tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32207405579969460012024-03-19T03:34:19.453-07:00Build Something!An online journal of the builds that we do at Craftsman Collective Inc.Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-4349665269187637262012-04-26T19:55:00.003-07:002012-04-26T19:57:11.746-07:00Chunky Alder Mantel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I just love it when someone comes in with a clear design idea and a head for details. This customer did an amazing remodel on a home in Orinda and loved to work on the details. She came to me with an idea and I started drawing. After a few slight revisions, she was satisfied and we got to building. Just finished up the install yesterday, and I must say. This is a great piece. Thanks Deb!<br />
SOLID ALDER, Prefinished and Installed $2800. We can make your ideas reality too!Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-23063481794117413932011-07-19T09:47:00.000-07:002011-07-19T09:50:31.881-07:00Dream Build Mantel !Well here it is. In all it's filthy gourgous glory. This is the mantel we did for Jason Willis, which he did for a designer that owns a shop called Filthy Georgous. We only get the chance to build the real elaborate ones a couple times a year. This one may be the most intricate mantel I've built since opening my own shop. This was an incredibly fun build because I really got to flex the design muscles and take someone elses idea and develop it on paper for them, then build it. I just love these kinds of builds, so if you have an idea but just can't find the right guy to help you figure out how to build it, bring it to us down here at Craftsman Collectives Architectural Wood Products. The more complicated the better.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEA3mBbtfh9bGlD_gwPadiR_kB1Y0KmBCCj8hhNpqfNjtnNg4TrrUTwqlfbYHMIn5PAKSPDroNwq0I7rHdxATlDy6HGkGjm9Cj0ESz6vABDvs9GvPoJpLIpUo2geMF1z6edWRdX5vJqdNQ/s1600/WillisMantel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEA3mBbtfh9bGlD_gwPadiR_kB1Y0KmBCCj8hhNpqfNjtnNg4TrrUTwqlfbYHMIn5PAKSPDroNwq0I7rHdxATlDy6HGkGjm9Cj0ESz6vABDvs9GvPoJpLIpUo2geMF1z6edWRdX5vJqdNQ/s320/WillisMantel.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-3968204185802412332011-06-13T15:33:00.000-07:002011-06-13T15:33:40.173-07:00Pottery Barn Mantel !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8pKtKXsucJnQgBuRDTS_FoKlvvrZNoM_nW29knG_g-xpF8HvkDrd2YRdM93iGOts1rXw9XWecX_G3gks3tkmP3FZnoTcuqRC-BTwEKdhsqxgcpHgufGUKIgEz9nMofDLhDBsYJMvYq_H/s1600/IMG_0504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8pKtKXsucJnQgBuRDTS_FoKlvvrZNoM_nW29knG_g-xpF8HvkDrd2YRdM93iGOts1rXw9XWecX_G3gks3tkmP3FZnoTcuqRC-BTwEKdhsqxgcpHgufGUKIgEz9nMofDLhDBsYJMvYq_H/s320/IMG_0504.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Here's our latest Low Cost mantel for the clean look set. We have a builder that could literally build a Pottery Barn. They know thier stuff, build to a specific clientele and stage thier projects so well, thier projects sell almost befoire they are finished. I love working with them. They give me creative freedom and are always excited with our work. Here they had a tight budget and wanted a clean look, Pottery Barn inspired. Clean as a country whistle.Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-56812388672152633462011-06-13T15:26:00.000-07:002011-06-13T15:26:14.500-07:00Bifolding Fiberglass Door, Distressed !