My 1st project as a ncwoodworker

[kave]

Okay, I told you as was a rookie when I joined this site. Now I'll prove it. I just completed a paper clip/alligator tray for my office desk. The 1st picture was the inspiration for the project (hid it in my desk drawer but it was functional). The bottom was installed in the dado I cut in the sides and ends. I should of cut a dado in the sides to accept each of the dividers but I didn't think about it after I had partially assembled it. Live & Learn!

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Kettrell

 

[Trent Mason]

Fine looking work there. :icon_thum I need to make something like that for my office too. :eusa_thin

 

[cskipper]

Looks like a good start to me. I think we all tend to look at something and say, "I should have done something differently". That's one of the way we increase our skills. Good job :icon_thum

 

[ChrisB]

Fine looking work there. :icon_thum I need to make something like that for my office too. :eusa_thin

Same for me! Kettrel, you may have inspired a bunch of us to be more organized in 2011! :eusa_danc

Chris

 

[Jeff]

Nice job. Don't worry about being a newbie and/or making mistakes in design or execution. They go on file in the hair covered computer for future reference. A part of your developing tips and tricks tool bag. This hobby that we all enjoy so much is a continuous learning curve.

One of the neat exercises is discovering ways to "fix" it after the fact. :icon_cheers

 

[TracyP]

Nice start. Welcome to your new hobby.

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Very Cool! Thanks for sharing that!

Exciting isn't it?

Too think, it just keeps getting better and better!

Congrats again,
Matt

 

[leftoflefty]

Nice job. :thumbs_up Thats a lot better looking than my first project.:gar-Bi

 

[LeftyTom]

Nicely rounded edges, tight joints. Good job, kave!

 

[Bas]

I'd be hopping up and down with excitement if my miters came out that well on my 1st (or 25th!) project. Looks great, and I think it should last 100 years.

 

[Canuck]

+1 on the mitre's!!!!

Boxes with mitred corners can be very tricky and it looks like you nailed it! (Not in the literal sense.)

Good job.:icon_thum:icon_thum:icon_thum

Wayne

 

[Bigdog72]

Nice job! Think I'll borrow that idea!

 

[Bryan S]

Does not look like a rookie job to me.

 

[BKind2Anmls]

Agree with Bryan. Professional looking!

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Great looking tray! :eusa_danc My first project has long since gone to the fire place. I had to burn the evidence. :rotflm:I think yours is definitely a keeper.

They go on file in the hair covered computer for future reference. A part of your developing tips and tricks tool bag.

Uh oh. That could be my problem. :gar-La;

Bill

 

[Joe Scharle]

No need to apologize for that project. The execution appears flawless.

 

[merrill77]

If you're like most of us, you will never finish a project with a handful of things you could have done better. I'm not sure if that is depressing or comforting? I've simply come to terms with it :>

 

[kave]

Thanks everybody! I guess woodworking and sex have something in common.....

:banana:You don't necessarily have to be good at it to enjoy it!!

Kettrell

 

[lottathought]

I echo what BAS said. I wish my miters came out that well.
GOOD JOB!!!