firstfrog2013
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What I collect: BNA Liberia St Pierre U.S. Bolivia Turkey
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Post by firstfrog2013 on Sept 7, 2014 15:00:19 GMT
Agree center stringer while not necessary it is the key to the construction. If drawers are kept to about sixteen inch depth that is a cantilever overhang that only needs minimum support by the box construction.I believe dry placement of threads and risers would give dimensions for box/drawer construction .Selection of top grade lumber is almost mandatory as any knots weaken the whole.Depending on joints of draws it could be very time consuming project. The only way I would bid it is time and material and a bit of freehand in design.I earned my living as carpenter/problem solver for an extremely large roofing contractor for over twenty years.
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Admin
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Post by Admin on Sept 7, 2014 21:43:48 GMT
TSF = The Stairs Forum
I am pretty sure the bottom three steps do not have any function and the drawers are just face pieces.
Can you imagine the wipeout if you were walking down the stairs and someone left the drawer open.
Then you be saying "Wish I hadda learned to close the stairs drawers"
Wish I hadda learned
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Post by stoltzpup on Sept 8, 2014 12:37:17 GMT
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Philatarium
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What I collect: Primarily focused on Japan, but lots of other material catches my eye as well ...
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Post by Philatarium on Sept 8, 2014 19:21:09 GMT
This builds a bit on Bud's post just above (or below). The Japanese have historically had a piece of furniture that addresses the same need. Here's the page for the Google images, but click on the web tab for more links and ideas. Japanese step tansu |
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Post by canadianphilatelist on Oct 5, 2014 11:56:54 GMT
1) Old stamps do not mean they are valuable or rare.
2) Collect for yourself and not because something is valuable or rare.
3) It's a lonely hobby because most people will not understand what you see in stamps. Actually there is the possibility of ridicule in your future.
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Post by stoltzpup on Oct 5, 2014 13:53:56 GMT
3) It's a lonely hobby because most people will not understand what you see in stamps. Actually there is the possibility of ridicule in your future. Actually, being an introvert, I find this aspect comforting. Folks leave me alone when I'm playing with stamps. |
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rod222
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What I collect: US Precancels. Belgium Precancels.
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Post by rod222 on Oct 5, 2014 23:42:29 GMT
..but that doesn't say anything about you  It says a whole lot about them. I tell everyone I am a stamp collector, I get people dropping off cut outs and envelopes the Post Office Manager saves me all the AustPost window propaganda, the staff like my covers I often get with stamps from all over the world. People rely on the Post Office, it's an integral piece of most people's lives. |
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I.L.S.
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I am in Clearfield, Pa. I love US Classic covers!
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Post by I.L.S. on Oct 6, 2014 9:21:26 GMT
I re-vamped my response as I hadn't originally understood the question being asked. -Jeff
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Doe
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What I collect: Chicago Baseball & Lou Gehrig covers, Mars Exploration covers, Zeppelins & Manned Stratospheric Balloons , Anti-Fascism, Classic China (thru A31), Hong Kong (thru A25)
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Post by Doe on Dec 18, 2015 16:41:03 GMT
I wouldn't say I lost a lot of money, because I learned my lesson the first time. Always be sure the image associated with a lot you want to buy is an actual photo of the lot, and not a generalized idea of what you 'might' get.
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reena
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What I collect: US Federal Duck Stamps
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Post by reena on Dec 19, 2015 11:01:01 GMT
I wish I had more "training" before I jumped into this chapter of my life. I really have enjoyed stamp collecting. And people really do look at me like I have rocks in my head when I say I collect stamps. I have to teach the younger ones at work what a stamp is! AND everybody comes to me when it's time for Duck hunting and the license and the coveted stamp. Hunters don't get the stamp right away and they get confused, but we allow them to have guns, go figure.
For my specialized pages, I've decided to make my own since hunting and then laying out an outrageous amount of money for pages is not in my budget. This way I can design the page with the information I think might be important. And then I mount the stamps as opposed to hinging.
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Post by philatelia on Sept 24, 2019 13:41:58 GMT
There are many gems of wisdom in this thread and even a bit of a foray into stairs construction! Bump!
Seriously though, if you are a newer collector this is well worth a read and if you are an experienced philatelist, would love to read your sage advice.
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cjoprey
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Scanning stamps for my website...
