Hi Gang..

 

Before I post the details and images of a plant stand I made a long time ago, and finally drew up formal plans for it using my CAD program,  I have something to say.

 

Some time ago, when I decided to post text and images for designs of pieces that could be made by the members, I had hoped that there would be dialog between me and the members regarding design elements.

I was expecting technical questions about the design, not necessarily getting "atta boys," although they are nice, that was definitely not the reasons for posting them.

The last few posts virtually went without any comments at all.  I thought the Noodle Press would be a winner.  No responses. This tells me that my time and efforts to help others is not warranted.

Because of this inactivity, this text, images and plans for my unusual Plant Stand will be the last one.

Larry 

 

This Plant Stand in unusual in that it has many staggered "shelves" made from basically one size of slat.  Because many slats are required, setting up cutting jigs for size and length make the task of preparing the parts pretty simple.

I also made a specer jig to ensure the slts were in perfect locations during the building of each shelf.   The slats ware glued and pin nailed to the frame pieces.

 

Here's two images of the Plant Stand.  The plans follow the images. 

 

 

HIt the wrong button.  Here's the plans..

Larry

 

 

Larry, I for one hope you will reconsider. I am in awe of you designs and plans. I made not make suggestions or changes but I for one enjoy seeing them. I certainly make mental notes about them do if I need to go to one of them and refresh my mind on a way you did something.

Also it is a great thing for you yo post them and our members be able to get them and use them.

Keep them coming, I am looking and reading them.

Thanks for the comments, John, but the effort is not worth the lack of interest. 

Yeah, a lot of folks might look at them, but how do I know if I've actually helped someone?  Without interest to build them, questions and comments regarding the designs, it's really not worth it because I'll never know if there isn't any feedback.

There is a lot of work that goes into my presentations.  Maybe I'm expecting too much while trying to share..

 

And please understand that my decision is not one to gain sympathy from anyone.  I'm too old to need that.  My mission early on was really trying to help others.

Thanks so much for caring..

Larry

Same here Larry!!!

 

I have alot of plans i pick up from here and there and I'm ALWAYS glad to collect them cause I know I can't put my plans on paper like you and others do!!!

 

Those plans are simple, precise and easy to follow.  Not blowing up your skirt but that's a skill I don't have the patience for, so for the time it took you to put it together for others to follow, That gets you an "ATTABOY"

 

Most of my plans are on the fly and in my head.  No wonder people have trouble following me, lol.

Thanks, Mike..

I did promise one of our members that I would write a Blog regarding "Finishing the Finish,"  I have it about half done.  It's going to be pretty detailed and I really hope it helps answer some finishing questions for all of you.

Again, my quest for trying the share..

Larry

Larry, being a mentor and a giver, can at times be a thankless job. Keep up the great work, you won't always get feedback, that doesn't mean folks aren't looking and jotting down your plans on paper. I have posted hundreds of items on this site, I have made pages and pages of content and resources for our members to view, and I will never know if they use them or not. But I do know folks are looking. They may not comment on the items I post, but I know that the more we have on our site regarding great content, is a plus for our members.

Your not always going to get the feedback you want, your not going to get proof of interest, but you should know, folks are looking, and folks are learning. Fact is, most folks are too busy to reply or post anything here, but they are enjoying our site and your plans.

What you might not see from your view point is that our site gets about 2000 views a day, about 60000 views per month and I am sure your plans are getting a pretty good share of those views, does that mean your going to get 2000 replies? No way, but I bet out of those thousands of views, someone somewhere has printed out your plans and text to use for future use.

If you don't want to post anymore plans, that is entirely up to you. I rarely receive personal feedback from members or visitors that they are even interested in our site or using all the resources we post here for them to use. All I know is, I am having a blast working with the folks that are here.

Though I don't comment often, I am watching and learning too. Keep up the great work Larry, and give without expecting anything in return, and you'll feel better about not receiving feedback.

Contributing to a website, blogging, posting great content, is and always will be a thankless job Larry. It's like being a teacher, how many kids actually thank a teacher when they grow up and become successful adults, I would wager 1 in 20000 adults actually go back and shake a teachers hand for their work.

One thing is certain Larry, Not posting a plan is guaranteed to have it not help someone.

This plan is very similar to a plant stand my father built us over 20 years ago. Seeing yours reminded me
of the one he made.

John

Larry Jenkins said: 

Yeah, a lot of folks might look at them, but how do I know if I've actually helped someone?  There is a

lot

of work that goes into my presentations.  Maybe I'm expecting too much while trying to share..

Larry

 

 

Larry

My thoughts are pretty simple. I can learn from looking and seeing. When I see something new I study it for a while then hit the shop and play. Many times I go back to a drawing or plan to see where I go wrong at. I do my plans with a ruler and pencil etc. Looking at these plans you provided the first thought I had on the engineering end of things was how did you join the shelves. Your plans showed this quite clearly. In my opinion you have a gift and some people just need to see to learn. Then go play with it and finish the learning process. I am looking forward to your blog, if it is as precise as your drawings then it should be great reading and learning.

Best Wishes

Wayne

 

 

Wayne..

Thanks for the kind words.. 

The Blog is about half done.  I decided to add some preliminary steps that talk about preparing the wood surfaces, and my way to apply the stain.  Then the Blog will finish with the details about how I "Finsh the Finish." 

I'll write some more this evening and maybe I can get the Blog posted tomorrow night.

 

Larry 

Larry

I've always enjoyed your posts and projects.

I've printed out a few of them for future things to make. This plant stand is very interesting. If and when I make it I'll have to change the size some because of not having enough room in the house for it.

Like some have said I read them and learn from them!

Harry

Harry..

Keep the stock sizes the same, but down size all other dimesions by 25% and see how that looks. It will reduce the number of slats and their lengths as an example.   Nuts and bolts remain the same.  Proportionately, it should look all right.

Larry

 

 

That looks great Larry interesting design

thanks Larry. I'll keep that in mind.

Harry

Larry Jenkins said:

Harry..

Keep the stock sizes the same, but down size all other dimesions by 25% and see how that looks. It will reduce the number of slats and their lengths as an example.   Nuts and bolts remain the same.  Proportionately, it should look all right.

Larry

 

 

Honestly this has been on my mind all night. I was working inthe shop tonight and this subject kept creeping into memory. You actually got me thinking about doing the same thing. Currently I am working on a plastic bag recycling item. I got it to the dry fit after sanding and such. Stood there looking at it and wondered if someone else could benifit from this simple yet very useull project. Just a "side" thought of your post. One other thought I had was when did ay of us ever thank our teachers for the knoledge imparted on us when we were in school?

Hind site is 20/20 as we all know.

Best Wishes

Wayne