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It seems like I have been working on this set forever. I have moved three times with work since I started. Table first, then the benches and I have finally finished the chairs. Mostly Neander but I did use a few tailed Devils along the way. All joints mortise & tenon. I find chopping mortises therapetic. I turned a shallow hollow in the seat bottoms with a lathe. My own design. A mix of Danish Modern, Art Nouveau, and a few other infulences. Danish oil finish.
Deane
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Very nice Deane! I like your design. The geometry of the supporting legs of the table, chair and benches has a smooth, inviting feeling to it.
Last edited by Ken Fitzgerald; 05-27-2012 at 4:44 PM.
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So much to learn, so little time.....
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Deane...I like your style. Well done...even if it did take forever
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I also like the BENCHES. Are they your design or do you have a print.
How is everything joined. VERY NICE SET!
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Very nice. I like the lines a lot. Is that walnut?
Nelson
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Walnut in the title would indicate that is walnut, wouldn't it.
Nelson
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lol i do things like this all the time! deane that's an incredibly unique table set and it looks great! i'll bet those splayed legs prevent bad "encounters" with knees... almost looks like something i'd see in lord of the ring's. absolutely love itOriginally Posted by Nelson Howe
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That is very nice Dean! I love the originality of it. I also love chopping mortises by hand as well, in fact most things with hand tools is very theraputic. Sometimes I just sharpen up one of my plane blades and make random shavings for no reason but to make shavings in scrap. I would love to see some more close up shots of just one piece at a time to make out your details a little better.
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Really excellent!
Love the design.
Way to fair a curve Deane. Beautiful lines. Well worth the extended effort. Of course, I love walnut; doesn't everybody?
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Brilliant.
I like the table leg/stretcher combination.
It's like "Modern Cathedral" design - timberframes that soar.
It's a genuine pleasure to see something new that was carefully built.
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Great looking lines on that piece.
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Great wood and design Deane! Well done!
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There is some real originality in that piece. Looks awesome!
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That's a really interesting design! Bravo!
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