piddlin around in the shop

5/30/05, 9:04 PM #1

Mike G.
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piddlin around in the shop

Mike G.

>Here's a little box I made using mostly hand tools. The sides and bottom are M. Laurel and the top is Spalted Perssimmon. You can't tell from the pic but there are several small mistakes in it. The DT's have a few tiny gaps and you can just make out the glue line where I joined the side boards together to make a wider board.

When I resized the picture, it shrunk considerably.

Thanks, Mike G. in SC

Re: piddlin around in the shop

5/30/05, 9:13 PM #2

Matt Malin
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Don't sweat the little stuff.

Matt Malin

>I was at a Thos. Moser gallery in Chicago this Spring and there were pieces with all the little imperfections that come with handwork. The thing is my in-laws didn't see anything but I could see where the trim wasn't perfectly 45 degrees at the corner. Large carcass dovetails had tine gaps that were filled. WE see stuff that most non-WW's wouldn't know to look for. Of course I am not saying never aim for perfection! But, it will come in due course.

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5/31/05, 11:57 AM #3

Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida
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Don Thompson - Cutler Ridge, Florida

>That is one small photo! I cannot see any of the construction details, but the wood on the top looks interesting.

(maybe Dan can help with the re-sizing/posting)

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5/31/05, 1:34 PM #4

Dan Donaldson
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Pictures

Dan Donaldson

>There is a section in the FAQ about setting up photos for posting. If you still have trouble after reading that, you can e-mail me a copy (as large as possible) and I will see what I can do.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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6/1/05, 12:03 AM #5

Dan Donaldson
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A bigger one

Dan Donaldson

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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