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQc2u2akMIoQcb8-HmHL2W7MGeJ-XA748kfwuoPZhytc8eaQLBypmdSd6CRbm-nVKr-rAzC4Xw_iiAgtSF0ATSP_dCplh_UqMdp7a_WeokvEymZYtYVtUgve_uV42K1BydKsdZBtuYeypW/s1600/IMG_0403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQc2u2akMIoQcb8-HmHL2W7MGeJ-XA748kfwuoPZhytc8eaQLBypmdSd6CRbm-nVKr-rAzC4Xw_iiAgtSF0ATSP_dCplh_UqMdp7a_WeokvEymZYtYVtUgve_uV42K1BydKsdZBtuYeypW/s320/IMG_0403.JPG" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>Our latest bifolding door creation. This one is made from fiberglass panels and measures 12'0" across. The distressing into this door is what really makes it fantastic. It was done by Randy at New Look Painting. It looks absolutely incredible in person. He's the only guy I know who can distress a fiberglass door. He also just so happens to be one of my prefinishing sub contractors. So if you're looking for an amazing bifold door with a really killer finish, be sure to come by the shop. We'll hook you up.Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-28183118914489124812011-05-13T15:52:00.000-07:002011-05-13T16:21:52.541-07:00Sawaii DoorsEvery once and a while you meet a client that you just love. It's people like this that make me enjoy what I do. This door customer was an example of that. These people were more than patient with us. We've had a difficult year transitioning into our new operation. These awesome people were understanding, beyond patient, and I wanted to give them nothing less than my best. I think we did it. These Cherry Panel doors turned out just georgous..<br />
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But getting them installed turned out to only be half of the job. Once I got them in the Mr. of the house, quite a handy fellow in his own right, wasn't satisfied with the hinges. He felt they should be heavy duty ball bearing. I looked at them and thought to my self "Why doesn't EVERY door we build like this have heavy duty ball bearing hinges???" I was out there a few days later and discovered an outstanding technique for mortising hinges using the Festool MFK700EQ mini router and a shop built jig.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwR-5KBdkAM1WkcYweNxSwaDIsjXvq7GUM_wr9w72-t5MU1NNOIG0GWksA6X5W2g5mLOmRg0uNHdMR5nLZ70h8GIPuGTkLsWay_C_WxHBdQdJeSz3V-6aaqi8iIc83UgfI92Eil57YYVJX/s1600/IMG_0479%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwR-5KBdkAM1WkcYweNxSwaDIsjXvq7GUM_wr9w72-t5MU1NNOIG0GWksA6X5W2g5mLOmRg0uNHdMR5nLZ70h8GIPuGTkLsWay_C_WxHBdQdJeSz3V-6aaqi8iIc83UgfI92Eil57YYVJX/s320/IMG_0479%255B1%255D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Here, I'm using the new hinges to set the depth of the router bit. You have to be sure you set the depth to the door edge, not all the way down into the old hinges mortise like this pic below is showing. Almost blew it there... Notice how the jig we made is the same size as the hinge, (we sell these buy the way) add a bearing or router bushing to follow the template and there you have it. Mortising jig for door hinges. What makes the MFK outstanding for this application (besides that it is the only router prethreaded to accept router bushings) is the wide platform base with the knob on it. This base give you unmatched control over the router which results in big time confidence biting into a multi thousand dollar furniture grade finished cherry hardwood door. Yes, it's still nerve racking.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfN3vJR1wZLi6PeSUsrA8Qnzga1QHAjFnntDfIHNA9UcNrFhtfgVRLuM00GRFVghkFgcYBFxI7RShx-B1XDUWqW_m0VBI7wLQASw7-oXR_c77OFmOkuV6wHg_XftsJXypkE5ngrHFXhsEF/s1600/IMG_0475%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfN3vJR1wZLi6PeSUsrA8Qnzga1QHAjFnntDfIHNA9UcNrFhtfgVRLuM00GRFVghkFgcYBFxI7RShx-B1XDUWqW_m0VBI7wLQASw7-oXR_c77OFmOkuV6wHg_XftsJXypkE5ngrHFXhsEF/s320/IMG_0475%255B1%255D.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As luck would have it, as I'm doing this. Literally the very moment I'm setting the depth, I get a call from my Festool rep who is travelling my area with his boss the West Coast Director of Sales. They just so happened to be in the same town I was working in and dropped by to see me and the MFK in action. They took a video, and if they ever get it to me, I'll post it up.