Veneer Contest Entries

[Mike Henderson]

For those of you who work in veneer, here's the results of the 2009 VeneerTech Craftsman Challenge for your inspiration.

Some pretty impressive stuff. Makes the stuff I do look like Kindergarten work.

Mike

[Larry Fox]

WOW - very impressive stuff there. However, let's be clear here Mike - nothing makes your work look like Kindergarten work as it is outstanding.

[jerry cousins]

wow - all the entries were great - lots of creative stuff out there.
jerry

[Doug Mason]

Thomas Stockton is in the list of entries--he posts here.

[Mike Cruz]

Ugly, ugly, ugly...Hey, if it isn't ALL solid wood, it isn't "fine furniture"

Unbelievable. Some of that high school student stuff is amazing. Can't remember anyone in shop class turning out anything like THAT!

[Earl Kelly]

There are some gorgeous pieces, but overall I don't feel the quality and quantity was equal with previous yrs. Look back thru the previous yrs entries, and you may agree.

I did not care for the Grand prize winning entry. IMHO the apron(wood choice/color) and leg design looks awkward in relation to the table top. I did love the Marquetry Collectors Cabinet by Chuck Sharbaugh and John Harper's piece.

I applaud Veneer Tech for doing this. It shows what can and is being done with veneer and that it's not just a "cheap substitute" for solid wood.

Congratulations to all the Winners.

Earl

[Mike Henderson]

Yeah, I really liked John Harper's "Box with Shadows" (see pix). I may take some ideas from that.

Mike

[Earl Kelly]

Mike,

That is a really nice box!! I wonder if it's hand or laser cut. Regardless, a lot of time went into the design and making it.

Have you seen Gregg Novosad's work? I believe he won Grand Prize last yr.

Earl