Posts: 1,190
What I collect: Belgium (predominantly), British Commonwealth (older ones), WW (whatever comes my way...)
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Post by cjoprey on Sept 24, 2019 19:57:16 GMT
As a recent returner to this fun hobby I would say the following:
- Don't be scared to keep the poor quality stamps - if you like them, keep them until you can get a better copy
- Be prepared to learn and change your mind - especially when it comes to older stamps with multiple variations in colour, perforation, watermark, etc...
- Ask! There will always be somebody on the forum who can help you when you're stuck!
- And above all - have fun! It's your collection, your enjoyment and your time. Don't let anybody tell you what you should and shouldn't do.
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kasvik
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What I collect: Cancels mostly, especially Sweden Gävle and Lidingö, Switzerland Geneva, Germany Pforzheim
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Post by kasvik on Sept 25, 2019 13:40:08 GMT
This is a great thread to edit for a major article in The Newsletter. It has the most collecting wisdom I’ve ever seen under one roof. ‘Collecting wisdom’ because so many of the shared thoughts apply to anyone collecting anything. I have cousin who collects assault rifles—welcome to America—and teases me about it. I tune out some of his musings, but the rules are very similar. Well, I don't oil my stamps. Here are a few more thoughts:
- Best collecting rule ever: buy the best, even if it means buying less.
Corollary: unless this is a business, ignore catalogue value; this is not investing.
- But there is a limit: don’t pay so much you have to lie about it.
- Finally: (you heard this coming) ignore all rules now and then.
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angore
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What I collect: WW, focus on British Empire
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Post by angore on Sept 25, 2019 13:57:58 GMT
I do not subscribe to buy the best (meaning best possible condition) if it means having less. I enjoy the diversity so more the merrier. Resale means little to me. Think of collecting like someone enjoying fine wines or cigars, etc but at least with stamps you have something tangible.
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stanley64
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What I collect: Canada, USA, Netherlands, Portugal & Colonies, Antarctic Territories and anything that catches my eye...
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Post by stanley64 on Sept 26, 2019 7:58:26 GMT
As a young collector, it was often shared with me by older members of my stamp club "buy the best". Over the years I have followed this bit of wisdom but have further refined this into two aspects: quality and rarity.
It is these two factors I consider when making a new purchase and adding an item to the collection.
For myself, condition or quality above all else, is key! I enjoy viewing and sharing my collection when I know I have purchased the best my pocketbook will allow and it shows. Does it have to be perfect or simply a reasonable example of what was produced? For the modern material, I want the best that is available and it usually does not cost much more over a lesser quality example. For the older material, I will purchase a lesser example given the likelihood of finding a better example given my budget, i.e. the rarity factor. I do "splurge" though from time to time and purchase that special item that makes the collection pop and fill in a necessary gap.
Remember, it scales; like a bottle of wine, there is a budget for every taste! You can build a collection that is personally satisfying on any budget. Decide what you want to collect, how much you want to spend and go from there... This is a great hobby and even if you do not plan on selling your collection yourself, the next owner of these little "gems" will be glad you took the time to "buy the best"!
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mikeclevenger
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What I collect: Ohio Tax Stamps, Ohio & Georgia Revenues, US Revenues, US FDC's, & Germany Classics
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Post by mikeclevenger on Sept 26, 2019 9:12:27 GMT
I can't figure out how the large piece is constructed.Seems like the stringer would be in the way of those drawers that face you.May be false fronts? Actually I think it is just the strength of the cabinets. If you take a small cabinet, you can stand on it. It only has to hold the weight of a single man at any given time. Not wide enough for two. You have solid sides to hold the weight. Just a guess. |
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Post by feebletodix on Sept 26, 2019 9:46:03 GMT
Since this thread has evolved a little may I add my tuppence worth of advice.
1. Why do you want to collect is the first thing to contemplate, is it something to do, a love of miniature artworks, association with another hobby or as an investment
2. Decide how you want to collect, indiviual item purchases, acquiring the collections of others or by rummaging auctions and 'yard sales'.
3. Before you buy anything decide whether you want to store it and or display it. The quality of your storage is as important as thequality of the philatelic items purchased.
4. There is no right or wrong, it is what you feel comfortable with.
For my own part I colect because I enjoy rummaging in auction lots and yard sales. It is a voyage into the unknown, the things I find have brought me joy, wonder and made me laugh on many occasions.
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