What the hell...
Not quite up to the beauty of iggyskier's work, but I like 'em for my 2nd try:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/...d7d89385_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/...01a9a8c4_b.jpg
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What the hell...
Not quite up to the beauty of iggyskier's work, but I like 'em for my 2nd try:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2379/...d7d89385_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2001/...01a9a8c4_b.jpg
You built a lap pool in your garage?Quote:
Originally Posted by krp8128
Inspired by this blog, http://moderninmn.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html
, I decided to replace this hideous railing in the new pad.
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/phot...25337_8859.jpg
Here is my temporary "shop". At least it was a nice day. All posts and the top rail were fabricated from some recycled fir 4x4 (resawn to 3x4 for posts and full dimension 2x4 for top rail).
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/phot...25336_8464.jpg
Installing the first cable:
http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/phot...25335_8160.jpg
Post/hardware detail:
http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/phot...25339_7362.jpg
Overall look with our color scheme:
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/phot...25340_9727.jpg
Total cost: $86
Nice work. That cable railing looks rad.
Looks great... though the real estate agent in me says that the 6" or so spacing could come back to get you at re-sale. Next time do 4" (like the example at linked blog) and you'll not have the risk of redoing it. But who cares what I think!!!
It's actually more like 4 5/8".
Code is 5"...and the rule with cable railings is that if you hang a 30lb weight from the center of the span, you must not be able to pass a 5" sphere through.
I could probably get the cables tight enough....maybe...or not.
Just a few examples...all built many years ago at the ripe young age of 20:
cherry topped Springfield extension table:
http://www.vtfurnitureworks.com/furn...pringfield.jpg
Sheraton tall post bed:
http://www.vtfurnitureworks.com/furn...b_sheraton.jpg
tiger maple slant front secretary (terrible photo):
http://www.vtfurnitureworks.com/furn..._chipslant.jpg
tiger maple tavern writing desk:
http://www.vtfurnitureworks.com/furn...dsk_tavern.jpg
cherry corner cabinet:
http://www.vtfurnitureworks.com/furn...ornercab_3.jpg
I didn't build this, but I did the masonry work on this a few years back.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b.../dqmasonry.jpg
not much, but I don't have any pics of the other stuff i did back then.
For $86 you probably added a couple of grand to your resale value. Huge upgrade. Nice work.:yourock:Quote:
Originally Posted by RootSkier
Where is that DQ? I really like Grill and ChillsQuote:
Originally Posted by Caucasian Asian
Double sided, dry stacked with pillars. Got done with the first one and couldn't even grasp on to the fact that I had to do it all over again on the other side of the road
Beautiful! You have a great eye for design. The style complements the overall scene very nicely, but at the same time they scream "KEEP THE FUCK OUT!" :the_fingeQuote:
Originally Posted by doughboyshredder
Perfect!
This was back in Kamloops, circa 2002.Quote:
Originally Posted by wicked_sick
Delta, Sun Peaks. We did all the cultured(fake) stone for the hotel.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...s_resort_1.jpg
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...s_resort_8.jpg
The Fairways at Sun Peaks. You can't tell in the picture, but this fireplace was 25' tall and wrapped around 270 degrees on the main floor.
http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...LivingRoom.jpg
Cool, I figured that's where it was. Nice work at Sun Peaks too.
Thanks. We did some neat stuff, but it's tough to find pics of it on the interwebz.
Some fine craftsmen on this board! Root, nice railings, but not sure what was wrong with the original set? (just kid'n...) Are the new ones electrified?
Ben Wa, that is some sick woodwork! Are you still crafting or was that a previous life?
CA, your resume runs the gamet! DQ to the Ritz!
I just built a sterio cabinet last week that had to incorporate an alarm juction box, electric panel, various poorly thought out outlets and wiring feeds... lots of fun, though and if I could do it full time, I'd be happy.
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/143/bunnytn2.jpg
My little bunny.
Thanks BD. Pretty much a previous life. It's one of my very favorite things in the world to do, but unfortunately there's just no money in it to make a living.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddy
And now that I'm living in the PNW, there's hardly any market (i.e., none) for colonial reproduction furniture out here, which is pretty much exclusively my furniture building interest.
I used to crank out runs of 8 to 10 pieces at a time like the ones pictured in my above post when I lived in VT, but I sadly haven't built anything in years. :frown:
EDIT: I just saw your pics of your cabin (I hadn't previously looked thru the whole thread). Beautiful!! Is that in the Waitsfield area? Very impressive renovation. Looks like a VERY cozy place to build a fire, make some hot chocolate, and play some chess. :) You must be very proud.
Wow, some really impressive work in this thread.
No where near the skill/hours as previous stuff, but here are a few pics.
http://www.stratsplace.com/cellarpho...r_During_1.jpg
http://www.stratsplace.com/cellarphoto/cc_Cellar_1.JPG
http://www.stratsplace.com/cellarphoto/cc_Cellar_2.JPG
http://www.stratsplace.com/cellarphoto/cc_Cellar_4.JPG
Yes, we're in the Waitsfield area... actually in Granville which is 15-20 mins south. We love it there and just had our first weekend without child two weeks ago. We cozied by the fire and instead of chess, played scrabble. It's only 850 sq. ft. but, I've got plans for building a barn/garage/guest house out back, but who knows when that will happen... next summer?Quote:
Originally Posted by BenWA
I'm surprised you're not building, but realize how much work it is to just set up... maybe in retirement you'll be cranking out priceless one of a kind pieces!
