tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post4608700464347911819..comments2024-02-16T03:06:37.522-05:00Comments on The Bois Shop: Fall is just around the "bend"Rob Boishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-54899482208878552442012-09-11T11:14:47.940-04:002012-09-11T11:14:47.940-04:00Funny, my wife always gives me that exact same adv...Funny, my wife always gives me that exact same advice. Less is more. I think often times as woodworkers we are tempted to "show off" by adding detail that showcases our abilities, but doesn't add to the piece. With a piece of walnut like this, the wood definitely needs to speak for itself. Brian, as a local guy I'd also encourage you to check out Modern Woodworkers Association (http://www.modernwoodworkersassociation.com/). We have a good local chapter with fairly regular meetups.Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-11711867094022494292012-09-11T09:54:01.057-04:002012-09-11T09:54:01.057-04:00Love the blog, Rob. It is an inspiration to those...Love the blog, Rob. It is an inspiration to those of us just starting out in the craft. Also, I work just down the road in Natick! Maybe its just the Irish in me but that looks like it would make a mean bartop! I also thought it would look cool vertical with some feet and a few small decorative shelves to hold either small plants, curios or even small picture frames. Its such a beautiful cut of wood, it IS the final project. Even in your capable hands, the less you can do to it the better.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332900006608306519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-46582764841703544672012-09-05T18:02:42.522-04:002012-09-05T18:02:42.522-04:00Wrong wood for drawer sides. I always use ebony b...Wrong wood for drawer sides. I always use ebony because it is so waxy. Doesn't everyone?<br /><br />Jim A.Jim Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413818984489791275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-15754286426394518562012-09-05T12:43:32.497-04:002012-09-05T12:43:32.497-04:00Jim, I do believe you have just thrown down the ga...Jim, I do believe you have just thrown down the gauntlet. I'm always looking for a new challenge, so I might just have to start doing some sketches. That's way better than my original idea of using the slab for drawer slides ;)Rob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-72337521928297990962012-09-03T16:05:51.801-04:002012-09-03T16:05:51.801-04:00Rob you have three(!!) live edges on this so it wo...Rob you have three(!!) live edges on this so it would be a bit of a shame if you didn't use all three. That limits your options. I can't think of anything vertical that would work (unless you resaw and use it for the sides of something) so that makes it a natural for a top. Besides, you want to showcase this piece. What I'd love to see you do is make a side table with a frame and drawers that contour to match the natural contour of the top. Not an easy project but you do very little that is easy. Whatever you decide on, I'm anxious to follow along. <br /><br />JimJim Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413818984489791275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-39830292945717837312012-09-01T10:02:09.490-04:002012-09-01T10:02:09.490-04:00This walnut slab have such a nice
Organic shape i ...This walnut slab have such a nice<br />Organic shape i think it would make an awesome <br />Nakashima inspired bench.<br />By the way i realy enjoy the blogPhilippe Jean (Québec ,Canada)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-10052973520247419482012-08-31T05:35:16.094-04:002012-08-31T05:35:16.094-04:00Can't wait to see what you do with that slab o...Can't wait to see what you do with that slab of wood. Always enjoy your blog and builds. Thanks Rob, from an armchair woodworker ( one of these days I will get into my empty garage and build a shop ). Your an inspiration on what can be done in a relatively small shop.Jemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200045963271912303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-83626914376353636382012-08-30T20:06:48.090-04:002012-08-30T20:06:48.090-04:00I had every intention of sharing the info for this...I had every intention of sharing the info for this woodcutter. You can check out Higher Standard Woodcutting on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HigherStandardWoodcuttingRob Boishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10035998896364908864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-685140657992635767.post-66565901610627350612012-08-30T19:16:33.776-04:002012-08-30T19:16:33.776-04:00Hey Rob, that's an awesome piece of walnut, ma...Hey Rob, that's an awesome piece of walnut, maybe you could draw some inspiration from Krenov, I know he used to work with all kinds of pieces like that. Anyways, I was wondering if I could get a little more information about that guy you bought from. I am in your neck of the woods and would be interested if he was local. Does he dry the wood as well or is that up to the buyer? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com