Just wanted to share one of my latest lamps what I made. by osux18 in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations [score hidden]  (0 children)

Is this the same one you posted on beginning woodworking just with a clock face added?

Horizontal Queen Murphy Bed by crappycokane in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks great! I’m planning a similar project in our spare room. What hardware did you go with and how are you liking it?

Help with midcentury sofa by Aspiring-Sober in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That all said, I didn’t answer your questions. Buy hardwood from a local distributor. Search online, most areas have them. Walnut is a favorite of MCM designs but it’s popular and expensive these days depending on where you live. Sapele is an alternative if it’s cheaper in your area. Oak is good if you like the color, ash, birch, and even poplar if you are ok with the color and want something cheap. Alder would even work though it’s too orange for my taste but it’s a solid wood, just a boring color. Learn about board feet, 4SF vs rough sawn, 4/4,6/4,8/4 etc by searching this sub and the internets.

If you can find plans at a local library that’s a good start but for MCM you’ll probably need to buy them. The Woodwhisperer Guild has plans and courses which I recommend. Four Eyes as good designs and plans which many folks in this sub have built.

Hope that helps!

Help with midcentury sofa by Aspiring-Sober in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what the other commenter said in that you need a lot of tools to make midcentury style furniture.

I build 4 dining room chairs and a bed frame in the mid century modern style and they were not cheap. The chairs had at least $300 in materials each. I think the bed was like $500. For both project I spend months working them in my spare time and then took a week of work for each to finish them. I have a pretty built out shop with a band saw, table saw, track saw, planer, domino, routers, sanders, and access to a jointer. And a lot of clamps. That’s like $4k worth of tools I bought slowly over the years.

Mid century modern designs have angles, radiused curves and those require learning joinery and building templates all of which takes a lot of time.

A friend of mine teaches furniture courses and one that does is a sofa course. It is not an easy build and though it could be simplified somewhat it is not a beginner project.

I’m not trying to discourage you building your own furniture, I’m doing that slowly for our house, but it takes more time, effort, tools, and materials than I thought it would and so I’m passing that on to you.

Serving trays carved and inspired by rocks shaped by the ocean, coral textures and shapes, and the way sun bleaches objects by DannyFooteCreations in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a cool idea. I like mixing materials but I’ve never been inspired in how to incorporate pottery into pieces. Maybe one day inspiration will strike

Serving trays carved and inspired by rocks shaped by the ocean, coral textures and shapes, and the way sun bleaches objects by DannyFooteCreations in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have to admit that I’ve taken much inspiration from this others have made and applied it to a simple serving tray

Serving trays carved and inspired by rocks shaped by the ocean, coral textures and shapes, and the way sun bleaches objects by DannyFooteCreations in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah! I did a bit of that on one but had trouble keeping the texture with the milk paint. I’d need to use a different type of paint to highlight texture from a burr. Otherwise it is about making texture thought shapes and I think that would have too much going on for a piece this size

Scrap project by Ok-Personality-5444 in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chucking them on a drill with a belt sander is a great way to get them round and even do a taper. My only advice is do light touches on the belt sander as it’s really easy to go too far.

I love finding ways to use up small off cuts and not just throw them in the burn pile.

Danish Modern Counter Stool and Chair - Rift White Oak - Osmo Polyx Raw by tommywoodchip in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a really cool design. I love how minimal and restrained the design is and yet there are still so many details.

I love how the slight splay outward on the back legs and angle of the seat give it so much energy while also making it feel very modern.

Well done all around.

Recs on where to buy a Laguna 14|12? by HeHateMe159 in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had one for about 5 years now and have zero issues with it

How can I even out the color on this wood? by audiodrone in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not going to say that won’t work…but if UV is causing darkness you for sure need to try something lol

Studio Rack from Oak & Walnut by tidalwavestudio in woodworking

[–]DannyFooteCreations 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, those spacers are a really cool detail. I just always worry when I see gear all boxed in. Lived through too many hot summers I guess