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Time to come clean

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Time to come clean

Postby Andyp » 29 Aug 2017, 14:34

Time to come clean.

I am the customer who commissioned Paul to make the Monk’s Bench (Settle).
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When I came up with the idea for a bench as a gift for my wife to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary it became very clear very early on that I do not process the skills to make what I wanted to the standard of quality that I was after for what I hope will become a family heirloom.
I sent Paul this sketch back in April. As you can see mixing of oak and walnut was one of my design requirements, along with the trefoils, the shape of the back and the positioning of the plaque.

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What Paul then came up with was beyond my expectations.
I requested Paul to keep my involvement a secret in order that my wife should not happen on the forum and spoil the surprise and to insure that thoughts and ideas from members should remain forthcoming.
Keeping the secret has been tough as I also had to come up with a ruse for a journey to the UK to collect it and hide it on my return. She suspected nothing and was bowled over this morning when she discovered it in our living room. (it had been hiding in my workshop for two weeks)

Rod wrote:Beautiful and beautifully executed.
Your clients must be well pleased and what a treasure to enjoy and keep. Rod

We sure are.


For those that were concerned that such a piece would fit into a car

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There was room in there for 4 of them!

Although by the time the bed was loaded (the ruse for the trip to the UK) it was not easy to see.
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I also prepared a book which apart from a small intro from me is direct copy of Paul’s forum posts. A few pages of the book are shown below.
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I hope the bench, sorry settle, will remain in the family for years to come along with the record of how it was designed and built.
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Malc2098 » 29 Aug 2017, 14:56

Congratulations!
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Tusses » 29 Aug 2017, 14:58

how cool is that ! 8-)

lots of things "click" into place now you have "fessed up" :lol:

Congrats both on the 25 :D
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby StevieB » 29 Aug 2017, 15:17

What a nice story to the piece of furniture - congratulations all round, especially for managing to keep it a secret!

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Rod » 29 Aug 2017, 17:42

Aha you sneaky cove!

Congratulations on your 25th and for you commission.

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby TrimTheKing » 29 Aug 2017, 17:59

LOVE THAT!!!

That right there is EXACTLY the kind of reason this forum came about!! Bravo to both of you Sirs, Bravo!!!

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby DaveL » 29 Aug 2017, 19:40

What a great idea.
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Pinch » 29 Aug 2017, 20:01

Thanks very much Andy and I am so pleased you guys are happy with the settle. It's been a wonderful journey and full of various emotions. There were many times during the write-up when I thought someone is going to get a sniff of this and I may have been close to the wind at times, but gladly, nobody sussed. Absolutely top marks to you for keeping this a secret from your good lady. :eusa-clap:

And a big congratulations to you both on making your 25th. I shall raise a glass tonight.

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Andyp » 29 Aug 2017, 20:18

Keeping it a secret was tough but worth it.

Thanks for the kind words.

Here is a photo of the settle in place by the back door.

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby TrimTheKing » 29 Aug 2017, 21:14

Pinch wrote:...someone is going to get a sniff of this and I may have been close to the wind at times, but gladly, nobody sussed...


A & V, how on earth did that not ring even the tiniest of little bells!!!??? :eusa-clap:
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Stargazer » 29 Aug 2017, 21:29

Lovely story and a beautiful piece of craftsmanship to cherish for the future.

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Mike G » 29 Aug 2017, 21:39

Great story! Sneaky buggers...... ;)
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby RogerS » 29 Aug 2017, 22:09

What a fabulous story. :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:

Great idea, Andy...and why didn't I clock the A and V :eusa-doh:
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Pinch » 29 Aug 2017, 22:44

Andyp wrote:Keeping it a secret was tough but worth it.

Thanks for the kind words.

Here is a photo of the settle in place by the back door.

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Looks very beautiful indeed. 8-)
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Woodbloke » 29 Aug 2017, 22:49

Mike G wrote:Great story! Sneaky buggers...... ;)


...and then some. Cunning is only half way close :D - Rob
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Pinch » 29 Aug 2017, 22:55

TrimTheKing wrote:
Pinch wrote:...someone is going to get a sniff of this and I may have been close to the wind at times, but gladly, nobody sussed...


A & V, how on earth did that not ring even the tiniest of little bells!!!??? :eusa-clap:


Indeed, If the cat was going to bolt out from the bag, the initials were going to do it. I was going to mention the A&V in the plaque much earlier on in the thread, but I really felt for Andy as we both knew this could be the snifter. I PM'd him a few times saying "Oh no, I reckon Nobby (whoever) has got a sniff!" :lol:
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Andyp » 30 Aug 2017, 07:06

:D glad you like it.
By the way it is ladies first and always V & A. :D
I hope they do not mind us pinching the logo. If ever you get to walk over Westminster Bridge in London, take a close look at the lampposts. ;)
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Jimmy Mack » 10 Sep 2017, 11:22

Brilliant!

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby Doug » 10 Sep 2017, 13:07

Nice one :eusa-clap:
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Re: Time to come clean

Postby kirkpoore1 » 11 Sep 2017, 04:00

I'm glad it went to a good customer. :)

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Re: Time to come clean

Postby chataigner » 11 Sep 2017, 16:09

...been on holiday, so missed this thread.
Congratulations Andy and what a great idea for a present, a beautiful piece.
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