The first day I started construction of the table, I needed a name for reference. Logically, I chose Maple Trestle Table. While accurate, I feel that the name is lacking in depth. It is too simple and does not even encourage a pause. I have named the table Relationship Study. I created a short video … Continue reading Maple Trestle Table Has a Name
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
Most of my speculative work, including Sculpted Ash Table and Maple Trestle Table is built spontaneously and every design decision I make is dependent on how the piece looks at that very moment. Sometimes, that means I don't even know what I'm building. I believe that the best, most soulful work cannot be planned. It can … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
Second Picture of Maple Trestle Table, Finished!
Yesterday, I moved Maple Trestle Table out of the shop into a larger room that was transformed into a photo studio. Today, I took a number of pictures and have begun sorting through them to find the best. One of my favourite detail shots is of an epoxy resin-filled fissure in the beautifully figured top. … Continue reading Second Picture of Maple Trestle Table, Finished!
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I am reading Wharton Escherick: The Journey of a Creative Mind, written by Mansfield Bascom. It's a fascinating book, exploring Wharton's background and how he evolved as an artist. This quote, from page 232, speaks to the difficulty of making sculptural furniture. Almost yearly, some furniture manufacturer would seek a design that could be mass-produced, … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
First Picture of Maple Trestle Table, Finished!
Earlier this week, I rubbed out the finish of Maple Trestle Table so it is now complete. Here is the first photo of the finished table.
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I think that this quote is very applicable to my Tweet Alongs (not so much Child's Loft Bed as the others), in which I enter each new step with little or no prior planning. Don’t think. Thinking is the enemy of creativity. It’s self-conscious, and anything self-conscious is lousy. You can’t try to do things. … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
Some Fun Stats to Celebrate 100,000 Visits
Yesterday, the 100,000th person viewed my site since I transferred it to WordPress one year, nine months ago. To celebrate, I thought I'd share with you some Top 11 Stats. Top 11 Referring Blogs: Half Inch Shy; Tom's Workbench; Woodworking Hobbyist's Workshop; The Joiner's Apprentice; The Wood Whisperer; WoodshopDemos; The Art of Woodshop Design; Wood … Continue reading Some Fun Stats to Celebrate 100,000 Visits
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I am reading David Savage's book, Furniture With Soul: Master Woodworkers and Their Craft. It's a very interesting read full of insights and pictures and I would certainly recommend it to anyone passionate about woodworking, especially someone who likes to push the boundaries. This quote comes from page 220. The techniques are a starting place, … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
June is Stroke Month
The Heart and Stroke Foundation asked if I would share this article on my blog. Why BC Artists, Craftspeople, and Musicians Should Pay Close Attention to the Warning Signs of Stroke June is Stroke Month. As you may know, stroke is the leading cause of unemployment disability in Canada and the second leading cause of … Continue reading June is Stroke Month
New Quote Added to “Quotables”
I hope that you are enjoying watching my progress as I create the Maple Trestle Table, working out the design on the fly (maybe you're even following me live on Twitter). It is a very involved build and provides plenty of challenges. For your benefit I try to document my progress as authentically as possible, … Continue reading New Quote Added to “Quotables”
