custom furniture design - judging criteria
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Custom furniture design and building, whether in our home state of Florida or anywhere in the world, share the same requirements of form, function and materials. This presentation by Florida custom furniture makers at http://www.franklinstreetfurniture.com is meant to prepare you to compete..or to purchase..fine custom furniture.TRANSCRIPT
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Judging Custom Furniture
What to Look for in the Best Custom Furniture
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Form Function Joinery
Design
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Form – Function – Joinery Consistency in style, balance and
dimensions.
Design
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Form – Function – Joinery Consistency in style, balance and
dimensions. Appropriate ornamentation and
hardware.
Design
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Form – Function – Joinery Consistency in style, balance and
dimensions. Appropriate ornamentation and
hardware. Originality.
Design
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Appropriate wood for the piece
Material Selection
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Appropriate wood for the piece Wood type
Material Selection
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Appropriate wood for the piece Wood type & Color
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Appropriate wood for the piece Wood type & Color Grain pattern – quarter sawn or flat
Material Selection
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Appropriate wood for the piece Wood type & Color Grain pattern – quarter sawn or flat Knots – Are they flaws or
enhancements?
Material Selection
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Appropriate wood for the piece Wood type & Color Grain pattern – quarter sawn or flat Knots – Are they flaws or
enhancements? Materials other than wood
Material Selection
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Joinery – Joinery – and Joinery
Workmanship
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Joinery – Joinery – and Joinery Tight joints
Workmanship
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Joinery – Joinery – and Joinery Tight joints Sloppy or improperly cut joints
Daylight &use of fillers Visible Glue
Workmanship
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Joinery – Joinery – and Joinery Tight joints Sloppy or improperly cut joints
Daylight and the use of fillers Visible Glue
Uneven surfaces Panel glue ups
Workmanship
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Remove all machine marks – blade burns, snipe, gouges and nicks
Sanding & Choice of Finish
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Remove all machine marks – blade burns, snipe, gouges and nicks
Proper progression of sandpaper
Sanding and Choice of Finish
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Remove all machine marks – blade burns, snipe, gouges and nicks
Proper progression of sandpaper Stain or dye should be even, not blotchy
Should enhance the overall piece
Sanding and Choice of Finish
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Remove all machine marks – blade burns, snipe, gouges and nicks
Proper progression of sandpaper Stain or dye should be even, not blotchy
Should enhance the overall piece Sand in between finish coats
Sanding and Choice of Finish
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Remove all machine marks – blade burns, snipe, gouges and nicks
Proper progression of sandpaper Stain or dye should be even, not blotchy
Should enhance the overall piece Sand in between finish coats Rub out dust nibs
Sanding and Choice of Finish
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Remove all machine marks – blade burns, snipe, gouges and nicks
Proper progression of sandpaper Stain or dye should be even, not blotchy
Should enhance the overall piece Sand in between finish coats Rub out dust nibs Proper sheen for the piece
Sanding and Choice of Finish
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Piece should show off your skills.
Complexity
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Piece should show off your skills. Joinery – mortise and tenons, dovetails, veneer
seams
Complexity
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Piece should show off your skills. Joinery – mortise and tenons, dovetails, veneer
seams Specialized joinery – thru dovetails, thru tenons
Complexity
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Piece should show off your skills. Joinery – mortise and tenons, dovetails, veneer
seams Specialized joinery – thru dovetails, thru tenons Carvings – proportions, appropriateness,
undercutting marks
Complexity
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Piece should show off your skills. Joinery – mortise and tenons, dovetails, veneer
seams Specialized joinery – thru dovetails, thru tenons Carvings – proportions, appropriateness,
undercutting marks Inlays – Tightness, minimal fillers
Complexity
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Piece should show off your skills. Joinery – mortise and tenons, dovetails, veneer
seams Specialized joinery – thru dovetails, thru tenons Carvings – proportions, appropriateness,
undercutting marks Inlays – Tightness, minimal fillers Marquetry – Tightness, minimal fillers
Complexity
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Piece should show off your skills. Joinery – mortise and tenons, dovetails, veneer
seams Specialized joinery – thru dovetails, thru tenons Carvings – proportions, appropriateness,
undercutting marks Inlays – Tightness, minimal fillers Marquetry – Tightness, minimal fillers Specialized finishing techniques
special glazing dye transitions highly polished surfaces (French Polish)
Complexity
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