Design comments requested

I strongly prefer the version with arches. Of course, whichever details you choose should fit with it's destination (as to "form and function"). All that work and no drawer??? : )

Bill

I prefer the arched one.

What I don't care for are all the protrusions...tenons, splines, legs. I know you are itching to make them but I find them distracting...they interrupt the visual flow.

The arches! Breaks up all the straight lines. I almost always add curves or arches to my pieces now.

"Itching" may not be quite accurate. It's more a combination of "intrigued" and "afraid". :)

But I will whip up some variations and see what I think. Thanks.

Arched one here too, but I like the protrusions. Looking forward so seeing the finished product.

Arches

I prefer the arched aprons. They are visually more pleasing, and go well with that look. But that's just my opinion.

Greg Guarino wrote in news:mg8atc$e40$ snipped-for-privacy@dont-email.me:

Hmmm, not as easy to answer as I first thought.

The arches definately lighten the piece. OTOH, they tend to make the legs look a little heavy and blocky. I don't think you'd want to taper the legs because of the mortise-tenon for the lower rails. Maybe a stopped chamfer would complement the arch?

The non-arched version has something to say for itself in it's simplicity - square legs, square rails, square top, kind of a repeating theme (*).

You'd almost have to build both of them and see them "in the flesh" to really know which is better.

John

(* "square" as in rectilinear, not literally all four sides the same)

change the arch so the curve's up the luck won't run out?

I do like the subtle arch. And I like showing the joinery. Very nice. yes, I would like to see a finished project. John

I'm still tweaking my design. I'm curious to know who prefers this:

and who prefers this:

You can actually switch between the designs more easily with your left and right arrows. You'll get perspective and parallel views of each. The only difference is the arched rails.

I don't think I'd want to build a kitchen for you! ;)

This must be my 15th design for an end table; not that I've *built* any, mind you. :) Some had drawers. But we don't particularly need drawers, and this design does have a storage nook under the middle panel. It's not that practical, but it's cute and we'll probably store pens and coasters in there.

Me too. But I work slowly (not on purpose, it just turns out that way) and I don't have a lot of spare time. So expect a few months lead time. :)

I see you are not acquainted with my pace of work and my available time. :)

I think its going to be a matter of matching your other furniture rather than an over riding question of preference.

He hasn't told us, yet, but the arch curving up design is for his next set of side tables, shoulder-arch-shoulder contour, with a shell or scalloped c arving (or applique) centered on each arch. : ) This thread is his sneak y, subtle way of poking us with a pointy stick, before he springs this othe r design idea, on us.

I vote for the arched design.

Sonny

Greg Guarino wrote in news:mgb0v2$sg0$ snipped-for-privacy@dont-email.me:

When I was younger and had more energy, I'd sometimes build something out of construction lumber & plywood to see what it looked like, and then do it over in quality wood.

Now, like you, I find I only have enthusiasm to do things once.

That said, you could mock up just the rails both ways and dry-fit them to see which you liked better.

John

interesting will have to wait and see

Another approach for consideration: not uncommon in this style of furniture to arch just the bottom rail and leave the top rail straight.

That can work nicely if you also taper the inside faces of the legs: