Steve Good patterns

[Jronn65]

It's a rainy day here in Alabama, so cut up some more scraps.  Not sure I'm liking the red bulb.  That one was supposed to be a candle holder, but I didn't have one, so I put a light in it instead. I used Olsen #0 spiral. Birch scraps!  Smaller one is stained in cherry and the other is red chestnut.

[FrankEV]

Pretty darn nice SCRAP work!  You might want to knock down the intensity of the lights with some frosted translucent lining material, but otherwise, beautiful job.  

The following is just an observation, my opinion and nothing to do with these very well done pieces specifically.    

I like Steves scroll work designs, but I'm not a big fan of his "tab" construction for projects like boxes and these holders.  They are relatively simple to do, but just do not do the projects justice.  Especially when used with any kind of plywood.  The use of mitered corners and dados for support of the bottom are fairly simple construction methods that I believe would make these projects, and other similar projects, look much better. As an alternate construction, miters and dados are very easy to use to replace the tabs and in most instances the only extra tool needed is a table saw which most of us have and use anyway.   

   

[jr42]

Nice work they look good

[Fish]

Great job! I like the stain. 

[Jronn65]

50 minutes ago, FrankEV said:

Pretty darn nice SCRAP work!  You might want to knock down the intensity of the lights with some frosted translucent lining material, but otherwise, beautiful job.  

The following is just an observation, my opinion and nothing to do with these very well done pieces specifically.    

I like Steves scroll work designs, but I'm not a big fan of his "tab" construction for projects like boxes and these holders.  They are relatively simple to do, but just do not do the projects justice.  Especially when used with any kind of plywood.  The use of mitered corners and dados for support of the bottom are fairly simple construction methods that I believe would make these projects, and other similar projects, look much better. As an alternate construction, miters and dados are very easy to use to replace the tabs and in most instances the only extra tool needed is a table saw which most of us have and use anyway.   

   

Interesting perspective, and honestly, I never thought about, but you are correct.  I really don't sell this stuff and mostly it's given to friends and family, so making it any better never crossed my mine.  I may try to miter it and see what happens on the next one. Appreciate the feedback.

Edited December 12, 2021 by Jronn65

[wombatie]

Lovely. well done.

Marg

[daveww1]

very nice work

[BadBob]

12 hours ago, FrankEV said:

I like Steves scroll work designs, but I'm not a big fan of his "tab" construction for projects like boxes and these holders. 

I have thought this many times. He often uses slot/tab construction in places where it isn't needed.

Of course, I could use any method I choose.

[FrankEV]

2 hours ago, BadBob said:

I have thought this many times. He often uses slot/tab construction in places where it isn't needed.

Of course, I could use any method I choose.

My point exactly! 

I guess what I was suggesting was for us (collectively) to consider how well we want our projects to look and, by stepping outside the box a little, do things that will improve designs/patterns where and when appropriate. 

Steve produces a new project every day which results in the need to keep some things simple.  However, I don't believe that  means he wants us (the users) to follow his designs blindly.  He, himself, often offers suggestions for improvements to his designs.  I would like him to mention that there are  alternate construction methods other then just the Slab/Tab.  Maybe, have a standard statement in his write up that says there are alternate construction methods possible (such as the use of miters and dados), when his pattern uses the Slot/Tab construction for simplicity purposes.

To be perfectly be clear, my comment is in no way a criticism of Steve or his great service to our community.      

           

[spirithorse]

Nice work!
Personally, I do like the red bulb.
On the other lantern, the light is just too bright in this picture.

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse