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Loopback Veteran user Lincoln, Nebraska 359 Posts |
I have yet to post any pictures of my close-up tables or other various magic items I have made over the past 4 years but decided I would brave the harsh sands of criticism and take it in stride.
Here is my close-up pad I use around the house. I know it isn't the prettiest cow in the pasture but maybe some more experienced woodworkers could give me some constructive criticism. I made this one about 3 years ago and used a black stain to try and age the wood just a little bit. I was happy about the results but found it didn't translate so well on bigger projects. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 |
leaycraft Regular user 191 Posts |
I like it- Very personal and looks used and enjoyed. care to share your thoughts on how and why you designed it the way you did?
"It is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." A. Conan Doyle," The Sign of Four"
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
I really like it. Good job.
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
Rizzo Inner circle East Coast 3346 Posts |
Very nice work, I like it.
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remote guy Special user Maryland 534 Posts |
Good work!
Nick |
Loopback Veteran user Lincoln, Nebraska 359 Posts |
I made it so I could have a medium sized pad to practice on while sitting on the couch.
Before this one I had a behemoth of a close-up pad that took up half of the coffee table.(see pic links below) I wanted to put some storage under the pad because my little kids have sticky fingers literally and figuratively. I would have to check their piggy banks for my English Pennies and after candy hands gets a hold of your nicely broken in deck of cards it's time to hit the woodshop! lol. I used Forstner bits for the coin slots and standard trim molding from Home Depot for the outside molding. To be honest I think I made the whole thing for under 50 bucks considering I already owned the stain from other projects. This was my larger size one sitting on a rolling stand http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=54......29432203 In the last picture you can see it took up half the table. I sealed the wood but regret never staining it. The larger close-up tabletop was built for right around 50 bucks too. On a side note: Mr Baker your word means the world to me. You are an amazing craftsman. Thank you for your kind words. |
Corbett Inner circle Indiana 1161 Posts |
I'm not able to view the pics.
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teedpop New user Check out my 91 Posts |
Those are incredible!
I wish I had that skill. -Teed |
Bapu Regular user with a paltry 161 Posts |
Splendid work Loopback!
I love your choice of molding and stain. They make for a rather "magical" looking piece, I think. Something any wizard would be proud of. I've been wanting to make a close-up pad out of some materials leftover from some cabinets I made for my daughter and your design gives me some good ideas. Thank you so much for sharing. - Dave Case
Bapu practices law and conjuring in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
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donrodrigo Special user U.S.A. and Europe 635 Posts |
Excellent work friend.
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tpax Elite user Columbia, Maryland 443 Posts |
Very nice! On the large table I like the way the trim points you to the center.
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majik_1 New user 95 Posts |
What did you cover the top with?
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brian314 Regular user Michigan 112 Posts |
My Grandfather and Father were both cabinet makers, and I have to say you did an excellent job.
Brian |
Loopback Veteran user Lincoln, Nebraska 359 Posts |
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On 2011-03-19 12:16, majik_1 wrote: I covered it with 1/4" auto headliner and then velvet over that. |
dtextreme New user 80 Posts |
They're really nice! How long did it take for you to build them?
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MarkRobertson New user Lincoln, NE 51 Posts |
Great Having seen your work in person, I know the photos don't do proper justice. Are you taking orders?
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