roubo bookstand

[da_d]

hello members. my name is don and i have attached photos of a bookstand. the original bookstand was drawn up in the 1760's by Andre Roubo, was approximately 9" x 15" and plain. the attachment is of my rendering (larger, with additional positions and a carving) and a question of how festools quality could have enhanced it and any future project i may consider attempting.

I was, until last week, unaware of the festools brand and have since read about their tools. they seem to me to be a cut above and would like to know more. d

 

[jmbfestool]

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[SoonerFan]

Don,
Excellent work and welcome to FOG.

 

[fdeloncker]

Impressive. I have always loved when people incorporate tree designs into their work.

 

[Carl Prentiss]

Welcome to the FOG. Very impressive. I'd like to see more of your work. I'm a fan already.

 

[Vondawg]

Welcome...very nice! Looks awesome and you're making us happy with first post and lots of pictures...Wow always says that's the way to start off right.

 

[Paul G]

Welcome to FOG Don, really admire that piece. Took me a while to realize that was one solid board. Without seeing the tools you used when it's hard to say how a Festool could enhance this project beyond perhaps making your sanding less time consuming and dusty. Also if wanting to construct it from 4 boards instead of one the domino could help make the joints stronger. Other than that I feel like the student trying to advise the master.

 

[rich024]

Welcome.  Beautiful piece.  Look forward to seeing more

 

[bdiemer]

Beautiful carving, beautiful finish and stunning touch !!

 

[da_d]

to everyone in the Festools family, my name is don and i am writing to say thank you for the many views of my piece and the very kind comments.

i am not certain of forum etiquette so i wanted to ensure to say how much i appreciate the interest shown me. i will write again with one or two other pieces and pics. but for now, a cat i call Boz.

thank you again, d.