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STL292: Tim Coleman wasn't always great

Shop Talk Live · 2 Jun 2023 · 57m

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Tim Coleman, a renowned studio furniture maker, discusses his journey from a hobbyist in his parents' basement to a professional artist, detailing his apprenticeship with Kurt Hentschel and influences like James Krenov. He explains the technical advantages of lumber core substrates for stable, large-scale veneered panels and defines the practical limits of veneer thickness to avoid delamination. Coleman also reflects on the financial realities of being a furniture maker, emphasizing the importance of embracing the slow, iterative nature of design and the value of commission work in driving creative exploration.

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Tim Coleman, Kurt Hentschel, James Krenov, Bill Walker, Stuart Wirtz, Darwin Martin House, Frank Lloyd Wright, Fine Woodworking, Shop Talk Live

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