</div>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-27871622330750660432011-05-13T15:18:00.000-07:002011-05-13T15:19:03.875-07:00Recycled lumber ArborOne thing I love more than anything is taking something used, old, or discarded and making something fresh and new out of it. Here's a perfect example. Tim Dennis built this awesome arbor as his display for this years Carpentry Artist Exhibition. We wanted a display that could showcase the materials we have a great resource for (used lumber) and display it in a unique and creative way. Tim and I came up with a real neat design that makes this antique material look modern again. We precut everything right here in house, and could do the same for you.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVplj5V97n_68FfHcURziR0EEpF9GBE7cmb4K2bX__ueyf7qmq6gbPQhXVwjbcscg7S_Bqqf5vGQV-ef-0shb_8txUsDx1-hAxvrMUIP8XZZqVDvH3Y7au16BTM9BxNpvWyGLeAvkBnKro/s320/IMG_0393.JPG" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The above shot shows the shape real well, below is it mounted up on the customers wall with the clavos on. I like this one so much I decided it needs to be built as a display.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio77HsHiiL6O7znzk4a4CVr5TySXqFwDwF4cmqcx0Zfa0a10avb3DJ4g4mXoo3ypAVzERG4yS1zOK01gU37OGvatIq9f4CqacduuhrTUCd_THkBSatobutlFe0FzVp49S57TmZDRN4i-ri/s1600/IMG_0413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio77HsHiiL6O7znzk4a4CVr5TySXqFwDwF4cmqcx0Zfa0a10avb3DJ4g4mXoo3ypAVzERG4yS1zOK01gU37OGvatIq9f4CqacduuhrTUCd_THkBSatobutlFe0FzVp49S57TmZDRN4i-ri/s320/IMG_0413.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This would probably look better with corbels under it, but it adds to the cost. I think the display unit will get corbels though. It just finishes off the look. Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-62764824068951266742011-05-13T10:07:00.000-07:002011-05-13T10:07:10.682-07:00Festool Is In!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2b-MHNbPb64S3lpWOWBSUZnedqqivN9ZOGJK4StriQyYyWiigsXVwuHiR1vocA2GVg8zIXN7TkCHETCuLYcKQ-V67LZ3jK4zzyic5dAK_R7-xZa5ZSKNJ7cpCRuSx3pstcT7rlZSHijyJ/s1600/IMG_0348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2b-MHNbPb64S3lpWOWBSUZnedqqivN9ZOGJK4StriQyYyWiigsXVwuHiR1vocA2GVg8zIXN7TkCHETCuLYcKQ-V67LZ3jK4zzyic5dAK_R7-xZa5ZSKNJ7cpCRuSx3pstcT7rlZSHijyJ/s320/IMG_0348.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Its Official. We're a Festool Dealer. It's no secret how I feel about Festool Products (the f-n BEST) so I thought if our new store is going to be the be-all end-all destination for finish carpentry we darned well better have the best tools for finish carpenters to use. As if I needed to say it again, that is FESTOOL! It all started with me buying my first sander over five years ago. That began an addiction that has finally ended in me opening up a Festool dealership. Above is a shot of our "Festool Vault". Come on down and demo all the awesome Festool stuff. The first fondle is free! The shot below is me at the Festool Academy deep underground in an undisclosed location far benieth the Nevada desert where I underwent an extensive briefing of top secret not yet released uber super duper neato Festool new products.<br />
