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Project by Ryan Shervill posted 659 days ago 127584 views 48 times favorited 133 comments Add to Favorites Watch

About two weeks into this contest, I started to realize that the only shot I had at placing well was to pull off something that was “impossible” to do with a 2X4. Well…I did it.

Every source I could find said that softwoods can’t be steam bent, and there were a few attempts here by other LJ’s that seemed to back up that position. I spent two weeks working on ways to get this wood to bend, throwing conventional wisdom out the window and trying everything I could come up with. After far too many failed attempts, surrounded by broken, soggy, split and burnt strips of 2X4, I was about to throw in the towel and concede that it couldn’t be done. Some words of encouragement from fellow LJ’s took me from “I’m NOT doing this anymore” to “Well…I’ll give it one more shot”. Thank you for that.

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I love organic and natural looking shapes in furniture, and had a vision in my head for a while of a side table that looked to be made up of cattail reed leaves. This contest was the perfect chance to build it. After a couple of studs went into the burn barrel, I found a 2X4 in my basement wall (really) that had knots down only one side, and it was there…not doing anything…so……out came the crowbar! Knot-free framing lumber is just not a reality up here I’m afraid….believe me, I looked….and looked….then looked some more.
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I don’t like to use stains on wood (even a 2X4), but I wanted some contrast between the top and legs, so to get a darker amber tone the finish for the “legs” I used 7 coats of tung oil, rubbed out with 0000 steel wool between coats. The finish for the top is more coats of poly than I can count over a shellac sealer, Rubbed out to 2000 grit then buffed. I tried to capture the depth of the finish in the pics, but I’m not a great photographer I’m afraid.

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The “leaves” intertwine to lock the table together, and it is surprisingly stable. By positioning the inner layers just right, I could tension the straight-grained leaves in such a way that they locked each-other in place.

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Anyway, this project met the objectives I had set out at the beginning: Experiment, build something natural looking (that doesn’t look anything like a 2X4!), figure out how to steam bend softwood around a 4” radius, and most importantly….build something purely for the sake of building it.

Thanks for looking!

Ryan

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com


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SPalm

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posted 659 days ago

Ehh Gads! That is fantastic. You da Man!

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

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Russel

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posted 659 days ago

Thanks for showing. This 2×4 thing is absolutely amazing and this table just continues that. It is a beautiful table. Very nice.

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

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DaytonB

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posted 659 days ago

spectacular! in form, fuction and design
amazing, thanks for sharing Ryan

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CaptnA

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posted 659 days ago

Wow… how nice!
great artistry~

-- CaptnA - "When someone hurts you, write it in the sand so the winds of forgiveness will scatter the memory... "

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Dana

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posted 659 days ago

Wow Absolutely Stunning! I’m speechless,....and speechless is usually something I am not :)
Great Job!

-- Dana,Texas

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CharlieM1958

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posted 659 days ago

Ohhh, man….my head is hurting just thinking about what 2×4 project to vote for!

I think this has to be my favorite so far, but I must say that this contest has brought out more talent and imagination than I ever expected, even from this very talented and imaginative group.

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

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mot

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posted 659 days ago

Holy 2×4!

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

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Chris Davis

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posted 659 days ago

Makes me want to rip my wall out. Great job.

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gene

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posted 659 days ago

Hay! Ryan,
Amazing job! Way to go! I’m impressed!
God bless

-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia

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Bob #2

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posted 659 days ago

Man, that is a real nice piece of craftmanship!

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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scottb

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posted 659 days ago

Well, if my projects failure had done nothing but help drive you complete this, then I consider my efforts a resounding success! This table is fantastic! Well done!

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://blanchardcreative.etsy.com -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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Kerry

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posted 659 days ago

Raise the bar, hah! I think you just put the bar into orbit! This is just too cool. And inspiring.

Note1 to self: don’t quit projects when the going gets hard.
Note2 to self: when running low on wood – dismantle the house.

Excellent project, and wonderful craftsmanship!

Cheers,
Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

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Mario

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posted 659 days ago

WOW that thing is awesome. Beautiful work. WOW.

