Cooper Entry Closet

I don’t get tired of looking at this Todd. I bet they are very happy. Your dedication and follow-through were amazing on this project. Plus you got to try out the hardware.

Great work! It is art.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

Looks like art to me! Fantastic job Todd.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Wow

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

I’ve been following the journey. I’m glad you could finally post it to your “projects” and I bet you are too. It’s beautiful.

-- Dust collectors suck.

Todd, this is just as beautiful as it was the first time. I bet you are really happy that you finished it – especially to the customer’s satisfaction. Great workmanship – hope YOU got your right change for it, I know the client got a great piece of functional art.

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

Man, you have taken this craft to an entirely new level. You are a true artist. great job.

-- Terry Roswell, L.A. (Lower Alabama) "Life is what happens to you when you are making other plans."

I don’t have words enough to describe it. Awe inspiring comes to mind, but falls short. You are an artist as well as a craftsman Todd.

-- Maplewood, MN

Man I love this closet!

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

and your photos are art as well.

I was trying to envision the view from the hall—you’d see the two mirrors and then the silver handle …it would basically disappear until you got in front of it and then BAM …. wow..

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nicely done Todd, looks fantastic!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

Likewise, I never get tired of seeing pics of this, it is amazing. Of all the great accomplishments this ranks up a the top. Great work Todd.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

Wow, just building that bending jig looks like a bigger task than I would want to take on! Another beautiful project, Todd!

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

Well Todd, a woodworking artist. What more could be said. Well lots really.

Fantastic, cool, inventive

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

The Cooper’s thought the jig made a good abstract piece.

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

After watching this project and others here, I’m learning the value of quality jigs and templates. The only word for this is beautiful. An example of quality craftsmanship.

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

I’ve already said a bunch about this project but it’s never enough. It still fascinates me and I don’t get tired of looking at it. I doubt the Coopers will either. Strangely enough, it gives the impression of how much effort went into it and yet achieves the intended look of simplicity. A truly great design and execution.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Todd, the other guys got here first and said it all! This is absolutely beautiful. I’m really impressed with your outside-the-box thinking on materials … if I wanted silver handles, I’d probably never consider copper, but of course it is perfect, since it is both strong and easy to form.

-- What exactly is "The Move" and who are you calling a "Quirky Jerk"? -- http://www.north40custom.com

Wow is darned near an understatement. Beautiful work.

eh, it’s OK I guess…

...who the heck am I kidding? Great job man!

-- "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!

Ironic that all of my best projects were made in my brother’s shop instead of my own.

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

Todd,

That is an outstanding piece. I am sure that your brother doesn’t mind his shop being used to produce work of this quality.

Great Job.

Thanks for the post.

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

We have memories of some great projects coming out of his shop. Now I want to see that out of my own shop.

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

The real question becomes…are you going to be able to top this one? Great job Todd!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Dennis, I thought about that. I’m sure that I can if someone pays me. I can’t afford to build these projects on my dollar!

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

Incredible! I notice you made a detail shot of the handle the background for your website main page. It looks awesome.

As always, I am in awe. The more I see it the more it draws me back. Thanks for sharing.

-- http://dustynewt.webs.com/

The detail shots are great. I had to do something with one of them. The iridescence of the color and finish make it difficult to capture the detail of the surface unless it is a close-up shot.

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

Perfect

-- I can build us one.

Wow…just wow. Seeing projects like this one is a primary reason I’m addicted to this site. After viewing pieces like this, there’s very little chance I’ll ever think I’ve gotten “good enough”. Todd, you make beautiful stuff.

-- Patrick, Chicago, IL www.TenonAndSpline.com

Patrick, my goal is just to share and encourage others to take a chance in pushing their skills to the next level. Almost everything is a “first time” project for me. The safe projects are the Shaker style benches and simple tables, but there is so much more to do and challenge yourself with.

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

Todd, Another fantastic project and work of art. You keep raising the bar for the rest of us. Excellent!!

-- Bob A in NJ

Wow !!! Hope the wife doesn’t see that!!! Great Work.

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

Todd, there is definitely a touch of artistry in your work that we can all apreciate. The Cooper’s are pretty lucky to have you as their personal craftsman.

-- Rob McCune

Todd, you are the Man. I have been watching this progress with amazement. I like your style, and your attitude has been a real insperation to me.

Very fine Sir,
Steve

-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon

Todd,

You sure have the eye for creating artistically inspirational things.

I’ll bet a lot of people hate to leave this beautiful entrance, it must get a little crowded.

-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

wow i’m impressed beautiful design and craftmanship and looks so clean. Nice work Todd

-- islandworkshop

That’s pure beauty.

That is truly amazing. Great work. Love the colors and the style. Awesome peice

-- Tyler, Illinois

This pops to the top periodically and I always have to look. It is such a beautiful piece of work that another look is always worth the while.

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

Truly a great piece of craftsmanship.I am drawn to the shapes dispayed through the use of contrasting colors as well as materials.Well done.

-- " Stubborn tenacity substitutes for natural ability" ANDY

really nice job on the closet; I really like the handles

Yup pure art is right, fantabulous…

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