LACK CUBE

I went with the Ball and Chain idea but scrapped the name. The idea remains the same - to make LACK's complement. To find it's other half, in table form. The result, when the two are enclosed together, will take on the shape of a cube (almost - 21 5/8"Lx21 5/8"Wx18"H).

LACK's other half will contrast in material and construction. LACK is mass produced; its partner HAVE will be handcrafted. LACK is constructed of honeycomb paper insides, particle board, and laminate, and includes screws to attach legs; HAVE will be constructed of solid wood, attached only by joinery.

After a second visit to Crosscut last Friday, I found the wood I will be using! It is poplar, and it is beautiful. There are mineral streaks that naturally occur in some trees, causing the wood to change in color. The normally light-colored wood is painted with beautiful streaks of yellows, greens, and blue/browns:







I bought 6 pieces, ranging in size. My initial design involved laminating pieces together to give the table more thickness. I have yet to mill, but after looking at the pieces for a long time yesterday, I would like to try and show both sides of the wood. It's just too beautiful not to. I haven't milled them down yet; hopefully after doing so I will still have pieces thick enough to stand on their own.

Several pieces are a bit bowed, and one may be twisted a bit. But, I am optimistic. Tomorrow is face jointing.