-- Hope Never fails

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Thos. Angle

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posted 659 days ago

My goodness, Ryan. This is really pushing the envelope! I have to admit I didn’t think something like this was possible. I can’t be long until FWW just prints blogs and projects from Lumber Jocks. Unbelievable.

-- Thos. Angle

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Paul

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posted 659 days ago

gosh . . . whew . . . uhhhhh

speechless

-- Paul, Texas

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Tomcat1066

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posted 659 days ago

WOW!

There are no other words. Fantastic job!

-- "Give me your poor tools, your tired steel, your huddled masses of rust." Yep, I ripped off the Statue of Liberty. That's how I roll!

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MrWoody

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posted 659 days ago

AMAZING !!!

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

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dalec

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posted 659 days ago

You guy’s keep these 2×4 creations coming, each as awesome as the next.

Congratulations on the creation and completion of a very nice table.

Dalec

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tomd

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posted 659 days ago

That’s beautiful, terrific workmanship.

-- Tom D

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oscar roth

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posted 659 days ago

My god that is truly awe inspiring. The creativeness is as impressive as the material used and the finished product has me in awe. I can only hope that someday I can create something half as good

-- Oscar in Missouri

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Patrick Jaromin

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posted 659 days ago

Beautiful work…impressive design. Glad you didn’t give up!

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL http://www.TenonAndSpline.com/blog

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YorkshireStewart

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posted 659 days ago

Well, Ryan, to use a local expression, I’m just gobsmacked. That’s one heck of an achievement. It’s a beautiful, beautiful table and hard to believe it’s from a 2×4 riven out of a wall. The way those leaves intertwine is just exquisite. Glad you did give it one more shot. Incredible, marvellous…

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

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jude

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posted 659 days ago

holy cow, that’s beautiful.

-- life can always be weaved into a song.

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Scott Bryan

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posted 659 days ago

Ryan, This is an absolutely stunning piece. The workmanship is outstanding. You even made the knots look gorgeous. Sanding the top to 2000 grit is something that most of us would not even consider. I have done it only once with a cherry candle centerpiece but it didn’t look anywhere near this good.

Great Job.!!!!!!!!!

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Napaman

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posted 659 days ago

simply amazing!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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gbear

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posted 659 days ago

Wow, great job, patience, imagination and craftsmanship…I love the grain pattern in the leaves. I can’t build anything that pretty out of good wood!!!!!!

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 659 days ago

Absolutely gorgeous. Never thought I’d say that about pine. 2×4s, not just for backing boards and trunnion thwacking anymore.

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

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Blake

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posted 659 days ago

Spectacular!

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toyguy

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posted 659 days ago

It’s a good thing we have a week to vote…...... I just don’t know any more!

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schwingding

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posted 659 days ago

You win! Man am I glad I chose to not participate!

-- Just another woodworker

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cajunpen

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posted 659 days ago

Wow – who would have ever thought that something like this could be built from a single 2×4. I am crurrently in the process of building my 30’x40’ shop out of a single 2×4 but I doubt that I will have it finished in time to enter the contest – so anyone already entered can rest easy -:)

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

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ratchet

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posted 659 days ago

makes me want to go down in basement and look for 2×4’s.
Most excellent!

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Bill Hall

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posted 659 days ago

In the words of Wayne and Garth (bowing), “We’re not worthy…we’re not worthy”.

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Karson

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posted 659 days ago

a fantastic creation. Nice flow on all of the curves. A great job.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Jon3

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posted 659 days ago

Truly amazing!

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mrtrim

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posted 659 days ago

wow ! the heat is on ! fantastic job ryan

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rikkor

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posted 659 days ago

I stand in awe of you, sir.

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Mark Mazzo

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posted 659 days ago

Ryan,

Very impressive! I’m thinkin’ its a good thing to be sitting over here on the sidelines on this one. Great work!

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

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DAN

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posted 659 days ago

another AMAZING 2×4 project … fine job

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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rpmurphy509

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posted 659 days ago

One of the best looking table designs I’ve ever seen. And to think it was made from a 2×4.
Amazing, just amazing.

Might I inquire about your solution to bending the soft wood 2 x?

If I had to guess, you used an additive (like glycerin) in the water?

