Newbie Introduction

[4krow]

So, we share the same appreciation for knotty wood and grain. That is a beautiful piece, and I especially like the angled cuts. 90degrees is so boring. Here are some old pieces I made years ago before I ruined my lungs. The chair now needs refinishing, but the dresser has held up better.

[drewh1]

That is some beautiful work - you are way beyond me in terms of technique and skill, I would never even attempt a chair. - I do love the knots and crazy imperfections in wood.  That dresser is a beauty.  I like to integrate metal into my pieces. The angled legs of the coffee table were prototypes that I intended to do in steel, just haven't gotten around to it!

[drewh1]

Darn - I said "Shiny Pebbles"  they are actually "brilliant Pebbles"   I just love this site and I think people actually  to pay for this stuff.

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[Grainger49]

I put a Florida souvenir on top of my remote volume control.  Everything passes through it so it affects both channels equally.  I leave the decision to the listener.

[4krow]

Thanks.  I think that allowing metal to become part of your creations is a great idea. The coffee table that you show in the photo is a perfect example. I like the stock that I use to be thick, so metal might be a logical choice anyway. Cast iron is a very cool way to go, but quite expensive.