Category Archives: Design

Nightstand Design-Part 1

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Greg Merritt

In a recent post, OK rant, I addressed a complaint that Mr. Sellers does not go into enough detail as to the design of projects. Like I said in that previous post, design is not part of his promised package. … Continue reading →

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Embellishment

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I still don’t have a shop space up and running yet.  Unpacking from the move seems to be some sort of perverse Aesop’s fable.  No matter how many boxes I empty, the pile seems to grow by two-fold.  I’ll be … Continue reading →

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HB Tansu #3-Progress 1

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Greg Merritt

So the boy has decided that the tansu has some utility and has requested that I build one for him.  So I agreed.  Since he will be moving out in a few short years I thought an ultra-portable option would … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Design Notes

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I thought I would take some time and discuss a few key points pertaining to the structural design of the Chinese Gate Bench.  I designed this project from the ground up utilizing photos of antique benches and filling in the … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Progress 3

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Progress continues despite the frigid weather.  My little oil-filled space heater is getting a real workout.  I started my day by chopping and sawing the joinery in the remaining two legs.  After I finished that, I tackled the short end … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Progress 2

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Greg Merritt

As promised or threatened, depending on how you look at it, I have completed the formal proportional drawing for the Chinese Gate Bench.  When I design a project I first establish the controlling distance/dimension.  In this case, the height of … Continue reading →

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Chinese Gate Bench-Progress 1

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Greg Merritt

I’ve been kicking this project around for a while.  I’m not sure why, just other projects kept moving this one down the list.  We actually could use a bench here at the house by the front door and, besides, a … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Mini Tansu-Progress 2

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Greg Merritt

With the temperature in the single digits and the wind chill causing it to dip below zero, it took a few hours of running the space heater to obtain a reasonable bit of warmth in the shop.  I was able … Continue reading →

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Hillbilly Mini Tansu-Progress 1

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Greg Merritt

In my ongoing pursuit to develop a few key designs from which to work with, I have come up with this little cabinet.  Which continues my tansu theme.  Being that this is a basic square there are several configuration possibilities. … Continue reading →

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Stitch in Time Box-Progress 3

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

After an additional couple of hours I finished all of the lacing on the box.  Now I had to tackle the lid.  Even with all of my internet searching I wasn’t able to find any details on how these types … Continue reading →

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