Walter, I always like to say that the types of tools and handiwork on one’s garage is a testimony to how good they are with their hands. And you are clearly very skillful in woodworking. Thanks for sharing these.
Amazing work, complicated, interesting and beautiful -- with elegant touches, eg the lights and lid that opens! In the next life, inspired by you, maybe I'll take up woodworking. Thanks
how detailed was your "sketch" or did you use a pattern or any kind of guidelines - other than your vast experience? and I love the signature ebony! and you are right about your intro phrase, or so I've found.
The sketch laid out the dimensions and the division into drawers. The curvature was determined by bending a piece of springy metal into a pleasing curve, and using that to make the press. Along the way, there were several more sketches to get particular dimensions and fits right. No detailed plan, though. No engineering-quality drawings.
Walter, I always like to say that the types of tools and handiwork on one’s garage is a testimony to how good they are with their hands. And you are clearly very skillful in woodworking. Thanks for sharing these.
Wow. Beautiful!
Amazing work, complicated, interesting and beautiful -- with elegant touches, eg the lights and lid that opens! In the next life, inspired by you, maybe I'll take up woodworking. Thanks
Why wait until your next life?
how detailed was your "sketch" or did you use a pattern or any kind of guidelines - other than your vast experience? and I love the signature ebony! and you are right about your intro phrase, or so I've found.
The sketch laid out the dimensions and the division into drawers. The curvature was determined by bending a piece of springy metal into a pleasing curve, and using that to make the press. Along the way, there were several more sketches to get particular dimensions and fits right. No detailed plan, though. No engineering-quality drawings.
but you managed! no surprise there!
You are a man of many talents, Dr. Tschinkel. That chest of drawers is a work of art, functional, and gorgeous. It’s an heirloom piece for sure.
Thanks! I hope the heirloom phase isn't too soon.
Kids at home, do not try this trick.
Awesome!
Then how will they learn?
Good grief! So impressed!! Hope all you Floridians are getting out the vote!! And voting!
Already voted!
Loved this one. Trip down memory lane for a former maker. Beautiful piece
Too bad it's "former."
😳 outstanding craftsmanship
It turned out magnificent
Thanks! It's not too bad....
Not too bad indeed! Walter, is there anything you cannot excell in? Please run for President- your country needs you!
Michael, I hate to disappoint, but I'm not a native-born American. There's this constitution thing....