RE: the golden ratio

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 12:22:43 -0700

OK Tim & others,
I plead "ignorance" to several of the terms being bantered about regarding proportions in design.  If I am the only one in the Group - then don't worry.  However, if there are others that do not know of or understand Fibonacci, the Golden Ratio, Hambidge Progression, etc., then can someone please point us to simple "woodworkers' explanations" versus the high-level mathematician's definitions I get with Bing & Google.
Thanks.

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From: Gary Moshofsky
Sent: Jun 7, 2012 2:20 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: the golden ratio

Actually the Hambidge progression is perfect for making a pleasing set of diminishing drawer heights as you go up the case. The shakers used it in most of their dresser designs.

From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Donald Pearce
Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 5:18 AM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: the golden ratio

If you are building a dresser with alot of drawers , it won't look right if you don't follow the golden rule. So some times it is necessary.
 
To: curtgeo...@wowway.com; legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
From: coleandrew...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: the golden ratio
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2012 06:56:38 -0400

I personnally don't get much shoptime, so learning to draw what I want or see is important.

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From: "curt george" <curtgeo...@wowway.com>
Date: Thu, Jun 7, 2012 3:59 am
Subject: the golden ratio
To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>

Dumb? No way! Just different way to get to the same place.That's all Bill.
Rule No. 2 on Murphy's law of combat, States, If its Dumb, but works, then
it Ain't Dumb.
Have a great day.
C.A.G.
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From: "Bill Bulkeley" <bulke...@mmnet.com.au>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 9:20 PM
Subject: Re: the golden ratio


> wow I guess I'm the dumb one of the group I don't use any of that stuff I
> just visualize something in my head and then go try and  make it
> till it looks right
>
> Bill
>
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> To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2012 10:58 AM
> Subject: Re: the golden ratio
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>
>> Hello Everyone.
>> I understand the Golden ratio and design concepts. but I find it easer to
>> copy others ideas and add details onto different pieces that I make.
>> I find a great wealth of info. and concepts,on furniture and
>> architectural elements have been already made by some un-known artist in
>> the past, I find churches and old  public buildings to have an abundance
>> of details that are worth copying for any original work that I end up
>> making.
>> I find that about 1/2 of my work that I make, are for other people, and
>> they normally end up telling me what they want.
>>
>> I went out to a Yard sale last weekend, and ended up buying a very nice
>> little coat/hat rack that I think could be easily made on the Legacy or
>> lathe if you wanted to add some steam or bent lam. glue up for the over
>> all look of this piece. (I will send a picture of it As soon as I can.)
>> This little piece of furniture is simple but elegant in design and forum,
>> Just the kind of stuff that I find interesting.
>> If any one can find pictures... Those two are a good source of info. The
>> Golden Ratio is nice. but the Beauty ($$$) is in the eye of the beholder.
>> ;-)
>> I will talk to you all latter.
>> Have a good night.
>>
>> C.A.G.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Gary Moshofsky" <iconograp...@comcast.net>
>> To: <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com>
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 5:04 PM
>> Subject: RE: the golden ratio
>>
>>
>>>
>>> I usually use the golden ratio in my designs, particularly graphic
>>> design.
>>> It mimics the ratios found in the human body, and is always pleasing to
>>> look
>>> at. I also use the fibonachi numbers and the Hambidge progression. I
>>> have an
>>> older book on furniture making in my library somewhere that has an
>>> excellent
>>> introduction to designing furniture using these ideas, I will look for
>>> it
>>> later and post the name.
>>>
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>>> From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
>>> [mailto:legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of BOB
>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 1:46 PM
>>> To: Legacy Ornamental Mills
>>> Subject: the golden ratio
>>>
>>> the biggest setback that the legacy has for me is my own imagination and
>>> creativity i am curious to know if anyone uses the golden ratio in their
>>> designing process or is it not all that practical  bob
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