Popular Post Peepaw Posted October 15, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Ladies and Gentlemen. Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. This is not a jounal but a finished project with a little background. Being an injection moldmaker and designer I thought woodworking would be easy. Biiig mistake. A manufacturing background prepared me for woodwork only in a basic understanding of setups, jigs and the such. I've built garage shelves and easy stuff. In the last year or so built guitar pedalboards for friends mostly out of HD clear pine. My wife needed some plant stands so I used leftover pine for this project. Plant stands?? I'll make shaker tables...with a drawer...handcut dovetails...Sapele drawer fronts and top...oh yeah, milkpaint. Learned a lesson about making a plan and following it. Tapering the legs, cutting blind dovetails m&t joints were all new complete with jigs, tools etc. Oh yeah, everything is done on the back porch till I can clear out a work space. ANYway, here it is, with the typical gaps, nicks and errors. It'll get better. Please critique. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Great looking piece. I'd say you skipped woodworking elementary and went straight to college! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Jim Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 This pisses me off! It's leaps better than anything I have ever made. If you need me I'll be sulking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Coyote Jim said: This pisses me off! It's leaps better than anything I have ever made. If you need me I'll be skulking. Hey now, we all learn at different rates you both picked things up faster than i did but this isn't a race or competition. Heck i can't get through dovetails by hand let alone half blind ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepaw Posted October 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Thanks everyone. The key is...move the camera back so the viewer can't see the gaps, mismatch, glue globs in the corners lol. You're right Chestnut I can't compare to some of the things you've done. Or anyone elses. Just doing the best I can for myself...AND swmbo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 You are probably the only one who can see those little flaws. Table looks very sharp to me. We all make little mistakes but learning to keep your mouth shut is hard. They can't see it if you don't point it out, so stop that ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 It's also worth noting that after a year or so you'll forget where the mistakes are and then you won't be able to see them either. My Morris Chairs are already this way and i only finished them 6 months ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 I can't see anything to criticise . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmac Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Very, very nice job for a beginner, I'd say you got a lot of potential for sure. I would have never guessed that was your first build. The project you picked is also a great project to learn from, doing mortise and tenons, a drawer, half blind dovetails, and tapered legs. There was a ton of basic woodworking techniques in that piece. Also I love the fact you are opening yourself up for feedback, I truly think it is that kind of attitude the fosters learning. I'm having trouble seeing the flaws you see, but as others stated we all have little things we wish we did better with each piece. My humble advice would be to continue to look for ways you can do a project better and to push yourself, that's the best way to learn. In my profession I found the best thing I ever did was to have my work critiqued in a learning environment. My mentor told me that we'll never do something perfectly, but we'll get closer each time. I think you are ready for some of Spanky's lumber rather than HD pine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted October 15, 2018 Report Share Posted October 15, 2018 Good job! The Shaker table is a great learning project as you can incorporate so many different skills in one project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 From what I see it came out great. 6 hours ago, wdwerker said: all make little mistakes but learning to keep your mouth shut is hard. This is true. 3 hours ago, ..Kev said: The Shaker table is a great learning project as you can incorporate so many different skills in one project. This is true, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Chestnut said: Hey now, we all learn at different rates you both picked things up faster than i did but this isn't a race or competition. Heck i can't get through dovetails by hand let alone half blind ones. Drew, I made both using Marc’s instructions on a guild build, “ Krenov - Inspired Display Stand” and they came out almost perfect, to my standards. I still go back to it for a refresher course, I would buy it again, just for those joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1606myrsclm Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 That’s a great job, you have a good eye, the contrasting color are very pleasing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 I like the colors you chose, and the fact that it is simply clear pine. We tend to overlook how much original shaker furniture was made from pine, and how much was painted. You've done a fine job of highlighting both features. Care to share your milk-paint process? Finishing techniques are always a hot topic here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepaw Posted October 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 hour ago, wtnhighlander said: Care to share your milk-paint process? Finishing techniques are always a hot topic here. Just kept layering it on...and on and on. Light sanding between every 3 coats or so. Did Eric's Arm-R-Seal finish over it. I really need help with this. It's almost impossible to not sand through the milk paint especially on the corners. If anyone has any advise please help. Quote 16 hours ago, wdwerker said: They can't see it if you don't point it out, so stop that ! Lol. I'll only admit to you guys!! Quote 2 hours ago, a1606myrsclm said: That’s a great job, you have a good eye, the contrasting color are very pleasing! Thanks!! My biggest fear is if the proportions are...off... I design everything in Solidworks. It is easy to adjust proportions, get a cut list and detail out every component. I kinda envy the guys that can work with a basic sketch. That's a skill to work on, Quote 17 hours ago, Coyote Jim said: This pisses me off! It's leaps better than anything I have ever made. If you need me I'll be sulking. Thanks man. I'm glad I could er, ah, ahem...piss you off? Quote 14 hours ago, ..Kev said: Good job! The Shaker table is a great learning project as you can incorporate so many different skills in one project. Thanks!! I've watched all your videos. Really liking the workbench with your son. Will you be detailing the milkpaint process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted October 16, 2018 Report Share Posted October 16, 2018 7 hours ago, Peepaw said: Thanks!! I've watched all your videos. Really liking the workbench with your son. Will you be detailing the milkpaint process? Thanks.. Reality is that there just isn't anything to detail. It's General Finishes milk paint - paint per normal process. Feel free to drop me a pm or email if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 23 hours ago, Peepaw said: Thanks!! My biggest fear is if the proportions are...off... I design everything in Solidworks. It is easy to adjust proportions, get a cut list and detail out every component. I kinda envy the guys that can work with a basic sketch. That's a skill to work on, That's just building enough furniture from your own plans. For simple things i don't eve do a simple sketch any more it's just 3 numbers on a white baord so i don't forget the space it's supposed to fit into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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