Category Archives: Design

Tables and Seating in Hillbilly Proportions

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I’m a big fan of designing my projects based upon proportions.  Not that I have an issue with a dimensional approach, I just find proportions give me a framework within to work.  Up to this point my designs have begun with … Continue reading →

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New Design Resource for Woodworkers

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Originally posted on Design Matters:
? I’m excited to announce the launching of a new website, http://www.byhandandeye.com. Jim Tolpin and I have teamed up again to create an on-line resource for woodworkers to improve their design skills. The new website…

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Coat Hooks and Art?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I consider art to be something that is created explicitly to satisfy an aesthetic or to fulfill a deep-seated vision of the artist.  It takes a certain quality of vision to create true art.  As such, I don’t consider myself … Continue reading →

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Honey Do-Kitchen Island-Part 1

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Greg Merritt

My wife has wanted a kitchen island for a lot of years.  A lot of years.  Its been my ongoing shame that I have yet been able to provide her with one.  The kitchen in our old house was just … Continue reading →

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 Extrapolation 

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Extrapolate…extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable. Edit 01/25/16 My reference to “plans” in the following is … Continue reading →

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Bookcase-Progress 11-the Details

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Greg Merritt

OK, this is my final final post on this bookcase.  There was a comment or two in my last post pointing out and inquiring about my edge treatment to inside corners.  This set me to thinking about what I do … Continue reading →

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Bookcase-Progress 1-Design

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Greg Merritt

As we continue the never-ending unpacking of boxes and putting away of stuff, it has become apparent that the Hillbilly household is in immediate need of a bookcase.  This of course means that the nightstands have been bumped from the … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 4

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Well, now I have a completed design for the nightstand.  I’ve been calling it a nightstand because that is my intended use for it.  Obviously its just a little table with a drawer and could be pressed into service for … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 3

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Greg Merritt

In my last post I finished up with a front elevation for the nightstand and a promised to explain how I arrived at the final decorative details.  Before I go into that, I think I should move forward and show … Continue reading →

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Nightstand Design-Part 2

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I ended my last post with a final sketch that was ready for refining into a workable design.  Before I go into the next stage I want to talk a little bit about proportions. I design all of my projects … Continue reading →

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