On 3/13/2013 1:21 PM, Lee Michaels wrote:


"Swingman" wrote in message
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All parts done, sanding and glue-up and it's toast.

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Looking good there Karl.

I know that you are making some "matching" chairs. To my critical eye,
I am sure I would notice the difference. I suppose that most people
would not. Is that in any way a concern for the clients?

To be clear about this, the reason I would notice the difference is that
I always go under the furniture to see how it was put together. Between
actually building furniture and inspecting it enough, I know my way
around this topic. My wife, who is a quilter, can look at any quilt and
tell you all kinds of details that I would never guess. So, if you have
special knowledge, this kind of thing becomes easy. But most people
just don't notice the details that much.





For beginners, Karl did not use the big ass staples to hold the front
legs like the factory did, these chairs are far superior to the factory
sets.

"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote

For beginners, Karl did not use the big ass staples to hold the front legs
like the factory did, these chairs are far superior to the factory sets.

Exactly my point! His is a far superior product. Most people would not
notice the difference. I think I would. Just because I get nosy and stick
my head underneath the wood furniture item to see what it is made of. If
they looked identical, and I just looked under one, I wouldn't notice. But
if I looked at two and saw a difference, I would immediately investigate al
the chairs.

I am also sensitive to colors. And if the finish was just a little off, I
would probably notice it.

I should mention that I knew a guy who worked for a local finish company.
His job was to match a finish with anything that somebody brought through
the door. He was very good. The finishes were tricky and involved. But if
you wanted a match, they would mix it up for you. You would bring in some
scrap and they would put several different mixes onto the wood. A day or
two later, they would have it perfect. Or if you were in a hurry, they
would dry the finish with a hair dryer. I have seen a number of repaired
and replacement furniture with absolutely perfect matches. He had an eye. I
could never do that.

On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 4:22:33 PM UTC-6, Leon wrote:

For beginners, Karl did not use the big ass staples to hold the front legs like the factory did, these chairs are far superior to the factory sets.

On a similar note, much of today's upholstered furniture has lots of stapled butt joints, often with no glue, no dowels, etc. Sometimes there's a thin ply piece spanning a butt joint, with only staples attaching the ply.

For anyone, I recommend finding the much better made old furniture and have it reupholstered. For a woodworker, once the upholsterer removes the old fabric/padding, you can repair any internal damage/loose joints properly, if the upholsterer doesn't repair wood parts (Some don't. They just cover up what's there, unless otherwise instructed).

..... Or maybe we could send our broken furniture to Karl and he'll repair it, really well, - for free?

Sonny

On Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:06:03 -0500, Swingman wrote:

All parts done, sanding and glue-up and it's toast.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1113554...30218 8892418

Good deal, they look really nice.

I have made a few chair like objects, one was so uncomfortable that it
couldn't have been used as an electric chair for fear of cruel and unusual
punishment.

basilisk

On 3/13/13 1:06 PM, Swingman wrote:
All parts done, sanding and glue-up and it's toast.

https://picasaweb.google.com/1113554...30218 8892418



Dey sho iz purdy!


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All parts done, sanding and glue-up and it's toast.

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Looks great Karl!!

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