KathieB Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, jaxenro said: I am less worried about the time from China to Atlanta than Atlanta to my house It wasn't a travel book, was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 I bought a 1921 dime from a seller in Texas - Atlanta sent it to NJ and then it came back - sometimes I see a book go into Atlanta and sit 7 to 10 days before it comes out again I don't know why Atlanta is so bad but whenever I see a package go there I cross my fingers where it will be sent next A few weeks ago a third party delivery service dropped a USPS package on my porch. They didn't miss by a house or two - it was for Alabama so a whole state away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) Starting to come together - no oil on the parts that still need gluing Edited August 1, 2021 by jaxenro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 I had originally planned to have the back dip almost as much as the front but now looking at it am thinking of just a slight dip like the ends? what do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I realize it's a mini, but the housewife who will have to change the linens will appreciate having both sides the same depth so she won't have to risk falling over the side to tuck the linens in the back side before she slides the bed back against the wall. Since it's being made in a home workshop I'm assuming the family has no troupe of servants to do it for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I agree with Holly. Have pity on the lady of the house. Besides, the photo examples all have low back, and a high back may end up looking like an uncomfortable settee rather than a bed. Sometimes the first idea is the best. A friend once gave me a t-shirt that read: Art is knowing when to stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Still a long ways to go but this is a mock up of one of the ends before adding the cap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 and a nice preliminary gloppy coat of oil soaking in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 47 minutes ago, jaxenro said: and a nice preliminary gloppy coat of oil soaking in Beautiful graining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Burl is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 It is but I wish I had used the madrone. This mahogany is really brittle and chips horribly I have been saving some sanding dust to make a filler for the worst chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 messed up the other end the curve is shallower am hoping the fancy grain will let it be overlooked and i don't want to tear it down and redo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 29 minutes ago, jaxenro said: messed up the other end It's the little oopsies that say "This item was made with caring (if slightly clumsy) hands." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Didn't you say at the outset this design was originally built in a "home workshop"? What says made in a loving home better than such a minor "oops"? And once it's dressed with finials and bedding and pillows, who will notice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 Me I will notice. As long as I have it it will bug me. But not enough to redo it just enough not to keep it around I need to finish off the mission bed end tables next so I want to get this done. I cut the parts for those a while ago and never finished them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 making the front piece i let the natural curve of the bent wood set the curve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 I keep thinking what a great chair and sofa set this would make sort of a neoclassical craftsman style with dark burl and curved lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 With leather upholstery. I wonder if you could color the chamois detail cloth the automotive supply stores sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 There is a seller on eBay with a 1 oz goatskin that works really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 I didn't like how the other one looked so I made it a shallow curve only the front is veneered so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Tried a beeswax/oil finish on top need to buff it off it is a little sticky Holly sent me some nice burgundy velvet then I found about two yards of royal blue cotton velvet I had, am undecided which I will use I love the grain and color though of the wood Edited August 12, 2021 by jaxenro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, jaxenro said: ...burgundy velvet then I found about two yards of royal blue cotton velvet I had, am undecided which I will use I love the grain and color though of the wood Either color with that stain will make it pop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxenro Posted August 12, 2021 Author Share Posted August 12, 2021 Agreed I like the red with the wood but I think the blue with the green agate balls might be better. Blue and green seems to harmonize better than red and green but then again I am color blind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 Red and green are color complements, meaning that on the color chart they are across from one another. Blue and green are next to each other on the color chart, so both combinations are good, depending on the shade of blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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