Entry Closet Project #6: The End is Near!

Todd -

Makes me want to bit my nails just looking! Awesome work. The copper looks very cool.

David

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

It looks to be worth the effort, Todd. I’ve never seen anything like that. It demonstrates an extra effort in design and implementation that goes above and beyond anything remotely considered normal. It borders on fascinating. I really appreciate you blogging this.

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

It’s looking GOOD!!!hope you get to go home soon.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

Here is a scary part that I did not mention:

After I took the picture of the install I decided I needed to get the ends of the handles to come together more accurately. So I took my little PorterCable belt sander and used it as a grinder to create the same angle on the ends of the rods while they are attached to the door.

I was thinking to myself, “Do I have nerves of steel or am I just that stupid?” Maybe the answer is a little of both but it worked.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Re-attaching jaw… Stunning. You are right about curves, Todd. Seriously kicked up to the next level.
Are the top and bottom horizontal elements metal inlay?

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Fantastic! What more can you say?

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Very impressive. That you took a belt sander so near that finish would require nerves of steel … done any skydiving lately?

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

so beautiful…

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

It just gets better and better, Todd. I sometimes think the fear element keeps us going. I fnished my big project on Wednesday and have been sick ever since. I think I held it off until I finished. Sure hope you get home soon.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

It just gets better and better, Todd. I sometimes think the fear element keeps us going. I finished my big project on Wednesday and have been sick ever since. I think I held it off until I finished. Sure hope you get home soon.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

WOW that is very very nice work. I really enjoy looking at the work that you do it is both humbling and an inspiration. thank you.

-- Hope Never fails

Tpdd a fantastic finish coming in on a fantastic project.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Absolutely spectacular!!!

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

Thos A. – I have been there!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Absolutely beautiful. The handles really set it off.

-- Mike - http://inquisitivewoodworker.blogspot.com/

Alright Todd! The handles did the trick!

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

Let me tell you a little story…Years ago I was installing a telephone line into some famous (so famous I forget his name!) artist’s outbuilding. He had converted a small barn into a studio. This guy was super nice and gave me a tour of his home. It was full of artwork. Tons of it. Absolutely beautiful stuff. I asked him which paintings were his and he said “None”. States he knows all the flaws in every one of his paintings and wouldn’t be able to rest if they were in his home.

So there comes a time when you just gotta walk away.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

You just shared some solid wisdom Dadoo.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Todd,

Outstanding work and great attention to detail! I hope your clients realize what great work they are receiving. Great interview with David too!

-- Mark, Webster New York, Visit my website at http://thecraftsmanspath.com

I’m hoping someone in Montana is watching and needing this kinda work. Just awe inspiring.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Yeah, me too Dennis.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Awesome. Sparks!

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

Lookin’ great, Todd. You do beautiful and inspiring work. Thanks again for taking the time to do such detailed and extensive posts to show us what you have done.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.theeasellife.com

Wow, that house is here in Ohio? I’d have swore that house was somewhere on the west coast. Roughly where in Ohio is it?

Believe it or not it is in Centerburg. Only a mile from where I grew up. My brother and I built the house.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

That is seriously beautiful.

-- Chelle http://artsgranddaughter.blogspot.com