-- Still learning everything

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Ryan Shervill

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posted 659 days ago

Incredible….you guys are just…well….increedible! I never would have believed that this table would be so popular. takes the sting out of the “3 weeks of hell” a little….now I refer to it as the “3 weeks of heck” ;)

rmurphy: Thats part of it….but the problem was that when it dried it cracked afterwards. I ended up using an initial soak with 50/50 glycerine/distilled water, then partial dry, partial bend, then a soak with 1/25 epoxy/acetone to stabilize the wood fibers and fill the cells….then pressure steam to get it hot enough to bend. All in all, I will probably never do it again…it really is far…FAR more work than it’s worth :) Pine is cheap, If I need to do something similar I’ll just buy really wide boards and bandsaw out the shapes. Two minutes vs. two weeks….not a hard choice!

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 659 days ago

I was so in awe of this when I first saw it that i guess I forgot to comment!

Unbelievable. Simply gorgeous
My hat is off to you

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Zuki

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posted 659 days ago

Man oh man oh man . . . Ryan that is one purdy table. You hit the organinc look and feel square on the head.

A M A Z I N G !

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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Dadoo

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posted 659 days ago

Ladies and Gentlemen, I think we have a winner!

Nice job Ryan! And thanx for the tips on bending the pieces.

-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!

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Bob Babcock

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posted 659 days ago

Man…this is going to be a tough contest to judge…so many great entries. Outstanding job!

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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Lakey

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posted 659 days ago

Whoa. So, just how did you get that softwood to bend?

-- "No Board Left Behind"

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airfieldman

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posted 659 days ago

OK, now I need to go buy a bigger thesaurus…all the words to describe this have either been used, or simply don’t do it justice…Awsome, amazing, incredible, etc. have all been taken. I guess that’s what I get for being so late on this (and it’s only been 12 hrs!).

But honestly, I don’t think I could have accurately described my impression on this project. You should stand very proud of your accomplishment.

-- Do what you love, the money will follow --Marsha Sinetar

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ihmserv

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posted 659 days ago

that has to be one of the best uses for a 2×4 I have ever seen, really gets the creative juices flowing when you see a piece like this.

IAN

-- woodturners keep things spinning.

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Tim Dorcas

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posted 659 days ago

What can I say? I’m blown away. My wife now thinks all I need for wood is 2×4’s.

-- www.responsetolight.com - A Woodworking & Renovation Blog & www.craftedbytim.com - I make. You buy.

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ChicoWoodnut

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posted 659 days ago

Dude!

That’s one lucky 2X4

-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net

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Dorje

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posted 659 days ago

Sheesh! Amazing.

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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jakejr7

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posted 658 days ago

Ryan, I am absolutely amazed. Where in the world did you find a 2×4 straight enough to make that top. Your table is one fantastic and beautiful piece of work. Congratulations.

-- Jake Howard, Newnan, GA. www.thehowarddepot.com (coming soon)

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posted 658 days ago

Stand-by…............... retreiving jaw from floor. One fantastic piece of work.

-- Scrollsawing - a hobby for those who can't cut a straight line.

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posted 658 days ago

I’m just blown away. I wish I could see it in person. Fantastic!

-- Tom, Southwest Florida

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RobG

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posted 658 days ago

I can’t say anything that hasn’t already been said. I Love the part about ripping the stud out of the wall. My Wife would sooo Kill me!! Good luck in the contest this is definitly one of the best of an amazing array of things that can be accomlished with something most woodworkers never look at twice.

-- Woodworking is Life. Anything before or after is just waiting.--S. McQueen sort of

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Ryan Shervill

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posted 658 days ago

My goodness…this is certainly really nice to come in to after a day getting dusty! Thank you very much!!

Jake: I couldn’t find one straight…thats why the whole top is made of 33 little pieces. Little pieces are straighter!

Tom: You can…but you’ll have to bid! I’m planning on donating that table to a WW’ing charity auction, usually takes place in April. I get to help disabled kids and pormote the LJ site at the same time.
Win-win :)

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 657 days ago

how wonderful Ryan.

I’m sure that this piece will bring lots of $$$$ for the cause.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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shaun

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posted 657 days ago

You have got to be kidding me. Ryan, this is absolutely off the charts. This one is a show stopper for certain. This may be a bit premature but, congratulations. You deserve it.

