Traditional Cabin Stool

[davidc]

Just received from Dave Moore his Traditional Cabin Stool

More than happy with his high standard of craftsmanship.

 

 

 

 

[Terence]

Something to cheer us up. Thought I would share another lovely Cabin Stool (just finished painting). Very pleased with.

 

 

 

Terence

[andywatson]

Hopefully there will in the future be a new kid on the block.

 

Tom Downing:

He is a young man who works sometimes at the Stourbridge dry dock and also for John Sanderson (the painter who took over from Phil Speight). He is working hard, learning all aspects of the boat trade including traditional decoration.

 

To their great credit, rather than keep their skills secret, both Dave Moore and Ian Kemp have given him their time and tuition to help him develop and pass their skills to the next generation.

I've just given him his first pro job decorating my saloon doors so I hope one day he will be as famous as his tutors.

Edited March 24, 2013 by andywatson

[davidc]

Just received another of Dave Moore Traditional Cabin Stool
More than happy with his high standard of craftsmanship.

 

 

 

 

[mark99]

Looks very well constructed.

 

 

In true boatyard tradition, the one I made was built entirely of solid timber from the off cuts bin in my workshop:-

As already indicated by Terence, they do know each other, as do most of the top boat decorators. I have met most of them over the years and my observations would suggest that whilst there is a healthy and good natured rivalry between them, there is cetainly no jealousy. They all have their own styles, and I am sure they will all admit to being influenced by the work of others (both alive and deceased). I am also sure they would take the view that if you like their work you will engage them, and if you prefer someone else's work you will not.

Dave is probably too modest to post images of his work so here is a photo of the back panels on our boat painted by him a couple of months ago:-



And here are a couple of images of his Roses and Castles :-

 

 

Yes Dave did our NB signwriting too (the previous owner commissioned it). I get lots of comments about it and photographs taken, it's a credit to him. A decent signwriting adds value and enjoyment I reckon.

 

[Doorman]

We have had work done by Terence and his attention to detail is excellent, as is Dave's. I am quite handy at many things but artwork such as this is beyond me. It is a gift to be able to transform something from one's mind onto a canvas or other base material and I believe it's correct to say that a well painted boat adds value.

 

It certainly draws attention from gongoozlers.

[mark99]

You sound like me DMan - I'll turn my hand to anything and I'm happy down to 1/4" to 1/8" clearance - then it all goes a bit wrong...........

Edited June 16, 2013 by mark99

[Doorman]

You sound like me DMan - I'll turn my hand to anything and I'm happy down to 1/4" to 1/8" clearance - then it all goes a bit wrong...........

Only 1/4" to 1/8" ?

 

That sounds like precision work to me! :-)

[Ray T]

Interesting stool on eBay:http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-BARGEWARE-SIGNED-HAND-PAINTED-CABIN-NARROWBOAT-BOATMANS-STOOL-BENCH-RARE-/300929365192?pt=UK_Collectables_Nautical&hash=item4610c9b4c8#ht_933wt_1400

 

 

No connection, just cruising around eBay.

[dave moore]

Hi Ray

 

Thanks for flagging this up, I've been watching it over the last few days. Auction just ended and I lost!! Bugger!

 

It's certainly Braunston style painting and I think it may be the work of George Crowshaw from the 50s, he took over from Frank Nurser. Lovely bit of work, right in every way.

 

Ah well

 

Dave

[Ray T]

I didn't bid on it Dave, so it wasn't me.

 

Yes it has a certain "patina" about it. I know that "patina" strictly applies to copper, bronze etc but I cannot think of any other word.

[Speedwheel]

I was watching it but missed the end. I would have bid at that price.

[Timleech]

A voice over my shoulder says it's fairly modern, probably painted in Humbrol. Daisies and leaves could almost be her own, but the rest isn't.

[homer2911]

Only 1/4" to 1/8" ?

 

That sounds like precision work to me! :-)

 

 

Only 1/4" to 1/8" ?

 

That sounds like precision work to me! :-)

 

Plus or minus half a brick was always my standard of achievement

[Tiggers]

Wish I would've found this post earlier, we've been making cabin stools at the port! Will post a pic of my effort, see what you guys think!

[Doorman]

 

 

 

Plus or minus half a brick was always my standard of achievement

 

Looking at your post Homer I suffer from double standards! :-)

Edited July 16, 2013 by Doorman

[dave moore]

Hi again all

 

A couple of years ago I started this thread, having had sufficient timber spare after making a cabin stool. It's happened again, this time I've made the stool. Currently it's in bare timber, if anyone is interested it could be painted up to complement your existing colour scheme. Monty's stool is shown earlier, the one I've just finished is more elabor ate with a castle, diamonds and lining on the top. PM me if interested and we can take things from there. Afraid I can't put up pictures here, but will happily email them to an email address.

 

Thanks

 

Dave

[Kendal]

Well I was the lucky recipient of the stool referred to above. Chuffed to bits. Dave never ceases to amaze me with the quality of his work.