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Yoshio Mochizuki – BL-B493

Artist Name:  Yoshio Mochizuki of Bunaco Title:  BL-B493 (Bunaco Bracket Lamp) Details:  Beech, ∅300mm  x 125mm Why It's Notable: The form is very interesting, but what is even more fascinating is the process used to make the lamp.  Watch this video (3:02) to see the how their vessels (a speaker housing in this case) are shaped.  The takeaway: … Continue reading Yoshio Mochizuki – BL-B493

Child’s Loft Bed, Session 6 – Mortising the Posts

I have been using this Tweet-Along to experiment with and refine the format of Tweet-Alongs on this blog.  For this Session, I have included only my own tweets and removed my username and the #flairww tag.  I am undecided about the timestamps and I would like to know what you think of them.  Take the poll … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 6 – Mortising the Posts

Child’s Loft Bed, Session 5 – The Rails

My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child.  It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side.  There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 5 – The Rails

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”

Child’s Loft Bed, Session 4 – Assembly of the Headboard and Footboard

My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child.  It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side.  There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 4 – Assembly of the Headboard and Footboard

Child’s Loft Bed, Session 3 – Headboard and Footboard

My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child.  It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side.  There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 3 – Headboard and Footboard

Child’s Loft Bed, Session 2 – More Stock Prep

After Session 1, I received a lot of feedback showing interest in this build so I will continue to document my struggles with straight lines and flat surfaces. :) My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child.  It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 2 – More Stock Prep

Child’s Loft Bed, Session 1 – The Quest for Perfect Legs

My next project is a commissioned loft bed for a child.  It has a set of stairs up to the bed on one side and a slide down from the other side.  There will be drawers in the side of the stair case and the top will be draped with cloth to complete the canopy. … Continue reading Child’s Loft Bed, Session 1 – The Quest for Perfect Legs

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