A Thread for Fine Design

[dale]

This may be a case of a master turner strutting his stuff, and from what I have read about Sören Berger after stefanq's post he does a lot of demonstration work to exemplify his craft.
Here is a quote from the Mint Museum of Craft and Design website:

"Turned-wood objects embody a provocative combination of the natural and the manmade. The dialogue between an artist and the wood on the lathe is a balancing act between precise control and the forms of chance, a collaboration of hand, machine, mind and matter. The allure of a turned-wood piece resonates from the interaction of the material's inherent beauty and the turner's mastery of technique, concept and form".
Those among us who have turned wood would probably agree it is a specialized part of woodworking that requires years to master, and what he does in this video is ultra difficult.

As for the larger issue of blatant waste. I don't think it can ever hurt to have this pointed out.
My last residence on Gabriola Island had rainwater collection as its only water source.
I can tell you how tuned in you get to how people waste water, even if it is something a simple as running the tap constantly as you brush your teeth.
It makes me wonder how much energy I have caused to be wasted in the posting, storing, distribution and viewing of this Thread.
I guess I better make em count.
So while we are on the subject
Wild Lilac burl turnings
Hap Sakwa

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[solo]

Not quite fine design, but a great idea.

[mitcorb]

Where's the beer slot?

[brookefox]

Stemmed beer mugs are the latest, man.

[bmike]

i'd think moving that slot out closer to the end of the armrest would be better, more room for arm resting... and all.

[dale]

As a dedicated wino, I love em.
do you remember these

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[brookefox]

@mitcorb said:

Where's the beer slot?

This might be more of what you are looking for...

http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-Cup-Holders-to-your-Resin-Adirondack-Chair/?ALLSTEPS

[Hieru]

Monoblock........Nooooooooooooo!

[simon le bon]

*s

[simon le bon]

So nice bad taste

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[simon le bon]

Amazing Staircases Photography (clic to link)
and a wonderful site: MORFES

etc..

+++ *s

[dale]

I like using hand tools. (Paul Julius Martus)
http://www.coroflot.com/designmartus

[dale]

http://bradfordwaughdesign.com
Nulla Bike

[dale]

http://www.yankodesign.com
Designer: Li Jianye

How to make a memorable entrance. The piano doorbell.

[dale]

Tougher than leather by: Greece is for Lovers
I wonder if this would help me stay on one of these....
http://greeceisforlovers.com

[dale]

Couldn't resist another Greece is for Lovers
( P.S. Although this is a photo not a rendering, I love it for the subtle use of D.O.F which I think is highly overused in renderings lately IMHO)
http://greeceisforlovers.com
Martini glass with an accessorized Olive Hook

[dale]

A brilliant idea, but I apologize for the link to one of the single worst websites I have ever witnessed. http://www.nieuweheren.com

[dale]

If you live in a mouse-less world, then you won't get this.
(Apparently Sarah Dery did this as a student work, and I couldn't find a link to a website on her.)

[dale]

VanDusen Botanical Gardens Visitor Centre by Perkins and Will http://www.perkinswill.com/

[dale]

Another project by the company that did the pre-fab roof system for VanDusen
http://www.structurecraft.com/#
The Princeton Bridge