-- I've cut that board three times and it's still too short!

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manilaboy

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posted 657 days ago

Now that is craftsmanship at its finest!

-- "Real jocks do it on a bench"

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Damian Penney

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posted 657 days ago

Very, very nice. Well done.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

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Allison

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I would wager that the mighty fine people here at Lumberjocks will be looking and wondering and thinking about 2 X 4’s in a whole different light. Artistic imagination and talent at it’s finest! Allison PEACE!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

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Napaman

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posted 657 days ago

ryan…8600 views!!!! congrats…well deserved…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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JasonH

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posted 657 days ago

Dude!!

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 657 days ago

2000 more views in the last 2 hours. Hi there, potential lumberjocks!

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

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posted 656 days ago

Talent, Talent, Talent, and more TALENT. 3weeks and a gorgous Table.

-- DaveM -Always Learning

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Popintraining

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posted 656 days ago

What a trip!

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MsDebbieP

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posted 656 days ago

almost 14000 views.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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posted 656 days ago

I am seldom speechless, but…..................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Nils

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posted 656 days ago

You really took the 2×4 concept farther than anyone could imagine. Fantastic work!

-- Nils Davis, Menlo Park, CA

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Andy

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posted 655 days ago

Stunning!Your tenacity paid off.This is a great example of what can be done with just a little wood,a little time and a lot of persistance.My hats off to you.

-- " If I can make it,so can you" Andy in Oregon

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WoodworkersResource

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posted 655 days ago

Ryan,

Simply incredible! I’m really amazed. Some questions for you. How many hours do you have in this project? Did you steam the wood to get it to bend?

-- Craig, www.WoodworkersResource.com (Where Information meets Inspiration)

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Ryan Shervill

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posted 655 days ago

Holy….thanks everyone :)
Craig~ In the actual building part? A few days….interspersed with time in and out of the forms, building the forms, modifying the forms, soaking, etc. etc.

It was getting the wood to bend that took a huge amount of time…like somewhere around 60-70 hours :(

Yes, steam did it. I put this up a few posts, but here it is again:

Soak with 50/50 glycol/distilled water, part bend, dry, re-soak in 1/25 epoxy/acetone, then steam under pressure. Pressure steamin was the only way I could get it hot enough once the epoxy was saturated.

All in all, not something I will ever do again…but a huge learning experience :)

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 655 days ago

never to be done again—makes this even MORE unique!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Bill Butler

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posted 652 days ago

The 2×4 has always been my friend. I always thought most people would scoff at me if I said I routinely run 2×4s through the planer and jointer to create shop furniture.

You have set a bar that none will soon top with the use of the lowly 2×4.
My hat’s off to you.

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cheller

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posted 652 days ago

That’s really impressive!

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

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PanamaJack

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posted 652 days ago

Unreal! Absolutely fantastic work!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 651 days ago

Ryan;

I for one am glad you didn’t concede to the impossible.

Your work here exemplifies the design and craftsmanship all us LJ’s are working towards.

One way to keep pushing the envelope is working with the idea,”if it ain’t impossible, it ain’t worth doing!”

Absolutely fantastic.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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rikkor

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posted 651 days ago

Congratulations on the contest.

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Karson

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posted 651 days ago

Congratulations on the contest.

Striving for the impossible is always great. I’m glad you didn’t stop with it can’t be done. Because now you have shown us it can be done.

A worthy project and congratulations on the win.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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Dollarbill

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posted 651 days ago

WOW, what do you think you can build from a 2X8? I can only imagine.
Bill

-- Make Dust

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mjlauro

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posted 651 days ago

What can I add? just gorgeous. I’m inspired. Thank You.

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Copperjock

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posted 649 days ago

45,000+ views in ten days, Ryan, would you have ever expected that? Congratulations on such an outstanding project.

-- All the test cuts in the world won't stop you from cutting the outside when you meant to cut the inside. doh!

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herbr

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posted 648 days ago

Incredable!

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mcsteff

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posted 648 days ago

That is wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration.

Mark

-- semper ubi, sub ubi

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stanley2

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posted 648 days ago

Wonderful conversion of a 2×4 – our guild has had a 2×4 competition for five years and no one has come close to a conversion as exceptional as yours Ryan. I’ve circulated the results to our 70 members with the hope of inspiring them to reach further.

