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It’s late and I’m just finishing this project by puting on a coat of wax It is due for Sunday service tomorrow (a few hours) It is a music/director stand for our choir director who is leaving for another position. Made of cherry, finish is wash coat of dewaxed shellac ( 1 lb cut) followed by cherry gel-stain and 3 coats of sparay poly then hand rubbed wax. I wanted it to come out darker but not sure why 2 coats of get stain didn’t give it a deeper color. May have to try dye next time. I ask for any critique as my wife say the traditional pedestal doesn’t go with the more modern top. I kiinda have to agree with her on this point.
-- DocK, WV
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a1Jim
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posted 113 days ago
Hey Dock
This a most beautiful stand wonderful design and well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Innovator
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posted 113 days ago
That is a beautiful looking piece.
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DAN
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posted 113 days ago
Hey LumberBud
Your stand is very well done. I think the design is fine, fits together well.
I’m sure it will be a wonderful gift and become a heirloom for generations to come.
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
DocK16
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posted 113 days ago
Many thanks Jim, Dan
-- DocK, WV
Don K.
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posted 113 days ago
Dock..it is very beautiful….I really like the choice of contrasting woods….and in my opinion…the “Newer” style top has a unique look with the more traditional bottom.
I think it is a nice blend of the two….If you was to make another one…you “Might” try doing the same style again…but maybe make the bottom just a tad stronger…same design…just a bit “Thicker” or bolder on the bottom to marry to the thicker top.
NO offense meant at all…I think it is beautiful as is…just a thought is all.
-- Don S.E. OK
MsDebbieP
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posted 113 days ago
it is LOVELY
I tend to agree with the “thicker” comment… Looking at it with that idea, it does seem to be heavier at the top.
Some day I want to make one for my daughter.. this will be added to my inspirations collection.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Russel
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posted 113 days ago
Great stand. I like the mix of styles. It move from a conservative design at the bottom up the post to a more complex and free design. The activity of the piece increases as you view from the bottom up.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 113 days ago
It looks great, DocK!
I would never have thought about a discrepancy in styles if it had not been brought up. After further review, I agree with Don that maybe a little heavier base would look even better.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
ND2ELK
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posted 113 days ago
Beautiful piece of work! I think the styles look fine together and it makes it one of a kind. I agree with Don that the base shold be thicker. Thanks for posting.
God bless
tom
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jockmike2
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I too like the mix of styles, the two marry well together, as the top is mostly hidden anyway I don’t think it is even an issue, however as a piece alone it is beautiful and fresh. I love the intricate details of the top and if anything it makes a focal spot for a beautiful stand.
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TomFran
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posted 113 days ago
Very fine woodworking Doc! Whoever receives it will cherish it.
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