"Ah, I did think of that, but their new home is tiny, and they have just enough room for one. But I think I will combine the two ideas, and see what happens. Thank you."
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Wanting to build a nightstand.
Started Jul 1, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hello gentlemen, I am looking to build a unique, solid little nightstand for a friend. Any good ideas floating around out there? I'm hoping for an old-school look, something different from all the…Continue
Wanting to build a nightstand.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Derrick R Vachon Jul 2, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello gentlemen, I am looking to build a unique, solid little nightstand for a friend. Any good ideas floating around out there? I'm hoping for an old-school look, something different from all the…Continue
Call me Ishmael (Derrick, actually)
Started this discussion. Last reply by MarkTalbert Jun 21, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hello Men,My name is Derrick Vachon, and I am a new member of AOM. I have been an avid reader here for quite some time, but the thought only recently struck me that I should be a part of this…Continue
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Native Son replied to Derrick R Vachon's discussion Wanting to build a nightstand."If this is a belated wedding gift, you might want to build two nightstands. Dom has good ideas, but are you talking about anightstand, which traditionall has a drawer or two or a night table, which is just that, a table to hold the lamp,…"
Derrick R Vachon replied to Derrick R Vachon's discussion Wanting to build a nightstand."All excellent suggestions gentlemen, thank you for the input! I'll post pictures later of the finished product."
Chuck Knight replied to Derrick R Vachon's discussion Wanting to build a nightstand."Don't start the design with the ornamentation. "Old school look" is just that...a look. Start with the functional aspects, and then decorate it later.
Even the classics work this way. Chippendale, for example,…"
Dom replied to Derrick R Vachon's discussion Wanting to build a nightstand."I wish I had a picture or two handy. I really should work on documentation...but I built a ticket podium for a theater I work for a while ago and this project is not too different.
My tips:
- Start with good quality wood. I like oak, and make it…"
Derrick R Vachon replied to Derrick R Vachon's discussion Wanting to build a nightstand."Ah, there's a thought. At the moment, he hasn't got one. He was just married, so I thought it would be a nice gift for them."
John Muir replied to Derrick R Vachon's discussion Wanting to build a nightstand."I'd custom build it for whatever your friend typically keeps on his night stand. Any chance you or a conspirator could get a pic of the friends current night-stand set-up?"
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For the men who enjoy a little classical in their lives. For discussion, and recommendation of various composers and artists.
Derrick R Vachon posted a discussionCall me Ishmael (Derrick, actually)
Hello Men,My name is Derrick Vachon, and I am a new member of AOM. I have been an avid reader here for quite some time, but the thought only recently struck me that I should be a part of this community. So here I am, on board with the AOM world for the purpose of straight-forward, noble, gentlemanly conversation and the limited bond of brotherhood that the internet can provide. I live in Northeast Thailand, working as a music and English teacher at a small church in the poorest district in the…See More
Derrick R Vachon replied to David Terry's discussion Summer Reading for Men?"Dickens' David Copperfield is exceptional.
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Live Free or Die! Here's a call to all the Granite State men here in the AOM community. Stand and be counted!See More
George H replied to Clinton R. Ausmus's discussion Shave of the Day - June Edition in the group Wet Shaving (No Spam!)"Wednesday June 19 shave
Pre: Hot Shower
Prep: None
Razor: Shick Pewter
Blade: Trac II
Brush: VdH Boar
Soap: Williams
Mug: Dad's Atlas china mug
Post: Hot Water, towel dry
A/S: Brut
DFS, BBS shave with the Schickand Williams soap. I…"
Gary Crumrine replied to Marvin's discussion How can I get a good workout? in the group Exercise"Muscle mass (hypertrophy) comes with heavy weights, and those are not currently available to you.
Like you, I exercise at home. I use the "Convict Conditioning" system that Shane mentioned above, with good…"
Gary Crumrine replied to David F.'s discussion Taking the plunge in the group Manly Investors"A person who can analyze companies should probably buy individual stocks. Please see Joshua Kennon's Academic (KRIP) Portfolio (http://www.joshuakennon.com/tag/krip-plan/). Joshua illuminates how long term investment in a portfolio of blue chip…"
Max B replied to Max B's discussion losing my Dad"Thank you for your story and wisdom and the prayers of course."
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