-- Phil in British Columbia

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Ryan Corrigan

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posted 648 days ago

That’s just incredible. Great work and imagination.

-- Ryan Corrigan Sadieville, KY http://www.CelticCrossWood.com

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robbi

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posted 644 days ago

Wow, so beautiful!

-- robbi-Yadahooty!

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TheGuardner

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posted 644 days ago

Impressive. I love the ingenuity and orginality. Organic forms are one of my favorites as well and it would have been great if you didnt have to go through so much to get it to bend, but the fact that you found a way shows your resourcefullness. I hope to be able to devote as much time to woodworking some day. But probably still wont make any money at it eh? :)

MJ

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lechevaldebois

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posted 644 days ago

Fall down go boom drop dead gorgeous. Hats off.

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Joe Lyddon

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posted 642 days ago

Superb Design…

Awesome Craftsmanship…

Beautiful Project…

Great Job!!

Thank you!

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?ppuser=1389&cat=500"

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MsDebbieP

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posted 633 days ago

almost 72000 views… amazing

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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motthunter

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posted 633 days ago

worth every view

-- making sawdust....

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aczar

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posted 631 days ago

Design is A+ form and function are A+, Wow!

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Mark A. DeCou

1537 posts in 1296 days


posted 622 days ago

This is really an extraordinary (sp?) piece. Wonderful work.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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Dominic Vanacora

504 posts in 760 days


posted 616 days ago

Olny God can make a tree, but you have make him proud.

-- Dominic, Trinity, Florida...Lets be safe out there.

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coolbreeze

105 posts in 626 days


posted 613 days ago

Impressive. You’re an artist, Ryan

-- Jason, AL

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lclashley

243 posts in 1005 days


posted 610 days ago

Holy Cow!!! How did I miss this one. Amazing!

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MsDebbieP

14152 posts in 1051 days


posted 609 days ago

With over 80,500 views I thought EVERYONE had seen this baby! :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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DAN

6435 posts in 874 days


posted 609 days ago

where is this piece now ? it has been 50 days. Wondering how it is holding up. Are the bends still tight and crisp?

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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Ryan Shervill

238 posts in 703 days


posted 609 days ago

I can’t believe this thread is still active! :)

Dan, it’s actually just sitting in temporary storage in the shop, and still looks exactly the same (well…maybe a bit dustier!)

Ryan

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com

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ND2ELK

6134 posts in 665 days


posted 603 days ago

Hi Ryan

I have only been a Lumberjock for a short time and it amazes me all the things I keep finding I have not seen yet. Speaking of amazesing, this table made from a 2 X 4 would fall under that category! Thank you for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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MSRiverdog

39 posts in 627 days


posted 603 days ago

Reminds me of the backwoods guitar player that was super hot. He did things on a guitar that couldn’t be done, he didn’t know it couldn’t be done so he did it. Great work.

-- http://www.riverviewwoodworking.com

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TomK

503 posts in 765 days


posted 596 days ago

Woooaaaahhh !

-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke

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WoodRx

20 posts in 589 days


posted 586 days ago

I can’t believe something this beautiful came from a 2×4 stud… WOW!!!!

-- Learn something everyday!

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teenagewoodworker

2479 posts in 659 days


posted 586 days ago

Are you sure that is was a 2×4. LOL! i can’t even start to believe that. Its such an amazing thing coming out of a 2×4. WOW!

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SteveKorz

2030 posts in 605 days


posted 586 days ago

WOW. I can’t believe that in the past I’ve treated 2×4’s as a “lesser” wood. Every time I frame up a wall I’m going to see that table.

Ryan, That is a fantastic little table. I agree with every other Jock that’s posted. Thanks for pushing the envelope.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

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rtb

678 posts in 604 days


posted 557 days ago

UNBELIVABLE ! and no I’m never going to try to bend 2×4’s. anything I could hope for in my wildest dreams would not hold a candel to the . I think that you should convince your charity to auction it via the net. It would allow the great public galleries an opertunity to bid on a true work of art.

