STL180: Designing Without Drawing
Question 1: From Cameron: I\u2019m thinking of making a bench inspired by Mark Edmundson\u2019s \u201cModern Danish Cord Bench\u201d from issue #194-Nov/Dec 2007. I\u2019m want to stretch the width to 6\u2019 to use at my 7\u2019 table. \xa0Will the front and rear rails be enough to support 4 well fed adults or will I have a hilarious story to tell for the next 30 year about the thanksgiving collapse of 2019?
- Mark Edmundson\u2019s \u201cModern Danish Cord Bench\u201d from issue #194-Nov/Dec 2007
- Strategies For Building Stronger Furniture by Mike Korsak #269\u2013July/August 2018 Issue
Question 2: From Mark: I saw a video where Matt Wajda drew a tool chest, full scale by hand. \xa0Is this a common method? I draw Architecture for a living, I am tired of drawing. \xa0I\u2019m not interested in SketchUp, I already spend way too much time with AutoCAD. Woodworking is my release. I completely understand that you can work issues out on paper long before you even touch a board. \xa0I am curious about designing without drawing. Does anyone you know use a design process that does not involve drawing?
- Behind the Design: Tim Coleman\u2019s Arabesque by Tim Coleman and Ben Strano #270\u2013Sep/Oct 2018 Issue
- Mike's post showing the 1/4-piece mirror trick
Segment: Shop Resolutions
- Mike - Learn a new skill this year
- Anissa - Draw every day
- Ben - Finish working on his shop, and start working in his shop\u2026 by May
Question 3: From Andy: Any idea how to go about achieving the finish in the attached image? I\u2019ve never seen a finish like this one that\u2019s pretty vibrant, yet maintains the appearance of the grain. Is it just a watered down paint?
Question 4: From Bob: I have some Japanese chisels that I\u2019m starting to use. \xa0About 3/16\u201d behind the edge of the blade is a cove. When you grind back to that cove, the back will no longer be flat. \xa0Do you have to toss the chisel out at that point?
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