Inspiration Board

While looking at some junk in the garage, I just thought up an alternative to a clipboard, using some scrap plywood, bolts and graph paper from the 99 cent store. I left some extra space on the side just in case.

Plan for a Chair

Plans

a set of drawings or two-dimensional diagrams used to describe a place or object, or to communicate building or fabrication instructions. Usually plans are drawn or printed on paper, but they can take the form of a digital file. -Wikipedia

My dad will be glad to see that I am beginning my next woodworking project with a pen and paper, rather than a chop saw with a dollop of sawdust.

My next woodworking project

My friend Mike knows everything about style, art, food and drink, basically the finer things in life. Whenever I need advice on a shoe, watch or tie, Mike is my go to.

For example, he dressed me for my wedding, having located an artisanal suitmaker to create a tailormade one of a kind garment at an off the shelf price. Then he found the perfect shoe to go with it, all the way down to the handkerchief in my pocket.

So when I told him about my recent foray into woodworking, I knew he would have an idea of what I might try next.



Behold this chair designed by Dutch Architect Jan de Jong (1917-2001).

I'm probably being WAY too ambitious to consider attempting a re-creation, but if Amelia can Out-Robyn Robyn, I can certainly give it a shot.

via Mid Mod Design

Farmhouse Table is complete!

I've been having a lot of fun lately building furniture with my dad. Dad has an awesome wood shop full of nearly every tool a person could need, though dad finds more every week.

Our backyard was in need of a large dining table so I volunteered to build one. My dad didn't know it but he was nominated to help me take on this job. Well, after many hours planning, sketching, drilling, sawing and sanding, here's the final product.




This table was built using reclaimed scaffolding planks, which required a lot of sanding to get them smooth enough for wine glasses and guests' elbows. I really like the weathered beatup appearance of the wood, but also how sanding them brings out the grain underneath. It's a much different finish from the table that inspired me:



This is a French Oak Farmhouse Table, circa late 18th to early 19th century, sold by Cristie's in London last October for £3,750.

You can buy mine for much less! If your backyard needs a beefy dining table, send me a note!