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heres an in progress preview of a project im working on. the home has five 22.5 degree wall sections about 40 in. each and a window in each one. the homeowners came to me wanting a window seat in each section .well that would make some pretty odd shaped seats like a dovetail narrow in the front . since i had just finished my curved wall unit that i posted on l j i decided to incorporate the design into this project . the panels and shelf units are clearcoated cherry (i used minwax helmsman ) the carcass and framework will get painted an off white cream color. i seem to be building quite a following with this system of mixing clearcoat and painted framework for one it cuts the costs down considerably and is a lot more forgiving when you have to install it to walls that are way less than perfect i welcome and embrace all feedback on my projects . in fact i consider what people dont like about something to be more important . i dont find it offensive i find it a great tool to possibly make my next project better! thx

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes


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mot

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posted 260 days ago

That’s going to be cool! I really like the design. I’m working around a part of our home theatre that has 4×45 degree angles so I’m interested in seeing pieces like this. Thanks for posting.

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

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CharlieM1958

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posted 260 days ago

Sorry to disappoint you, but I can’t find anything I don’t like about it. :-)

I wish I’d had you around to do my trim work after Katrina.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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Dadoo

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posted 260 days ago

It’s strange how most people can’t handle any critism at all, yet like me, you take the critism to make your projects better. Of course there are those who critique to help (professors, teachers, LJ’s) and then there are those who critize only in spite. Because they’ve failed. Luckily, we don’t see any of them here.

I honestly cannot critique any of your work. It’s just too good. So “professor”; I learn from you.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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Brad_Nailor

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posted 260 days ago

That is looking really nice. I like it..the only crit i have is that your painting….but that’s just my own personal preference. I never even use stain!..I like to pick really nice wood and just clear it and let it shine. But regardless of how you finish this project it’s going to look awesome!

-- Women love me.....trees fear me

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cajunpen

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posted 259 days ago

Mr. Trim, I have actually found something that I don’t like about your project. I really am disappointed that it’s not being installed at my house. Great design and execution – I do like it.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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mrtrim

1484 posts in 268 days


posted 259 days ago

thanks everyone for the comments . andf i might add that i am deeply honored to be a part of this wonderful community .

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

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mrtrim

1484 posts in 268 days


posted 259 days ago

brad nailor thank you for your comment . i feel your pain about the paint and my personal pref. mirror yours exactly. ive never done a project for myself thats ever had anything but clearcoat on it . the type of woodworking that i do is quite different than the majority of lumberjocks . most all my projects get painted and its not my preference or my decision . its basicly about cost. thers a pretty limited number of clients thatcan or will spend what it would cost to do them in bubinga or zebrawood and all the nice exotics i see on here it may look to you folks like im trying to sneak paint into wood working . hopefully this will help you understand im actually trying to sneak wood into it hehe . bottom line i gotta eat !by the way i see your from ct. i grew up in stafford springs and later lived in ellington .

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

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Chip

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posted 259 days ago

Terrific work Mr. Trim, and welcome to LJ’s. Pleasure to meet you and see your work.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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dennis mitchell

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posted 259 days ago

First of your shop space has too much floor space. No where near enough sawdust. And you only included one photo of your work. A lot of my stuff gets painted or glazed beyond recognition! I think people see so much cheap woodwork they don’t know what quality or real wood is anymore.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Karson

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posted 259 days ago

A great job. It’s a challenge to do 90 deg’s and also not 90 deg’s great looking job.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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mrtrim

1484 posts in 268 days


posted 258 days ago

thx guys dennis thats not my workshop its an assembly area. ill try toget some photos of my workshop . im quite sure youll find less than ample floorspace and more than ample sawdust !

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

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dennis mitchell

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posted 258 days ago

I’m feeling better already.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

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Todd A. Clippinger

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posted 243 days ago

I lived in Florida several years ago and I remember how popular the whitewash or pickled stain and pastel colors were. I like the contrast of the warm wood tone next to the whitewash. Why are you using Minwax oil base finish instead of a pro finish like the pre-cat lacquers? Your production time will increase dramatically with these products. I use the Sherwin line and really like it. The pre-cat lacquers have U.V. blockers in the finish to protect the woodwork.

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

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Thos. Angle

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posted 243 days ago

Well, you know, the customer is always right. We might preferr something else but they are the ones with the check book. Like you said,”We have to eat.” It is hard to make something look, “just like I saw in Walmart”. Dennis is right, they don’t know straight up from sic-em but they got the money. I think this project is really great. I actually like the contrast between the paint and the natural wood. It’s something else to play with. Great work.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

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sandhill

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posted 150 days ago

I just did a sun room and I like the painted surface as well. It looks cleaner and cooler than wood and with the sun we have in FL we need cool! Nice work Mrtrim. Get out there and do some snook fishing when they come in.

-- Just another day in paradise.

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rikkor

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posted 150 days ago

I missed this the first time around. Must be (nearly) complete by now…?

-- Maplewood, MN

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mrtrim

1484 posts in 268 days


posted 150 days ago

thanks sandhill ill try to get out fishing

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

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mrtrim

1484 posts in 268 days


posted 150 days ago

rikkor , yes its been a long wait , they just called yesterday and the fllor is going in on the 15th so i can install after that . its a 3.5 mil house and has been a lot of hold ups . im getting excited now . i dryfitted it a while back and its going to be really sweet ! thanks

-- if you aint the lead dog the scenery never changes

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