I finished the walnut cabinet on a stand a while ago and positioned in the lounge. To begin with, it looked great and I couldn't see anything that looked out of place. The cabinet itself was fairly chunky...as it was intended to be and the doors lined up perfectly.
Happy bunny so far...but the more I glanced at the stand, the less enthusiastic I became about it...it just didn't look right. The colour contrast was too great, but the most annoying thing is that the legs (at 32mm square) are just a mite too chunky.
The more I glanced at it, the more certain I became that something had to be done.
So last Saturday, some more legs and rails in English Walnut were cut (well over size) and are now quietly conditioning in the 'shop. With any luck and a following wind, the new stand will be a nice little project for next winter.
In the meantime, I have to finish off the current Japanese lamp by making the shoji panels (frames are already made) then repeat the performance by re-making the panels on another lamp (this time in English Oak), then make a curved door, wall hung cabinet in Oak...
Wish I had a Kit Kat.
6 comments:
I disagree. Your original posting shows pleasing dimensions and color contrasts. The stand enhances the cabinet. Masterful work!
Bruce Mack
I sit there in the evening, having a glass or three of vino collapso with a few nibbles and I can see it out of the corner of my eye. There's just something about that isn't quite right when it's seen 'in the wood', especially from the side view where the thickness of the legs is quite apparent. Any way, the walnut's been cut now and although the new stand will be much the same, it may well differ in one or two aspects....
From what I see in the image of just that small portion it looks well balanced to me, but ultimately we need to be happy with the result of our craftsmanship. I would love to see full photography of the project if you would be willing.
Having one's own pieces at home can be a mixed blessing, the hypercritical eye can be an unfortunate distraction. I made a two-tiered set of drawers, that live just beyond the end of my bed. They are Kauri and Black Beech, both wonderful Kiwi timbers. The Kauri is recycled but from long uninterrupted wall panels from an old villa, thus not a blemish to be seen. The Beech had been sitting around for some time. I digress. The Beech carcase has mitred corners, where the top meets the side. Despite some carefully inserted floating tenons, sometimes known as dominoes, had started to drift apart. Whilst small, the unpleasant openings were an unfortunate visual start to the new day. Many more than one day passed, when I took to it with an old climbing rope and some heavy-duty cardboard corner pieces. An 8:1 set up pulled it all back together, some plugged screws and glue added to the mix and now it just awaits some oil. I wake contented.
Chuck; if you'd care to scroll through the Photo section on my FB 'Wilton Woodwork' page, there's a couple of shots of the completed cabinet (with a walnut frame) showing a front and rear view.
Annonymous; thanks for that detailed comment, much appreciated. I know the feeling about pieces that once completed don't look quite 'right'....the latest post 'Walkabout' is a prime example. Once 've found a suitable bit of Oak, a new door will be in the offing once I get a round tuit and if you're unaware what a round tuit is, Google is your friend!
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