Building Some Chevalets, a Class Action #8: More To It Than Just Pretty Chevalets

Paul,

If you are as patient and thorough with your students as you have been with these Cheyy’s your reputation should grow quite rapidly.

Was it more of an “Oh Yeah! moment or an Oh Dah? moment? for me and my ADHD it would be the later. LOL!

You have a lot on your plate, but I’m thinking that’s the way you like it.

Good fortune Sir!

-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher

I have to remember when I am introducing new concepts I believe are simple, they may still be hard to do.

Are you going to limit class sizes?

-- Cau Haus Designs, Thomas J. Tieffenbacher

Five chevalets Tom, five students. :-)
Thanks.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

Really nice looking setup.

-- Tom D

Wow! it looks like your up and ready to go. I like all the motifs but I must admit I am a little partial to the lighthouse :) I look forward to hear about the class, I think once your students realize how accurate this tool cuts they’ll be hooked.

-- Paul--- Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. — Scott Adams

You sure have fun, Paul!!

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!

You’re having more FUN putting the Final touches on them…

Great accessories…

Thank you.

-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: https://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/index.php

I’m really intrigued by this as I’d never encountered this method of marquetry before. I’m interested to know how you use these.

Incidentally, can I point out that the ‘art deco’ design you referred to is actually art nouveau. They’re very distinct styles and different periods. Ardent fans of either or both styles can be quite pedantic and fights have been known to break out in the Montmartre region of Paris over similar errors. Indeed, in 1993, a serious diplomatic stand-off between Australia and France resulted when the then Autralian Minister for Arts, Bob McMullen referred to the art nouveau architecture of the Paris Metro stations as “Baroque” and war between the two nations was only averted when McMullen explained that he had used the term only because he felt that attempting to say “art nouveau” in an Australian accent would actually have been more offensive.

I thought it best to warn you.

I’ll continue to follow this project with interest

Every time I see your chevalets it stirs the thoughts about building one. may be soon !!

-- "It is only a silly question if it is not asked" Don,New Zealand

Looks like you are all set and ready to cast off and set sail. Good luck, I hope all goes well.
Jim

-- It always looks better when it's finished!

Thanks all.
.. and thanks for the correction Ron. I have repaired the original text. I think I knew that and was just sloppy about checking.
I have a lot of blog posts about my projects and techniques that will help you understand how the chevalet is used. Feel free to browse. http://lumberjocks.com/shipwright/blog
It was developed sometime over two hundred years ago in France by the Parisian guild of ébénistes and kept a closely guarded secret until relatively recently. Much of the fine marquetry of the golden age of French marquetry was done on these amazing machines.
Check out Patrick Edwards' blog to learn much more than I can tell you.

-- Paul M ..............the early bird may get the worm but it’s the second mouse that gets the cheese! http://thecanadianschooloffrenchmarquetry.com/

yo ho ho and a bottle of …............well i prefer a bottle of chocolate milk….doesn’t sound too piratish…well things look great Paul, i think some sailing is just what the teacher needs to clear your head and prepare for your up and coming classes….some video or still shots of such a trip would be enjoyed by me..and maybe by lots of others…

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

It’s all brilliant Paul, impressive on so many levels. I can’t wait to see the students’ work.

-- There are good ships and there are wood ships, the ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships and may they always be. http://www.geraldlhunsucker.com/

Paul, That is incredible. If I lived anywhere near you I would be there…

-- I never finish anyth

Impresses and amazes perfectionism in every detail that you do, dear friend Paul ..

-- http://prometheus065.blogspot.com/