Design Thoughts on a Shaker Inspired Bench Video Re-edit

Well done Todd

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Thanks, Todd. This is another excellent video. You certainly gave me some ideas to think about when working on the next project design. I would have missed some of the subtle details on the bench than you mentioned in the video. In some of my own projects opportunities for adding details like this have eluded me simply because I did not see the relative importance of varying things such as the degree of offsets to emphasize an element of the construction.

I enjoyed this.

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

Talking with another woodworker about how to make our videos better prompted me to rework this video. I was never quite happy with the first result.

My editing skills have become better and so I was able to give this video a tune-up.

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

Todd you video is very good. You gave good information with insights and clarity. You really do need to have your own TV show.

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

I like the way that you explain things so that even I know what you’re talking about , Todd !!! LOL : )

As I was watching this video , I couldn’t help thinking that your bench design would make a great sofa table (minus the backrest, of course) by just altering a few dimensions. The lumber that you chose for this project really sets it apart and emphasizes that you are a true Craftsman : ) I also enjoyed seeing your four drawer model : ) Thank you once again for sharing your expert advise with us … : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

I’ve said it before and I say it again, you’re a natural. Well presented information.

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

beautiful design….beautiful work….

Great work, thanks for sharing.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Todd, thanks for the video, We should constantly remind ourselves to strive to improve. Though I may never reach your level I try to improve on each project. Thanks again

-- Duane,matt_megan@twlakes.net

Todd , in case you haven’t heard yet ….Norm has stepped down and now is your chance !!
http://lumberjocks.com/topics/10934#reply-112287

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Todd, as always, great job…thanks for all your hard work… keep it up

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

Thanks Todd, great video and good information on design. I like your thinking on finishing all parts of a project, including the backs and bottoms. Thanks again.

-- Guy Kroll

That is sweet looking! Great thought on the inside of the drawers cause YES most women especially will check the inside of the drawers! What type of wood did you use?

The bench is made of curly cherry.

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

Todd some great tips. The design goes in before the project begins. And it’s not complete until its truly finished.

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