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Well, if I’m going to compete, then I figure I should go all in. In for a dime, in for a dollar so to speak. So I started thinking on this when I started working on my box(es). It really was a bit of a challenge to visualize just how much wood was contained in a 2×4. As a result it took me a bit longer to commit to something.
The music stand I made for a friend at work was quite a hit. Not only was he surprised, but he even liked it and asked if I might consider making one using a more exotic wood. Of course there are still things to work out before doing that. But, I digress.
I figured I could make another music stand because it was fresh in my mind and from what I could tell there would be enough wood in the 2×4 to do it. One thing I did not count on, was how much wood you lose by resawing on a tablesaw. My lack of a real bandsaw made the table saw the only available tool. As it turns out, I have a 1.5×1.5 6 inch stick left.
The most fun was the cutting the slots and tenons for the back slats and side rails. At 1/8 in thick my dexterity and propensity to force things was a bit challenged. For fun, I shaped the feet and the sides using my bench top belt sander. I was sculpting … or I least I pretended to be.
All in all, the challenge was just that and a learning experience to boot. I am continually fascinated by the things that are coming from a single 2×4 and that, in itself, make this a valuable experience.
Oh yeah, I’ve heard that process pictures are generally appreciated, so the third picture is me in the process of checking the battery on my camera. They worked.
-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com
18 comments so far
rikkor
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posted 687 days ago
The stand looks very nice. The battery check works, too.
rpmurphy509
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posted 687 days ago
From some of the other projects that are being posted, or hinted at, I’m also amazed at what can be made from a lowly 2×4 stick of wood. Yours is no exception, great idea, great implementation and execution.
-- Still learning everything
GaryK
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posted 687 days ago
Great music stand. Very inventive! I never saw one inside a 2×4.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
MsDebbieP
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posted 687 days ago
haha this is wonderful.
Your story is very entertaining and it warms my heart. (pretending to sculpt made me chuckle).
I love hearing how this challenged you and you went for it!
Well done.
the process picture is cute..
Love it!
(and quite the compliment that the gentleman wants another one!)
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YorkshireStewart
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posted 687 days ago
That’s neat Russel. Looks like you achieved a good finish on the softwood too. Now, is that a spot of blood on your left shoe?
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Russel
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posted 687 days ago
It may be blood, but it may also be jelly from a donut. After a while, it all looks the same.
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CharlieM1958
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posted 687 days ago
Nice job!
I’m glad to see you jumped into the competition with both feet.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
dustynewt
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posted 687 days ago
Hey Russel, the project looks great. Finally, a chance to use that board stretcher you got for Christmas.
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Napaman
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posted 687 days ago
very nice…
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itsme_timd
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posted 687 days ago
Very cool idea, love to see the creativity people on here have.
By the way, nice carpet too – I have beige and it’s hard to keep it that clean, congratulations! :-)
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
Zuki
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posted 687 days ago
good job there russel. progress pics are good . . . Im getting beat up cause Im not posting any. :-)
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Karson
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posted 686 days ago
And rightly you should Zuki.
Great design Russel.
I good job and congratulation on completing.
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RAH
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posted 686 days ago
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gizmodyne
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posted 686 days ago
Very creative. Good job.
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cajunpen
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posted 686 days ago
Now that’s thinking outside of the box. Would have never thought of making a music stand out of a single 2×4.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
miles125
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posted 686 days ago
Thats a 2×4? That is too cool!
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
Marge
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posted 685 days ago
The things one sees in a 2X4
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Jiri Parkman
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posted 684 days ago
Good job. I like it.
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