Popular Post Jronn65 Posted December 11, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 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, meflick, Fish and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 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. Jronn65 and Dak0ta52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr42 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Nice work they look good Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Great job! I like the stain. Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronn65 Posted December 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 (edited) 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 FrankEV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 Lovely. well done. Marg Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 very nice work Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadBob Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 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 and Jronn65 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 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. Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirithorse Posted December 13, 2021 Report Share Posted December 13, 2021 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 Jronn65 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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