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	but Lunchbox	1 Relevance	12 years ago	Eameshead	General discussion
	but Lunchbox Are your recent posts not just as predictable as the ones you claim to hate the most? I thought Heath's thread on authenticity was worthwhile. It was an interesting question. But you seem to have more fun randomly torching information seekers. Can't say I don't share some of your frustration along those lines. As I SO enjoyed Sofia's contributions. I appreciated that you shared your distain for her rant. So I guess we all cherry pick what we want to get upset with, and when. Its only a thread though, its not like anybody is twisting your arm to keep looking at the train wreck, if that is what you think it is. One thing I have learned as a teacher is that everybody is on a different place on the learning curve, and it takes a huge amount of patience to deal with the repetition. But we can't simply assume that everybody is in the same ship as it leaves the shore. There will always be new people asking the same questions.
	My heart goes out to you,...	1 Relevance	17 years ago	HPau	General discussion
	My heart goes out to you,... My heart goes out to you, its incredibly difficult sometimes. I am having some success but only after a long time and a lot of struggle, I would advise you to carry on and stay true to yourself and your ideas, you're in the fortunate position of being able, potentially at least, to love your job. A rare thing these days. There are cheaper materials and under-utilised techniques that can be exploited to make profit without compromising quality. My skills aren't a quarter of what I would like them to be, but when I meet someone who claims to be a cabinet maker and who slaps together chipboard fitted kitchens I have this urge to punch anything, anywhere somewhere in the face. Absolute best wishes to you. PS there are customers out there who won't balk at $800.00 for a dining chair, if its worth it. And they might not be who you expect or behave or look like what people imagine.
	Thanks	1 Relevance	17 years ago	SDR	General discussion
	Thanks Tim. So, the planter is original to the house, and built onto the front wall ? Maybe the thing to do is look at disassembling it course by course, leaving the back portion alone so as not to disturb the house wall, and lower the brick until three or four courses remain -- after which a bench seat of wood or concrete could be built in place, or shop-built and installed on the new "plinth." A seat back of wood could be built to cover the existing back portion of the planter.
	funny	1 Relevance	12 years ago	Eameshead	General discussion
	funny Funny when a work of art or design can still win you over, even though it annoys the hell out of you, or disturbs you. I guess that's another thing that happens a little differently in design than it does in art. Or is it the same? At this point, for me, most "art" falls into three categories: 1) Its bad, and I intuitively look away without even realizing it. 2) It's bland, like wallpaper. So same result. I don't even see it. 3) It persists. Sometimes because of aspects like Heath describes above. Or sometimes because it's just inspiringly beautiful, in a way unseen before. Then it's a matter of how long it can persist, and stay alive and interesting. The best stuff stays alive forever (of course). But on the learning curve, standards are always evolving. So yesterday's profound becomes tomorrow's invisible. I may have gotten off track here. (Shocker huh?) It's just because I can't keep up with Heath's or Gropius's intelligent historical references.
	Mark...	1 Relevance	13 years ago	Eameshead	General discussion
	Mark... woody is probably right. The splints are thin and probably got dinged up during use, and not too many people would keep a bloody splint around. It was mostly that mine didn't have a wrapper, and was found in a garage, and did not look like it was in mint condition. If mine has been used, it probably only survived because it was fairly clean. It may be a stretch, BUT THAT SPECK LOOKS LIKE BLOOD! It's dark red. And looks kinda like what happens when you cut your hand and keep working on something and you get a little blood on it. I've done that a million times. But there is really no way to know, short of a forensic test. Regarding the "which way does it go" question Mark... I always say "there is no such thing as a dumb question". uh huh.... So the small end has to be for one's heel, and the wide end is to support the thigh. It goes on the back of your "leg". I'm such a sucker for these set ups..... I like the Ray Eames story. Especially the part about Bonanza. We always knew Ray called the shots...
	I agree, the Mollers	1 Relevance	14 years ago	Spanky	General discussion
	I agree, the Mollers would be easier to do, so start with them. I think the hardest part is wrapping the rails neatly and as tightly as possible, cramming in those last few wraps at the end. And making sure you don't do any overlaps or twists anywhere, and making yourself undo the weave and fix any thing you miss! I hated having to do that when I first started and in fact I did skip fixing some overlaps on an early chair or two that I still have. Someday I'll redo those chairs. It only shows when you turn it over, but still. Now I'm in the habit of feeling each wrap as I do it to make sure it's right. Also, I have learned the hard way to rotate the spool of cord as I weave, so that it doesn't get so tightly twisted that it doubles over on itself. I used to spend a lot of time undoing those kinks.
	Like it	1 Relevance	17 years ago	LuciferSum	General discussion
	Like it The Neo is broad and low, so it won't impede too much of the vistas between rooms. However, the size of the piece will provide a clear delineation between the rooms. The only thing that might be an issue is if you get the sofa with a dark slipcover, it might be sort of heavy and massive. Your space is bright and airy, so a lighter fabric would work better. You will probably also find that you have a bit more leeway to float the sofa further from the wall. Jamming items against the wall can make spaces feel smaller - because it feels less thought out/planned. Giving pieces space to breathe is essential. Even a 48" entryway into the seating area will be enough for people to navigate. (beautiful cabinets btw!)
