Ron Ankeny Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 I like the sense of accomplishment that I get when I achieve a goal or finish an undertaking. No matter what the accomplishment, I get a warm fuzzy from experiencing success and knowing I gave it my best shot. Here's a picture of one of the ways I kill time in the off season when I am not dry firing or loading ammo. It's a "chest on chest" that I made while tinkering around in the shop. Solid walnut throughout, polished brass and porcelain pulls, dovetail drawers...I am glad it's finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Is this the result of watching too many "New Yankee Workshop" reruns? Either way, well done! -ld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Ron, This former fulltime cabinet maker is impressed! I don't do woodworking fulltime anymore, but I still have a 600 sqft. work shop with all the goodies. Your project looks like it turned out REALLY nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 looks great! good job. lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted February 9, 2004 Author Share Posted February 9, 2004 I have two heros, TGO and Norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titandriver Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Man, if that's "tinkering" just think what you could do if you really put your mind to it!!! My brother owns a cabinent shop and puts out some incredible stuff, I'm sure he would like what you built! See ya in Dubois sometime this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hey QuicksDraw! Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Talent comes in all forms. You have lots of it if you call that tinkering. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORCA Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Great looking chest! I love wood working, its very relaxing. I'm more of a Roy Underhill man myself, I think I'm rebelling against my control system engineering day job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted February 9, 2004 Share Posted February 9, 2004 Great looking project, you should be proud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajarrel Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 It looks great. I hope my wife doesn't see it dj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Wow. Beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Ron If that pro shooting career never happens you might try custom furniture construction. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Solid Walnut. Sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Ron...you gamer...that picture only shows two sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Ron...you gamer...that picture only shows two sides. Yeah ... it could be like those old west town movie sets ... all front and side! It is a sweet looking piece o' furniture, though. You have to have patience and well as mad, crazy skills to get that kind of work done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Being myself a person who cannot go to sleep a good night if I haven't hand-made built, fixed or repaired something at home that requires manual work, I always admired people with great manual skills. Ron, I'd say you got another M card, in something different from shooting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liota Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 The chests look really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Liota...you started it! Here's to good looking chests! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.J. Norris Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 VERY nice chest! Though whenever I see something lke like that I always think "How heavy is that gonna be?!?!?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 VERY nice chest!Though whenever I see something lke like that I always think "How heavy is that gonna be?!?!?" I thought the same thing, but then heavier is usually better for such things ... as long as someone ELSE moves it around for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Wanna sell it...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Ankeny Posted February 10, 2004 Author Share Posted February 10, 2004 Yeah, it's heavy. I have never sold a piece of furniture, I keep them or give them away to relatives. I think most of you know I are a school teacher. In addition to teaching computer stuff, I also teach woodworking. In fact I have taught woods for 26 years. I use school equipment and facilities when I "tinker" so selling something would be out of the question. It wouldn't be right to use taxpayer facilities for personal profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin c Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Yo, Diogenes, I've got your man! Nice piece of work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Ron, I had no idea...... You are a true Renaissance Man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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