Steamed Cherry Display Shelf - INSTALLED

Really nice. That art work looks so nice on those shelves. That is a nice shop the artwork and paintings are really nice work.

Diane

Congratulations on a very nice high quality job.

I know they are trying to sell the stuff but tell them they have too much on the shelves….it would display better if it were simpler….so they need another….or two…:)

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Excellent. You will have to put your makers mark on the next one.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Whoa! That came out nice! I’m selling my tools.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Now that they have the display stand for sale, I wish I did put the makers-mark on the piece. Would be very cool if it sold! Of course I would be happy to build another. They have also aked me to build a couple of pieces of furniture to put in the gallery . . . making me smile!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Congratulations on a very successful piece of furniture!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

You did an excellent job of matching the wood with the surrounding decor of the shop. Congratulations on the prospect of selling it and hopefully more. ;^)

-- Jesus is Lord!

and you don’t put your signature on everything you do??

my first thought was: wow, look at how it matches the rest of the room.
second thought: too crowded—I’m with Bob on this—tell them they need a matching shelf and to divide up the display items!!! :D

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Debbie -

I agree – too crowded of a display! Thanks for the kind words.

I just got an order from the to build a wall hung jewelry display case so my mind is rushing with all kinds of ideas – construction details. Thinking of cherry of course. Dovetails, a nice handmade pull knob and french cleat to hang on the wall.

They have a couple of craftsman / artisans (makes me think of Marc DeCou's blog on artisan vs craftsman – one vs other or both) that make jewlery. Currently these items are on display on a black velvet board within a picture frame. They would like something a little more upscale to better display the items and represent the artist.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

With that display case it won’t be long, & you’ll be able to see the case again. The items will sell like hotcakes now.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Thanks Dick! I always like seeing your comments!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Congratulations David, it sounds like you have an outlet for your work. I say take them up on the offer and start building the furniture and other display cases. What a great opportunity for you!

Of course you should have tagged your work, but a lesson for next time. Even in a commercial establishment, you see items from other places with their tags. Just think of all the computers and display screens in the office. Do they skip the logos just because it is in someone else’s business? And do the businesses cover them up?

Maybe you can make another display case, tag it, and let them sell it and keep the first one. If the tag is in an inconspicuous spot, then it should be ok.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Bill -

You are absolutely correct and I regret my decision to not put my tag on this piece. As I mentioned, I thought this would be overkill and “a little self-serving” for a piece I essentially built as a display shelf – a store fixture if you will. I had no idea that it would be so well received or that it you be offer for sale. Always lessons learned! I am going to take them up on the opportunity to display and sell some work. Hopefully this will push my envelope some more and I will learn and grow from the experience.

I appreciate your comments!

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

Very fortunate you are David (sounding wise like Yoda). I would love to know some gallery owners like that, especially if they liked my work.

I can’t wait to see all those new creations coming from the David factory. Oh yea, I can see that lathe is about to be ordered.

By the way, I see that Penn State Industries offers brochures for pens. These are preprinted catalogs that you can use to offer your own pens. Here is the link. I am thinking of getting some myself, even though I have not started turning pens yet.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com