Tenth time is the charm
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Decided to try my hand at modeling a unique stool first made by Gary Rogowski, founder of the Northwest Woodworking Studio, in Portland, Oregon. Japanese furniture and the work of James Krenov heavily influenced Gary's design, which has curved, splayed legs and stretchers with angled shoulders for the tenons. Modeling the stretchers and the through mortises in the legs was a major challenge. But I think I came pretty close on the tenth try. A couple of the tenons still don't fit as snugly as they might, though.
Let me know what you think.
Best,
dh
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I've seen this stool before, and always loved the simple, elegant lines. Nice work, and thanks for sharing.
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I think I remeber this from FWW. I like it too. Will you build it? If so, post a pic!!
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Michael,
I doubt that I'll build one. Modeling the stretchers was enough of a challenge for me. (And truth be told, I think Gary Rogowski has made better-looking pieces.)
Best,
dh -
Nice work, David.
I agree with you. Gary has done some much better looking pieces. that sideboard with the inlaid gingko leaves and the Arts and Crafts bed are a couple.
So two nits for you. You knew you could count on me.
First, those legs could all be instances of the same component instead of four separate components. And the dowels through the seat into the legs should be components and most likely ought to be instances of the same component.
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Dave,
Gotta love those nits. Good catches.
Best,
dh
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