-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "

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woodnot

51 posts in 505 days


posted 502 days ago

let me be # 110 to congragulate you on a remarlable piece of craftsmanship ! ! ! ! ! ! !

-- NW wood worker

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brianinpa

1365 posts in 614 days


posted 499 days ago

It is no wonder this is the most viewed project! Ryan this is a work of art!

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

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mohkev

7 posts in 498 days


posted 492 days ago

I…I…I am speechless. What an amazing piece of work.

-Mohkev

-- -Mohkev

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brad

135 posts in 795 days


posted 492 days ago

Very nice…............supercalifragilisticexpalidocious…..
I have no idea about the spelling, but I’m sure you get the idea.

-- Brad,--"The way to eat an eliphant is one bite at a time"

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woodyone

234 posts in 482 days


posted 441 days ago

Turely amazing what you did, well done.

Woody

-- Woody, UK

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MsDebbieP

14152 posts in 1051 days


posted 441 days ago

nice to see this project again.

where did it end up?

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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SCOTSMAN

2237 posts in 476 days


posted 441 days ago

I can only add very nicely done God Bless .Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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Ryan Shervill

238 posts in 703 days


posted 441 days ago

Thanks everyone.

Debbie~ It was supposed to be auctioned off for charity, but we had an “incident” involving my 5 year old, her dolly, and our cat.

Long story short, I missed the auction, fixed it with a single brass screw, and now it sits in my dining room waiting for a purpose. Any suggestions?

-- If you can't set a good example, at least serve as a horrible warning... www.rarewoodcreations.com

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MsDebbieP

14152 posts in 1051 days


posted 440 days ago

auction it off for LumberJocks…. I, for one, would love to have this famous piece sitting in my living room!!!

or just donate it to me. lol

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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CessnaPilotBarry

1253 posts in 593 days


posted 440 days ago

Brilliant!

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

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alanealane

174 posts in 781 days


posted 437 days ago

You’re a madman!! A Bloomin’ Hatter! A….....well…a Genius. Please take all of the above as my sincerest complements.

-- Lane Custom Guitars and Basses

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Kaytrim

56 posts in 466 days


posted 436 days ago

O M G that is a work of art. Who’d a thunk that a chunk o’ wood would become such a beautiful piece of functional furnature. My hat is off to your persaverance. This gem will be added to my favorites.

-- Computer programmer by day, fine woodworker by night. Custom made joysticks for Console Systems and Personal Computers.

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LJ

100 posts in 958 days


posted 413 days ago

I am humbled. God bless you for sharing.

—Peace,
LJ

-- Peace, LJ http://beam.to/4goldens.org

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Clarence Oliver

3 posts in 392 days


posted 391 days ago

I am a brand new member to this site. Your table is a work of art. It is beautiful.

CEO707

-- None yet

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AaronK

409 posts in 355 days


posted 316 days ago

wow. gorgeous.

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Arnold

107 posts in 453 days


posted 310 days ago

great work

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Martin Sojka

1397 posts in 1363 days


posted 270 days ago

Hey Ryan, I just noticed that this project just passed 100,000 views… WOW ;)

-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://profile.to/msojka

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souichiro

23 posts in 236 days


posted 233 days ago

HOLEY WOW!!! Absolutely amazing!

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steiner

134 posts in 241 days


posted 223 days ago

That’s from 2-by’s? Really?

-- Scott - Katy, Texas

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flcopper169

172 posts in 230 days


posted 215 days ago

Wow…. You are one impressive woodworker… This is a true masterpiece…. I aspire to do woodworking like this…. Taking something from nothing really turns me on…

Rob

-- Happy and safe woodworking, Flcopper169@aol.com

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RexMcKinnon

643 posts in 86 days


posted 72 days ago

Amazing.

-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!

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tyger508

5 posts in 63 days


posted 63 days ago

wow.

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mcoyfrog

809 posts in 485 days


posted 56 days ago

simply amazing nuf said, and the fact that you have all this following proves it, good job.

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

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patron

2365 posts in 232 days


posted 56 days ago

excellent !
from thought ,
thru function ,
and beauty .
wonderful design ,
and execution !

congratulations .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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mtkate

657 posts in 216 days


posted 56 days ago

Whew! Thanks RexMcKinnon for putting this back to the top. It’s wild!

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