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   troys | Apr 29, 2008 03:28am | #1

   Hey Dale thanks for a post they had this one on Sam Malof that was neat as well. http://youtube.com/watch?v=QBQzli78dFk&feature=related

   Troy

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   blewcrowe | Apr 29, 2008 05:19pm | #2

   He's an amazing designer, and has affected me.

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   troys | Apr 30, 2008 03:53am | #9

   It's also gratifying to me to see someone have such a successful carrier doing something they love.Troy

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   blewcrowe | Apr 30, 2008 03:19pm | #12

   yeah, the old son of a gun seems to be hanging on and smiling his way through it

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   troys | May 01, 2008 06:16am | #14

   Nice to have Renne Russo to hang on to:)Troy

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   blewcrowe | May 01, 2008 04:04pm | #15

   Ah, to be ninety again. <g>

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   Syma | Apr 29, 2008 06:13pm | #3

   Thank you for the Sam Maloof video. It is a fantastic touching video.

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   troys | Apr 30, 2008 03:55am | #10

   My pleasure, I never think about you-tube for video clips like that.Troy

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   Russell | Apr 29, 2008 06:52pm | #4

   Nakashima was king in my books, a true da Vinci of the furniture world!!!

   Russ

   http://www.jensenfinefurniture.com
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   jyang949 | Apr 29, 2008 08:57pm | #5

   To get high definition for a YouTube video that doesn't offer it, add

   &fmt=18

   to the url.

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   user-85737 | Apr 30, 2008 01:37am | #6

   I think Nakashima was a simplistic woodworker that gets way to much credit.  Its not hard to put a slab on top of a stand.

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   Timberwerks | Apr 30, 2008 02:01am | #7

   George Nakashima's work goes far beyond " a slab on a stand ". There are beautiful cabinets, chairs, altars etc. Designing a base to support these slabs and be attractive is not as easy as you may think. George's careful eye in selecting and overseeing the milling of logs is a skill in itself alone. I know his work may not suit everyone's taste but he has made a great impression on many. Many craftsman, including myself are inspired by Georges work and his philosophy. I don't think something so easy (as you imply) would inspire so many.

   http://www.timberwerksstudio.com

   Edited 4/29/2008 8:06 pm by Timberwerks

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   user-85737 | Apr 30, 2008 02:48am | #8

   I disagree look how many people are fascinated by a round ball.  Soccer, Baseball. Basketball, etc.

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   chgorugbyref | Apr 30, 2008 04:35am | #11

   Brandon

   I see it a little differently.  It's not the round ball itself that is fascinating, it's the "artistry" of the talented athletes that make that little round ball do things the regular guys/gals can only dream of. I don't go to a basketball game to watch the basketball do something.  I go to see Michael Jordan launch himself from the foul line.   I want to see a tailor made 6-4-3 double play.  Or the "go pick your jock up juke" from Barry Sanders.   The fascination of watching guys that are really talented made most of us that grew up playing those "round ball" games aspire to figure out we get to that level. 

   A nine shell Newport secretary is a magnificent accomplishment.  So is the simple Shaker cabinet. I have seen it written somewhere that a project or piece is perfect when you can't add or take anything away. Nakashima's "simplistic" work seems to strike that chord.  The perception/appreciation of art takes many shapes and forms.  Different strokes for different folks.

    

    

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   user-85737 | May 01, 2008 09:45pm | #17

   I guess your right.  I would much rather watch George use a hand plane.  Then look at a plain slab.

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   Mackwood | Apr 30, 2008 06:53pm | #13

   I share that feeling to some extent.  The slabs are stunning but to my uneducated eyes, many of the bases look awkward and "unnatural".  I do agree with the statement that it is not so easy to design a base for a natural slab.  I have tried and failed.  I ended up using more natural pieces (a stump, split in two or three parts) to support the slab.

   I think that George's work has the benefit of some superb marketing and very good luck!!  Perhaps just good karma!  LOL

   Regards,

   Mack"WISH IN ONE HAND, S--T IN THE OTHER AND SEE WHICH FILLS UP FIRST"

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   user-85737 | May 01, 2008 09:41pm | #16

   Thank you Mack. I agree