Workmanship vs Attractiveness

[Alex Franke]

Attractiveness is far more subjective than workmanship. I think they're totally different measures.

[dbhost]

Attractiveness and quality while two separate things, are related. At least in perception...

A thing, or a person with an otherwise attractive facade, becomes incredibly unattractive when poor quality comes through. The fancy Italian sports car that breaks down every other day, or the hot chick girlfriend or wife that cheats and lies becomes very unattractive very fast. While that pickup truck that starts every time you turn the key, and the girlfriend or wife that's maybe shorter, or taller, or thinner, or heavier than the media wants us to believe women should be, but has a heart of gold, becomes incredibly attractive, and even more so with time...

[crokett]

Ever think, "Wow! That is really built well. Too bad it isn't my style."

Karl

Yes. That is what I said in the post that opened this thread. I also have seen pieces and say the oppposite. "Wow! that could be a great looking piece. Too bad the workmanship isn't very good. The workmanship on the desk is incredible, but it still is an ugly desk.

As for the shelves in my shed and the workmanship... the shelves are level. They are strong (probably overly so). They are square. They hold what I need them to hold. Beyond that, I don't care whether the screws can be seen or not. It is a shed. I radiused over the corners of some shelves in my shop but that was because I didn't want to walk into the corner, not because it looked better. Looking better was just a bonus. The shelves in my wife's utility room when it gets built will look a good deal nicer. Joinery will be hidden, there won't be glue runs, nail holes, etc.