Notes From the Studio

Here's a quick glimpse at the making of a new version of our California Series of tables made from sun tanned poplar. This version is 7ft long and has plenty of room for most home or small office needs.

Here goes...

Glue it up...

Mark it out...

Cut it out...

Then ReCut it out cause you got so into it that you forgot to notice that the west coast was...

In our current culture of "get it cheap - get it fast - get it BIG - then get the upgrade," it's hard to avoid the perpetual feeling of lagging behind somehow. Or maybe I'm just the only one who has issues with the time it takes to finish things?

One of the biggest hindrances to getting this site started was my false perception that I needed to have 'this and that' done first, before I could show it to the world. I finally realized that 'this and that' will always be there. No matter how hard...

Here's one of those designs I ripped right out of a magazine. Well technically, my client messaged me the pic from her phone. Not sure what company it's from, but thanks for the idea;)

As always, I added a few twists and turns of my own to make it work for this particular situation. Now it's another design solution up my sleeve for the next time someone wants a less traditional (and very economical) 'frame' for their fireplace...

Happy Chestnut Roasting,
©MonkCarpentero™
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My car broke down this morning on the way to do some work. Whilst waiting for the tow truck under a big tree, I began to mope and sulk. Then I noticed the beauty of the tree I was under. If the Creator is able to make things like this then he can get me through days like this too...