I really love this thread.
BenWa that is some great woodwork. I especially love that bed.
Also, thanks for the compliment.
Here are a few more pics of that job after being pretty much finished, and a couple others I completed recently.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2102/...1477b61b_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2091/...39c3a7ed_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/...4c6b9486_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2139/...ed1c9323_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/...f4c04b3f_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2074/...32992974_b.jpg
Hey Col Man,
I love those wine storage racks. Did you build those your self? if so, did you use plans or just wing it? I've been wanted to add those to my wine room for a while now. Currently I'm just using an old book shelf and it's a bit wobbly. I'd hate to loose my wine because of a shitty bookshelf.
The racks were in the basement when we bought the house. They were poorly built and flimsy as the middle joints were cut too deep. I ended up replacing several sections with new 1x10 pieces and reinforced most of the joints. I also bolted them to the wall studs.Quote:
Originally Posted by G. Gordon Liddy
I found decent free plans here - http://www.van-vliet.org/dempseywood...winerack.shtml
Thanks, I had looked for plans in the past, but these look pretty good. I don't know if this is something I can get to this summer, but it could be a cool winter project.
If you want to spend more $$ (about $1.20ish per bottle), the modular (esp with the curved corners) redwood racks are sweet:
http://www.rosehillwinecellars.com/3...es/redwood.jpg
Nice... Thats a great site for racks. Heh heh... racks.
Hey BigDaddy, did you find the plan for this on Architectural House Plans or did you use what you had in the old building as a guide to floor plan? I had been looking at that plan quite a bit (at least until I found out what it's like to try and build in Boulder County).Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddy
http://www.architecturalhouseplans.com/home_plans/141
No, I just dealt with what was there on the property. The place was a wreck that I completely gutted (down to bare studs) and added on to. It's the pic before the one you quoted. What's the prob in Boulder County?Quote:
Originally Posted by LaBelle23
Since I haven't gone through the process and I have gotten info 2nd hand I can't speak for all of the issues, but one of the main ones is getting a permit. They have lines of recommended and approved fixtures/materials etc, but then don't approve them. The restrictions are very tight and getting tighter all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDaddy
In the mountains they are trying to pass a building code that would prevent people from building more than ~2000 sq ft home (they claim they took the average of all homes in the mountains and added 12%), but here's the kicker...if you pay a few hundred thousand more to open space funds then you still can build your McMansion.
You did some great work on your place. I would like a home just like that but a little bigger for my primary house.
Thanks. It's only 850 sq ft, so yes, it's small. We may retire there, though. I love small, well designed homes. That sounds lame, but Boulder sounds like our town in Mass. On one hand, it feels restrictive, but on the other hand, it's how towns can maintain their "character".... In VT, though, I didn't have to apply for any permits, go through any inspections or adhere to any zoning codes. I felt like a homesteader in the wild west, but I built it to last, anyhow!
I'm loving this thread.
Unfortunately, I'm to busy "building shit" to shoot and post. That will change soon though... On June 1st, I wrap up this long term project and become a slum lord for the first time.
It consumed my ski season, but it wont get kayaking... yeah!
RE:wine rack issues to watch for - when we did our cellar we used a mix of single bottle racks and the diagonal cubes. Two things came up that suck - many large burgundy style bottle don't fit into the single bottle racks we got and then they are a problem in the cubes as well 'cause the sloped necks let them want to slide out when stacked. Consider buying single racks that are definitely big enough for burg bottles.
Great Thread!
I've been restoring cars with my fam for the last 10 years off and on. The current project:
A 1959 Ford Retractable (hard top convertible) before the restoration.
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/9253/bluepredt6.jpg
Disassembled - the body on a rotisserie.
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/1...yrotprebh8.jpg
Frame before.
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/2639/frameprenw1.jpg
Frame restored:
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2...amepostrz2.jpg
Body freshly painted.
http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/7536/bodypostqv2.jpg
Body & Frame together.
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6...amepostts8.jpg
Me - laying it down.
http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/9...aintingxr0.jpg
We just put the deck lid on, and are working on the roof. Hopefully will be done before the end of the summer.
Here's a finished '59 (my avatar) that was done in 2004. Simply beautiful.
http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1559/red59sq3.jpg
I just finished the latest garage pieces of a long workbench and shelving unit to fill in the last wall. Not beautiful, but sturdy as hell.
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...1&d=1211212253
Oh, and there are a few metal fasteners in there. :)
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...2&d=1211212253
Built this beastoid during my senior year of high school. Since then I haven't had much time to finish up the roof and make it aesthetically pleasing. Stands about 30 feet tall. Was pretty cool to view our ponds/property from that perspective for the first time. Quite sketchy getting the 5 main support columns up; though now it's sturdy as hell.
http://tetongravity.com/forums/attac...1&d=1211330101
bestofshow is that a skyliner?
Nice ride, BestShow! Is that roof original?
Wandrin*, you could have saved a few bucks and used a slightly less superior attachment methode, and it's good enough for MRG!:
http://www.biglines.com/photosv2/200...ines_73235.jpg
That does have a very similar look to it.
There is some amazingly cool stuff on this thread.
The patio, the wall and the boy
I believe you used your "two hands" for the patio and wall, but wonder if you used only your hands to do your part making the boy? What were ya aiming at, a glass vial? :DQuote:
Originally Posted by booner