	The evolution of restoration	1 Relevance	18 years ago	Ark of Decorati...	General discussion
	The evolution of restoration glassartist Not only do you seem to be a person of many talents but you are also very modest. In my original posting I stated then when an object was restored it was done in such a fashion that should a improved method become available in the future the work that had been done could be undone and the new method applied. I believe this covers your statement regarding what is correct in 2008. The people I had restore my glass (Venturella Studio NYC) are the same people who worked for the Morse Gallery in Winter Park, Florida on the Tiffany Studio glass and they seem to have a different attitude than you (perfection is the key word) and are also not "jacks of all trades". They do one thing and they do it "correctly". Once again if in some way I have offended your sense of dignity please accept my sincere apologies.
	Teak	1 Relevance	18 years ago	Riki	General discussion
	Teak That teak deck is really beautiful! I really don't like how fake the Trex stuff looks either but pressure treated lumber warps down here in South Carolina in the heat and humidity no matter how diligent you are with the sealants. SDR- that picture of the t-beam thing is the top hand rail that goes around the decking and the balusters (bannisters?) are inserted up inside it. That one that I pictured was the only "plain" one on their website. The other options all have ogee edges or other various molding effects that just looked Colonial or Arts & Crafts-ish to me. I hadn't really thought about this Trex stuff sagging. I thought one of its main selling points was that it was supposed to be so durable.
	i do enjoy	1 Relevance	19 years ago	glassartist	General discussion
	i do enjoy when this type of subject comes up. i consider collecting in general barely defensible at best and ocd at worst. it brings out absurd justifications and "glass house" scenarios come to mind. i collect large things i dont need is not the best soap box from which to critisize those who collect small things they dont need. you could argue that these smaller items are more environmentally friendly collectables than their full size counterparts. and even the function arguement is debatable. there are sophisticated cultures that had existed for long periods with nary a chair in sight. and yes i am one of the absurd collectors i speak of. my best defense of what i do is not to come down on other variants of the same thing.
	I dunno...I've done this, my...	1 Relevance	19 years ago	Fungus Mungus (USA)	General discussion
	I dunno...I've done this, my... I dunno...I've done this, my mom's done this...we just shrugged it off and resold what we'd bought. My mom got a great deal on a really nice pitching wedge. Got it in the mail and it was for a left-handed golfer. 🙂 I once bought a vintage sax thinking I was getting a steal, only to find out it was a "high pitch" horn, meaning it is impossible to play in tune with modern instruments. Traded it to a guy who had a thing for silver saxes for a bedraggled-looking, but usable sax. I ended up selling it for 2 times what I paid for the high pitch sax. Be a grown-up about it and take your lumps. You'll get most of your money back, if even on Craigslist. Of course, a sax and a golf club is easier to hide than a full dining set. 😉 fm
	Dear Martin,	1 Relevance	20 years ago	koen	General discussion
	Dear Martin, First of all, it would be a blatant distortion of the facts if this vase (whatever the outcome) would be considered anything but "design by:DA Forum". My role in it is simply to contribute with my skills in sketching, some of my knowledge in the design process and of technical limitations and challenges. I would leave the depth or height of the concave/convex surfaces open to discussion and also to the stage following a common choice, which is the prototyping. The same thing should be said about the size of the vase. Rightly so, nobody but the initial "Patrick" proposal has indicated size. I think that we should discuss that point when we have made a choice. As far as the use of two materials is concerned, it is still an option. I like your idea of making both versions.
	Depreciation and contrariness	1 Relevance	22 years ago	Olive	General discussion
	Depreciation and contrariness I think for me it's the fact that a car is worth less the moment you sign the papers; that it is 'used up' like toothpaste rather than gaining in value and appreciation like art or design objects. Yeah, yeah, I know you can trump me with the ephemeral nature of a car's design as it so often typifies a time period. But I guess it's also my contrariness in not wanting to be caught up in what seems a mass obsession with the automobile. My husband has an emotuional bond with his Jeep YJ that I always find a bit creepy. And when I consider the time and money that has gone into the thing over the years to keep it running, I really just don't get it. I will gladly admit, though that it's a blast to go 4-wheelin' in! So for me, a car is a tool much like a telephone or a lawnmower, it does it's job and as long as it's efficient, functional and reliable I'm happy with it.
	Tom	1 Relevance	15 years ago	glassartist	General discussion
	Tom regardless of whether you are a dealer or not, you may have issues with all commerce (even trading excepted) by your choice of the word greed. Anybody that manufactures, retails, or sells their expertise and services (doctors, plumbers etc) is doing the same thing that you did. While I am not crazy about this system, I reserve the term greed for the outstandingly wealthy who still crave more. I don't think you are in much danger with your clock and sculpture. I imagine the truly greedy would laugh at the minor scale of your dealings. Hoarding on the other hand is a serious mental health issue, if you, like many here, tend that way. Then potential value becomes one of an endless stream of "reasons" to acquire. Hoarding can look like greed, but it is something else altogether. Of course, if you are of modest means and could really use the money, and are going to sell them directly, then you have nothing to worry about.
	Walnut and cane folding chairs... not the ubiquitous ones: any thoughts on origin?	1 Relevance	11 years ago	staceyneil	Identification
	We recently bought a bunch of furniture from an estate including two early Wegner wishbone chairs and Borge Mogensen J39 chairs. There are also two of these chairs. At first I assumed they were the Yugoslavian knock-offs, but they are not. For one thing, they are real walnut (not stained beech or whatever the Yugoslavian ones are) and the joinery and caning are very well done. I'll attach a photo from a Norwegian site of the identical chair. Anyone have any clues?