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October 7, 20196 yr ...Hoping the weather holds off a bit so I can get caught up on outside stuff. The weather on the news this morning said we might get ...SOME SNOW this weekend! It was 86° a week ago.
October 7, 20196 yr Popular Post Monday wake me up when Tuesday shows up.... I managed to get a little wooden box done, over the weekend... Have have to re-stock the Lumber Supply....
October 7, 20196 yr Collected most of what I need to build a buffet, which is my next project. Counting my blessings having a supportive wife who helps with design as well as encouragement.
October 8, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, 1fizgig said: which is my next project. Do a Project in Progress thread, will be interesting to see how it progresses.
October 8, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Do a Project in Progress thread, will be interesting to see how it progresses. I'll definitely do that. There's been no plans to copy for this project, it's all dimensioned based on what my wife would like and for the space we want to use it. It'll challenge me with some new things, which I'm looking forward to.
October 8, 20196 yr 13 minutes ago, 1fizgig said: There's been no plans to copy for this project, Well I use a napkin, I think @Gene Howe uses receipt paper from the grocery store.
October 8, 20196 yr Just now, Woodbutcherbynight said: Well I use a napkin, I think @Gene Howe uses receipt paper from the grocery store. We scribbled it on a scrap of paper initially, and from there it made its way to Sketchup. Given me an idea at least. We've made modifications since then too, but such is design I guess. The W.A.F. is extremely important too. That's Wife Appreciation Factor for those who don't know
October 8, 20196 yr Popular Post 2 minutes ago, 1fizgig said: We scribbled it on a scrap of paper initially, Okay we were good so far. 3 minutes ago, 1fizgig said: and from there it made its way to Sketchup. Okay now here we have a problem. You cannot keep your Membership in the Brotherhood of the Napkin Drawn Plans if you keep this up.
October 8, 20196 yr Popular Post Dang, it seems my membership in various brotherhoods are always at risk! Gonna have to write 'em all down like Gibbs' rules in NCIS....
October 8, 20196 yr Gunny, I don't draw plans on paper. Wood scraps are better. Usually, there aren't any plans at all. Plans take all the spontaneity out of the work. Besides, if you follow plans, you've got to measure stuff. And then, there's that pencil requirement.
October 8, 20196 yr When I studied mechanical drawing back in the 1960's, I learned how to make measurements, angles and arcs. Yes, I still do and won't ever let a computer take away what I learned. I can't do Sketchup. But a napkin, as long as it doesn't have donut sugar or coffee spills is a perfect medium for drawing. And, it's easily taped to a piece of wood for reference. Not all details are drawn out just to keep myself guessing while the project is in progress. Like Gene said, you need some spontaneity.
October 8, 20196 yr 26 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: And then, there's that pencil requirement. They all have eloped with the missing socks
October 8, 20196 yr 27 minutes ago, Gene Howe said: Plans take all the spontaneity out of the work. Had a Captain once ask me what my plan was. He was shall we say, less than pleased with my answer. "I just make it up as I go, Sir."
October 8, 20196 yr Yeah, well, until I get my confidence up as a woodworker, I think I'll stick to my plans It'll be cheaper on materials
October 8, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, steven newman said: Single Brain Cell Sketch Up....rarely have a paper plan.... My hero!
October 8, 20196 yr Popular Post ...Plan......Is that the thing you try to follow then realize your better off just winging it?
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