Most of this random dining set has been posted here or in my portfolio, but this picture gives a better idea of how it fills up it's allotted space. Picture walls may or may not be your thing, but they can enliven an otherwise bare wall, and bring old memories back into your daily life.
A New Bed From Old Boards
Long Trestle Table
In another life, this table was a structural beam in a building in NYC. Remember when your mom told you to look on the inside to see someone's real beauty? Same holds true with lumber.
A little bit of this...
And a little bit of that...
Bedroom set
Here's a quick snapshot of the bed and nightstands I just delivered. Rift sawn White Oak with medium-dark brown finish. Better photos to come as soon as I get back there with my camera equipment.
Nesting Crates
Handy little boxes made from old fence pickets. Stackable and nestable.
You can never have enough clamps
There's a new bed in the works...
Nesting Benches
Three Nesting Benches. Same antique barn boards as Rachel's Plant Bench. This set is available now. I'll gladly make more. $275 takes them. Nuff said.
Another toolbox
Quick built in
Design challenge: Customer needs built in cabinetry to add storage space in a small 3rd floor bedroom. Small budget. Short timeframe. Discriminating customer.
Solution: Build on site with construction grade AC plywood. Design and build in 2 days. Happy customer.
Design credit goes to Rob Feinstein of Studio One Architects.
Carrot(s)
I almost feel bad I ate these siamese carrots at work today...
It's not always fancy
Bond Street Bar side yard. Old shipping crates, 4x4 trestle table bases.
Rachel's Plant Bench
Remember that post about all the old barn siding? Pictured below is the first piece to emerge from the pile. I can put these together quickly, and if at least a few people are interested, I can make a small batch of these for $100 a piece. Contact me if you are interested.
A new addition to my website
I'm experimenting with a photography page on my website. I originally picked up a camera to keep a portfolio of my work. Of course if you walk around long enough with a camera other subjects are bound to catch your eye. Take a look here. Please enjoy; feedback is always welcome.
A Beautiful Oar
I was just asked to refinish an old oar. What a beauty. These things may be made from trees, but they certainly don't grow on them...
Coming attractions
I've got a bunch of interesting furniture in the pipeline and I'm starting to gather materials. A couple of pieces are spec'd out in weathered barn siding. That can be tough to source, but I know a guy in upstate NY who squirrels away lumber every chance he gets. He had some interesting boards that had been vertical board and batten siding on an old local barn that dated back somewhere in the 1800's. I went and brought home a truckload. I can't wait to get into this project...
Old Barn Siding
Checking the moisture content to make sure they're good to go.
This should last a little while...I hope!
A quick bookcase...
So there's this guy, let's call him Dave. Because that's his name. Recently he asked me to build him a bookcase for his studio. Nothing special, inexpensive, but something cool. Here's what happened:
Since budget was a big factor, I used sanded B/C construction grade plywood. It's basically a little nicer grade of house sheathing. Although it's great to work with beautiful, pristine materials, I also love the challenge of making something beautiful with utilitarian materials.
The corners are mitered, glued and cross nailed with masonry nails, which have a thick, irregular head. The heads are set just on the surface, not driven home. Sorta like a row of rivets on a steel bridge. It's not traditional joinery, but it's strong and interesting and quick. Fits in with the whole industrial vibe. The feet are blocks cut from an LVL beam, so they match the plywood edge perfectly.
More job site sightings...
Interesting how patterns and rhythms can unexpectedly emerge. And yes, this photo means I am still on a construction project. For fans of fancier work, next time I'll have something for you...
Tool juxtaposition
An interesting little collection of tools happened yesterday.
