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I LOVE this idea – very novel! I think this has a “Asian” look to it – not quite Japanese, not quite Chinese…...

You might try a dowel in the horizontal to add some strength and keep it from “settling” – I think it might lock things in more. This is the only point that you might have strength issues, but I guess you know this already…... :-)

PLEASE try the full size and let us know how it turns out!

-bob

-- Man is a tool-using Animal. Nowhere do you find him without tools; without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all. - Thomas Carlyle http://www.ffrf.org

What a great idea! Too nice to use as an ashtray. I’m thinking a planter for bonsai or herbs.

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That is a great idea, there are many variations that come to mind, Thanks for sharing.

-- Dale West Central Pa. Do it all, before last call.

looking great..a new idea for ash tray….

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I like this one a lot.

It seems to have multiple influences with the linear, clean lines. Prairie-Asian-Modern?

I have an idea for something like this and will post back after I build it.

I’d have to agree with Bob on adding a dowel for strength. I don’t think you’d need it for the little ashtray, but for a full-size table, it wouldn’t hurt.

Keep us posted on where you take this from here.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Great idea for sure , Looks cool

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Do not agree with the idea of placing dowels as they would show on the outside edge,(the weight would try to lower the centre section although with good glue and tight joints you should gain strong enough connection).
On a larger scale the weight would be too much and the joints would suffer a turning moment.
Then dowels placed longitudinally through joining pieces (plywood) would enable more weight to be carried.

Cool Idea.. That would make a nice candle holder also.

-- Rex Roberson, Southern California, http://www.sawdustandsteel.com

Instead of a single dowel (if doweling is used) you could use two offset like the number 2 on a set of dominos. This would brace from the moment greatly reducing the reliance on the glue joint. This would work easily with a long bit on a small project, but with a bit table drilling said hole may prove difficult. Very unique idea though, it will be interesting to see what you come up with in the end!

-- Ryan -- Maple Grove, MN

I find this to be an interesting and unique project. I really like this design and I am thinking I would like to morph this project into rustic planter- logs for legs- slab of maybe slats? across top- mortise and tenon etc. etc.

-- Homer : "Oh, and how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain."

Great little starter plant holder for a windowsill? Or a paint thinner holder for paint brushes for the fine artists?

-- GX

That’s a pretty cool idea. nice work on it!

-- Jim, Nebraska

I like your design a lot. Go ahead and buid the full size version!

-- Div @ the bottom end of Africa. "A woodworker's sharpest tool should be his mind."

Clever. Nice idea.

-- Al, Culpeper VA

hi cool design i like it i think you should go ahead and build the full size looking forward to seeing it
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