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Forum topic by tpastore posted 171 days ago 634 views 0 times favorited 12 replies Add to Favorites Watch
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tpastore

90 posts in 714 days


171 days ago

So last Friday I got a call from Bob Stevenson, the organizer for the San Diego “Design in Wood” juried show. He said that there was a problem with my jewelry box:

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Apprently, the bottom hinge siezed and when he started to open the door, the wood on the front of the box was starting to chip out. He did a quick repair but it meant that the door could not be opened for the judge that was making his/her way around the fair.

This is my first juried show and I am very proud of the box so I was crushed to find out that the judge would not be able to see all the detail on the inside.

It took a day but I finally recovered and was happy that the piece was selected from the many that were submitted. It will be seen by thousands of people at the largest woodworking show in America.

I am flying out to San Diego tomorrow and I am going to see what I can do to get the door open carefully while I am out there. I am really looking forward to seeing the other pieces and meeting some fellow woodworkers.

Tim

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savannah505

978 posts in 484 days


171 days ago

Excellent work and best of luck to you in the repair.

-- Dan Wiggins

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Myron Wooley

220 posts in 794 days


171 days ago

I’ll look for your piece when we go to the fair this year. I’ve seen some amazing woodworking there. Next door to the Design in Wood show is the student showcase- even the jr. high students can do some really nice work.

-- The days are long and the years are short...

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PurpLev

2763 posts in 547 days


171 days ago

aaarrrrrggg….. the irony…

that is a fantastic piece, I love the details.

hope you can get down to it, and revolve that issue quickly and painlessly. it deserves the proper viewings. good chance to find a couple of the SD LJs though :)

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

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sharad

719 posts in 703 days


171 days ago

Wish you a grand success in the show and in opening the door.
Sharad

-- patanjali

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3fingerpat

913 posts in 566 days


170 days ago

I will also be looking forward to seeing your project in person. We won’t be going there until near the end of the fair. If you are still in town, would love to meet you if you are available; good luck at the show, yours is a winner in my opinion.

-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"

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a1Jim

17023 posts in 475 days


170 days ago

good luck in the show

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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SCOTSMAN

2244 posts in 483 days


170 days ago

What a pity these things are so annoying after you have worked so hard this is a beautiful japanese style cabinet.Of course saying I am sorry to hear of your tragedy is of no use but, I feel your pain brother regards Alistair

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

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tpastore

90 posts in 714 days


170 days ago

Thanks all! I have made some plans to meet up with some ol’ high school and college friends I havent seen in a decade or two. Should be a good time!
Tim

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TopamaxSurvivor

3063 posts in 574 days


170 days ago

That’s a fantastic box, I jsut favored it for future reference. soprry to hear about the badkluck. Hope you have good luck with the fix!! :-))

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

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Don K.

1095 posts in 225 days


170 days ago

Sorry to hear of the bad luck. But it is a BEAUTIFUL jewelry box…..but this is still a “Glass is half full” situation…if “WITH” the bad luck, your attention to detail and craftsmanship still came through and it was picked to be in the show….so big congrats on that !!!

-- Don S.E. OK

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MsDebbieP

14171 posts in 1059 days


151 days ago

that’s too bad about the “glitch” and the damage to the door.

But, as you said, what an honour to be there in the first place!! Congrats on the accomplishment

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

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Karson

25806 posts in 1299 days


151 days ago

Sorry about the problems but I’m glad that you were selected to be there.

-- 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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