Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-6, страница 8
the woodworker's journal Mock-Up for Real Success When a woodworker's daughter comes to him and mentions — in an offhand manner — that she is shopping (spending money!) for some cool new bookcases, an entirely predictable series of events occur with the inevitability of those in a Greek tragedy. "What kind of bookcase are you looking at?" ask I, a bit miffed that she would even consider shopping for what I could build. "Well, I haven't found exactly what I want," answers she, with a bit of a wistful expression. (Alia! I knew she needed my assistance, think I!) Next there is Molly's pencil sketch, on a napkin or other unlikely material, followed up by a series of sketches by her woodworker-dad. However, if ™ said dad just happens to be the editor in chief of a woodworking magazine, sometimes those sketches end up at the office, and next thing you know, you and your staff are in your shop, surrounded by piles of MDF mock-ups of a hip-looking modular bookcasc. Which brings me to the point of this editorial. If you are a woodworker who likes to design your own projects, drawings — while essential — are just part of the process. Mock-ups are the most essential step that you can take before building. As my friend, master woodworker and designer Ian Kirby, has said: 'The mock-up makes the transition from what you thought might be a well proportioned piece to knowing that the real thing will be well-proportioned." This is true even for dads who have been woodworking for 30 years. In this case, my original concept was for two four-rectangle-tall freestanding bookcases. When art director Jeff Jacobson and publisher Larry Stoiaken's ideas were added to the mix, there were a few changes. We agreed that three units tall would be more practical. The opportunity to join the two units with a horizontal shelf added even more functionality. (Entertainment center, anyone?) My 20-something daughter's desire for a modern, clean look led us to the choice of ApplePly with solid veneer edges exposed. And that is how the Woodworking for Your Home (actually, Molly's home) project was developed for this issue. Here's to woodworkers' daughters. Mock-ups allow you to lest concept ideas in three-dimension. 8 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2009 Volume 33, Number 6 ROB JOHNSTONE Editor in Chief JOANNA WERCH TAKES Senior Editor CHRIS MARSHALL Field Editor JEFF JACOBSON Senior Art Director JOE FAHF.Y Associate Art Director MATTHEW BECKER Content Coordinator HALEY ODORIZZI Editorial Intern LARRY N.STOIAKEN Publisher DANA SEVERSON Advertising Director AI.YSSATAUF.R Advertising Operations MARY TZIMOKAS Circulation Director KELLY ROSAAEN Circulation Manager I AURA WHITE Fulfillment Manager Founder and CEO ANN R0CKLF.R JACKSON Editorial Advisors NORTON ROCKLER JOHN KELLIHER Contributing Editors MICHAEL DRESDNER RICK WHITE GEORGE VONDRISKA ADVERTISING SALES J.F. Van Gilder Company 12740 Hillcrest Plaza Dr., Suite 295 Dallas, Texas 75230 DAVID BECKLER david@jvgco.com JACKIE SMITH jackie@jvgco.com JIM VAN GILDER jim@jvgco.com Phone: (972) 392-1892 Fax: (972) 392-1893 Member Audit Hureau of Circulations EDITORIAL INQUIRIES ROB JOHNSTONE rjohnstone@woodworkersjournal.com 763-478-8255 JOANNA WERCH TAKES jtakes@woodworkersjournal.com 763-478-8303 CHRIS MARSHALL cmarshall@woodworkersjournal.com 614-746-2985 SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES (800) 765-4119 or Write Woodworker's Journal, RO. Box 8572 Red Oak, IA 51591-1572. email: \WVJcustserv@cdsfidfillment.com. Include mailing label for renewals and address changes. For gift subscriptions, include your name and address and your gift recipient's. BOOK SALES AND BACK ISSUES Call: (800)610-0883 www. woodworkersjournal. com VISIT OUR HOME PAGE: ©2009 Rockier Press Inc. Printed in USA |
