The Twist of Variables

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Excellent article Scott.

It struck me constantly as I read that your attitude if not philosophy would be the same if you were analysing  a piece of timber and thinking how best to utilise its characteristics and what tools would best assist you to bring out its potential.

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[My reactions to your article may have been reinforced because I had just finished water cleaning an old length of  Australian RedGum Railway Sleeper. Looking at the red tones and grain structures  shimmering in the water I was thinking if and how it could be perhaps used in making a twin screw vice in a workbench I am planning.]
 
Untidy Shop said:
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Excellent article Scott.

It struck me constantly as I read that your attitude if not philosophy would be the same if you were analysing  a piece of timber and thinking how best to utilise its characteristics and what tools would best assist you to bring out its potential.

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[My reactions to your article may have been reinforced because I had just finished water cleaning an old length of  Australian RedGum Railway Sleeper. Looking at the red tones and grain structures  shimmering in the water I was thinking if and how it could be perhaps used in making a twin screw vice in a workbench I am planning.]


Thats exactly the whole point. Finishing is situational. It is different every time. Glad it hit you square. Thanks.
 
Great article, Scott.  As I read the article, I was reminded of Thich Nhat Hanh when he so ever so softly spoke of "inviting the gong to sound".  It's like opening a dialog with the work rather than telling the work piece what to deliver. 

 
Sparktrician said:
Great article, Scott.  As I read the article, I was reminded of Thich Nhat Hanh when he so ever so softly spoke of "inviting the gong to sound".  It's like opening a dialog with the work rather than telling the work piece what to deliver. 

Excellent take. Submitting to it is part of the deal. Humility is a big part of craft.
 
On the hotel project I agonized over half a shade variation from sample to finished pieces. Justin who was doing the install asked me if I was on crack, he thought I lost it I was so angry with myself for not "getting it right". When all was said and done that slight shade change made the entrie room look better.

I tell people to spray with their ears, I will hear an issue long before I'll see it.

Tom

 
tjbnwi said:
On the hotel project I agonized over half a shade variation from sample to finished pieces. Justin who was doing the install asked me if I was on crack, he thought I lost it I was so angry with myself for not "getting it right". When all was said and done that slight shade change made the entrie room look better.

I tell people to spray with their ears, I will hear an issue long before I'll see it.

Tom

Tom

I agree, it is a sensory experience. And if the finish is off by a little, its off by a lot.

We know our 395's so well that we can feel any hiccups coming down the line before they actually get there...
 
Really great article (although I am tempted to say editorial). And as it always seems to go, so very relevant. I am in the finishing stages of a custom wardrobe for a customer and with a huge pit in my stomach I reached for my (dust covered) Graco Fine Finish gun. Talk about stress!!!! but I am pleased with the results probably because I really, really exaggerated my prep work through the build process. Thanks for the reassurance that i haven't lost my mind completely......

JPF

PS: I just signed up for your newsletter, thanks again!
 
JPF Woodworking said:
Really great article (although I am tempted to say editorial). And as it always seems to go, so very relevant. I am in the finishing stages of a custom wardrobe for a customer and with a huge pit in my stomach I reached for my (dust covered) Graco Fine Finish gun. Talk about stress!!!! but I am pleased with the results probably because I really, really exaggerated my prep work through the build process. Thanks for the reassurance that i haven't lost my mind completely......

JPF

PS: I just signed up for your newsletter, thanks again!

It's universal...I have been writing alot lately about the "psychology" of finishing and turning that fear into healthy respect to make it fun. Post up some pics of your project!
 
Your article was so on point that I bookmarked it for perpetual reuse.

Thanks!
 
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