed you did something nice for your mother?? Who gives a crap what wood or joinery. You were using your given talents and working with wood to do something nice. This whole being ashamed or disgusted by what type of wood it is, or using pocket screws... I really don't get it... Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 4 minutes ago, d8nk said: I assume this post has mostly sarcastic comments, why should you be ashamed you did something nice for your mother?? Who gives a crap what wood or joinery. You were using your given talents and working with wood to do something nice. This whole being ashamed or disgusted by what type of wood it is, or using pocket screws... I really don't get it... Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Was all mostly sarcastic, just taking a poke at Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted December 29, 2015 Report Share Posted December 29, 2015 7 minutes ago, TIODS said: Was all mostly sarcastic, just taking a poke at Eric. Yes, mostly. Eric can take it like the rustic man he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bleedinblue Posted January 1, 2016 Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 Is that primer gray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2016 It's gray but I don't know what it is. It could be primer...it's my mother's work, after all. I assume she knows the difference between primer and paint but I wouldn't put it past her. To be clear...the ONLY thing I did with these tables is replace the tops with the walnut. I'm responsible for nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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