Design Coincidence

Scott – I agree with you; most of us get inspiration from other objects we see – it’s pretty rare to have a new idea. Even G & G got their inspiration from the Japanese and Chinese cultures although they never went to Asia. I was in Pasadena for the Craftsmans Weekend and it was truly awesome and inspiring. I noticed that often their breadboard ends were proud of the surface, which I found interesting. I made a side trip and had the good fortune of meeting Sam Maloof after a tour of his property.

-- Phil in British Columbia

very interesting indeed.

it is nice that you get the opportunity to compare and give yourself a pat on the back for different elements that you used.

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

I’m with you, don’t think I’d be too bothered by it. I suppose the only problem I’d have is if it’s a design to be sold by the original craftsmans that’s copied and sold in the same market so as to lower sales. Being an amatuer, I would see it as a pretty cool compliment.

-- Jeff, South Carolina

I like yours better. I agree on the breadboard ends and the legs.
I always browse lots of pics on the web before designing my stuff, so to some degree, I’m pirating a little bit here & there…oh well. -SST

-- Accuracy is not in your power tool, it's in you

And all I am going to say is when I clicked on the first link, the one that is not yours, it said 404 not found. But I guess it’s my computer but the others above me obviously were able to link on it, so I should probably just keep my big mouth shut ! LOL!!! But I do like yours. Gosh my father would love something like this!

Oops on my part here Okay I simply came from my e-mail from a buddy, I am guilty of not noticing that you posted the picture here, although I did just try again and did not get the link, but I definitely like yours better!

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

We see dead web pages <g>

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

either way…nice project…I will have to bring you a bottle of Napa WINE…

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

Very cool Scott, nice job, I like yours better.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

The company that the top project comes from sells plans to other woodworkers products; i.e. I’ve purchased plans for Darrell Pearts Aurora Nightstand from them. I assume he gets a percentage of that. Could it be the original you drew your insperation from is what they are selling? Or is it simply “form follows function”?

BTW, I’m building the nightstand now, and the plans/instructions require through review and careful corrections before cutting. Lots of mistakes and inconsistancies; clearly no one took the time to review the package before printing them up and shipping them out.

Looks like some opportunist thought you were on a winner Scott. I think they were right.

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

As I recall the original had the sliding doors. My recollection is dim though. I have a pile of drawings with different versions.

I hope somebody is making money though. Heck, I made two and gave one away as a wedding present.

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

I like yours better!

-- Chip -- Manchester, Connecticut "When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."

Heck, I copy all the time ! But original enough that when I do there is usually differences in the project. Sometimes due to my skill limitations, or equipment limitations, or just plain gotta be different. I do this even when I have book plans on wooden toys. My theory being that the author made his projects to sell & time is money. Me….time means nothing. Example: Everyone has seen and many of us have made the waddling duck pull toy. I always modify it when I make it. The wings are seperate from the body & of contrasting wood. The duck not only waddles but it quacks as well hence the head is also seperate from the body & of contrasting wood. A toymaker making toys to sell simply cannot spend that kind of time on such details & still make a living. As my toys are donated to inner city kids at Christmas, I would be surprised if the toymaker would feel bad about the way I treat his design.

-- Lee

Scott, I agree with you on the tapered legs. Theirs looks a little top-heavy, whereas yours seems well proportioned.

-- Go STARS!