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First guy to thank, Jesse Wright from Architectural Moldings. He's got mad skills with design and builds his stuff to the highest degree of craftsmanship. You can check out his blog at <a href="http://www.archmolding.net/">http://www.archmolding.net/</a>. Here's a shot of Jesse working with his favorite tool.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYjXU5pCMMJfQT5meM4DPRVYW1pE5LYeNWElYe1qNdyToTgDNUxa7xN06Y0Gog7hVvJ8qb1RPr_Ioz_6vgsYT1LiuSt4XHFqQva380eOcxteSWwIbdO9PiqEQa5xh-tzpEkWJ2-0izUB8/s1600/KevinM.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYjXU5pCMMJfQT5meM4DPRVYW1pE5LYeNWElYe1qNdyToTgDNUxa7xN06Y0Gog7hVvJ8qb1RPr_Ioz_6vgsYT1LiuSt4XHFqQva380eOcxteSWwIbdO9PiqEQa5xh-tzpEkWJ2-0izUB8/s320/KevinM.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>And last but not least in the background of Kevins hero shot is Tim D. Tim is the propieter of Tim Dennis Construction. While Tim spends most of his working hours in the framing realm, he's no stranger to artistic builds. Tim whipped up our reclaimed lumber purgola in short order turning ancient timber into modern art. You can see this badboy standing proud right out in front of the shop at this very minute. Here's Tim deep in concentration...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQoUa7YTJi-zZjQi4eE4KBR-HvdDiWon8okz6vnQhU41irk9gZUd7oMbrIz1pZBS0cVEC4bfrjRgM2ecLxl5zL_SQoCY4PwQWHumlset3AmFCGuLOht62Z8uQTowoH11WMZoj7xp7jiLz/s1600/TimD.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQoUa7YTJi-zZjQi4eE4KBR-HvdDiWon8okz6vnQhU41irk9gZUd7oMbrIz1pZBS0cVEC4bfrjRgM2ecLxl5zL_SQoCY4PwQWHumlset3AmFCGuLOht62Z8uQTowoH11WMZoj7xp7jiLz/s320/TimD.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>He looks pretty serious there doesn't he? You shoulda seen the sawdust flying. There's a ton of other people that deserve mention and credit beginning with my entire staff and family. Everybody did thier part getting us up and running. I could never have done it without a single one of you. I'm so proud of our people and what we have done in the last year. Great things await.Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-14572054711381441692011-01-09T19:58:00.000-08:002011-01-09T19:58:50.015-08:00Bosch Axial Glide Miter Saw Review !I just finished up my review of Bosch's amazing new Axial Glide Miter Saw. This review is published on THISisCarpentry, a very prestigious webzine published by Gary Katz! I'm honored to be considered for publication on the internets de-facto best source of professional carpentry information.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2011/01/07/the-new-bosch-axial-glide-miter-saw/#more-7579">http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2011/01/07/the-new-bosch-axial-glide-miter-saw/#more-7579</a>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-17242559152006566312010-12-24T21:46:00.000-08:002010-12-24T21:46:43.221-08:00Sapele is the new MahoganyI got a referal from a good friend to help out a friend of his that had an unusual request to replace his front door. He and his wife had been on vacation in Bali and wanted to bring the Bali resort feel home with thier entry door replacement. The shot below is what they had existing.<br />
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This is a recycled lumber wall. Not like this is super original or anything. What made this stand out was the environment it was in. This is in the new Aria Hotel. Super Futuristic and modern, with this rustic wall right in the middle of it. Love the contrast.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOVh6wnvfuSRmxzni5YKJmg8XFEiP3Osv914Yx2ttcHArGW2YYfrc3bzrj09LhZLjzC2EMb5iorn-zg-QruHF3xCjUYF6sXKhmXzdKIibZvHtGVo78CXJdNLndApkn00DGLuRU8_OoOdw/s1600/PaintedCeiling.BMP" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOVh6wnvfuSRmxzni5YKJmg8XFEiP3Osv914Yx2ttcHArGW2YYfrc3bzrj09LhZLjzC2EMb5iorn-zg-QruHF3xCjUYF6sXKhmXzdKIibZvHtGVo78CXJdNLndApkn00DGLuRU8_OoOdw/s320/PaintedCeiling.BMP" width="240" /></a></div>Then of course, the over the top stuff you can only get away with in Vegas. Like this ceiling, in the carport of all places in Cesaers Palace. It hurt my head looking at this hungover after a long night, but there is one thing for certain, somebody spent an awful lot of time painting that ceiling.Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-46020094904950592122010-10-08T10:57:00.000-07:002010-10-08T19:56:02.630-07:00Vegas Baby!So last week we went out to Las Vegas as one of our friends was competing in the Ms.Olympia Figure Championship! We are all so proud of Carin Hawkins amazing rise to stardom in the world of fitness. She placed 12th! That may not seem like an impressive finishing position until you consider that this is the biggest event in bodybuilding, it's basically the World Championship, and just getting on the stage at this uber prestigious event is an accomplishment conquered by only the elite of the industry. So WAY TO GO CARIN!!!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8DAinFfstmtgtDkiUcQNkicsNTL18MYNxS8rkfMsJSUdoEUjHNQ7Ys3BSssnndgFDbWK7rXcT1RE6lYaIrB6z-KrB2Z6nROwJnpYHfgl3RvtI9qzCOpLaKavBg0s8-3ySc_vAkFFThJ7/s1600/Collonade.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8DAinFfstmtgtDkiUcQNkicsNTL18MYNxS8rkfMsJSUdoEUjHNQ7Ys3BSssnndgFDbWK7rXcT1RE6lYaIrB6z-KrB2Z6nROwJnpYHfgl3RvtI9qzCOpLaKavBg0s8-3ySc_vAkFFThJ7/s320/Collonade.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-4941284764874921652010-09-22T19:59:00.000-07:002010-09-22T20:01:20.675-07:00Painting Corners VIdeoCheck it out, just finished up a new tips video. This is for our HG Radio site. Just a little quickie tip for painting nice tight corners when you're trying to do two different color walls.<br />
<object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/a0X381g2cV8?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/a0X381g2cV8?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-73836750815300137352010-09-22T14:04:00.000-07:002010-09-22T14:04:33.874-07:00Roman Doric Build Continues.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2t0iyyO2pu9YFQ4mI13RXumtc2s8U7p0Kui7ogGaTMefQjeJoybYeQa2PEBKL-HLMpFmapqUk7tvnfPdohF2fpiOW8gDjRAqCrHEoves4mcsUmIArzJV9sQcTO2Tk1iVI3q_xUcdQtNs2/s1600/Collonade+003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2t0iyyO2pu9YFQ4mI13RXumtc2s8U7p0Kui7ogGaTMefQjeJoybYeQa2PEBKL-HLMpFmapqUk7tvnfPdohF2fpiOW8gDjRAqCrHEoves4mcsUmIArzJV9sQcTO2Tk1iVI3q_xUcdQtNs2/s320/Collonade+003.jpg" /></a></div>We have been having way more fun building this detail than the definition of 'work' should allow. There is nothing I love more (besides my family) than building mind blowing architectural details like this one. Jesse and I have discovered a few awesome techniques and solutions that only doing a build like this would create opportunities to discover. Check the video Jesse put together there are a few really neat tips and techniques buried in this footage. Keep in mind this is just a rough cut edit. When we are done, we are going to edit something better to document the build of this detail.<br />
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Below is a shot of me assembling the guttae drops. This is a modollion block up under the cornice that represents the pins that secured the beams (which are represented by the trigliphs) in ancient architecture. This was a tedious detail to build that took Jesse and I together more than a full day to get together. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpjPCRSgIbyk_2gc1RKiq0PPaqKIvrD9NvkOeQ6I3ZGrU_87dkRqwZn0qMkeFabcBrGdC-g22y-6uWdj_oHdFY3t9FYSuk90DDoszkHnNk1TPa2vWeOQBSauuvfGTB_uGvOeoh6uWA0gC/s1600/Collonade+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOpjPCRSgIbyk_2gc1RKiq0PPaqKIvrD9NvkOeQ6I3ZGrU_87dkRqwZn0qMkeFabcBrGdC-g22y-6uWdj_oHdFY3t9FYSuk90DDoszkHnNk1TPa2vWeOQBSauuvfGTB_uGvOeoh6uWA0gC/s320/Collonade+001.jpg" /></a></div>But all that tedious assembly work is worth it in the end. It's interesting to note another tidbit of fact about the reason the ancient architects used these drops like this. I read on wikipedia that the guttae drops were commonly used under the cornice not only to represent the pins for the beams but that they also were considered 'rain orginizers', meaning they helped to control where the rain dropped off the structure. Interesting stuff that I never would have been researching had we not gone this direction with the build. I've got to hand it to Jesse for that, and this pic below, rain drop organizers or not, these guttae drops look freaking stunning overhead. Is that a cool detail or what?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTpPHVCBO8jGTVplNSckktN0RZjGEGc_Lij22aG3lXbKP7-7B5Jn0JerZwALcLGzpHIPOySBzidv2fsXhiHW_ncCryF8M_IIQ5-ZpHHjQLYbHRHC01O3sJb21du9Bl41TpcbfUHKwOJCK/s1600/Collonade+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTpPHVCBO8jGTVplNSckktN0RZjGEGc_Lij22aG3lXbKP7-7B5Jn0JerZwALcLGzpHIPOySBzidv2fsXhiHW_ncCryF8M_IIQ5-ZpHHjQLYbHRHC01O3sJb21du9Bl41TpcbfUHKwOJCK/s320/Collonade+002.jpg" /></a></div>The quality of Craftsmanship and attention to both authenticity and detail clearly evident here are representative of the incredible talents of the fine folks at Architectural Moldings and Craftsman Collective Inc. ( I helped a little )Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-24491710509470415892010-09-17T14:22:00.000-07:002010-09-17T14:22:01.774-07:00More mantels.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51f11ZnosvEGYsRs641tuCcABVGzIVZVi2CCrvEf4DvdmrDzMyyu_tgwA8o3xvsR8apMnpM1H7N_5Nue-p_0FhlZmrBNOZT38M47xuUSOim1gSXiZ6_nOjwWgDu7J3C9dGMwhcsLSYfyN/s1600/SheldonMantel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh51f11ZnosvEGYsRs641tuCcABVGzIVZVi2CCrvEf4DvdmrDzMyyu_tgwA8o3xvsR8apMnpM1H7N_5Nue-p_0FhlZmrBNOZT38M47xuUSOim1gSXiZ6_nOjwWgDu7J3C9dGMwhcsLSYfyN/s320/SheldonMantel.jpg" /></a></div>In the course of starting a new business, building a new showroom, and developing a new radio show, I still have to work. My buddy Victor sent me a photo of the mantel I built for him now that it is installed. I'm really happy that a mantel I built here in Nor-Cal fits so well installed over 500 miles away. This is a modified sherwood mantel that we made fit into his highly contrained space. The simple shelf below was a great opportunity to introduce Stephen to the art of mantel building. He did great! While this is far from his first mantel build, this is the first one that I measured and turned over to him to build. When we went out to install, it couldn't have fit better. It looks simpler than it really is since the top actually wraps around a pop out. Regardless, Stephen nailed it... to the wall. As well as figuratively speaking.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYdUNKcSoQl1JKt9KWKGUPeYLk1cZ2Npej6mUAO0_ZCUAobQNIJbYzBsaiwUsPIO0zdnLSx8A1_zVqssLWJZ9MwLxWmz91n7AIg67PBEh1yU6ehBuDk2C9UxfRTUnwrdF5_8zIfbx56s9/s1600/SimpleMantelShelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYdUNKcSoQl1JKt9KWKGUPeYLk1cZ2Npej6mUAO0_ZCUAobQNIJbYzBsaiwUsPIO0zdnLSx8A1_zVqssLWJZ9MwLxWmz91n7AIg67PBEh1yU6ehBuDk2C9UxfRTUnwrdF5_8zIfbx56s9/s320/SimpleMantelShelf.jpg" /></a></div>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-81424274625993618562010-09-17T14:09:00.000-07:002010-09-17T14:09:03.472-07:00Showroom Build Begins!We've been working on converting our old warehouse into our new showroom concept for a few months now. Most of the work has been painting racking and re-arranging stuff to get our layout optimized. While that was exciting in it's own right, I'm glad we have it figured out and now behind us. We are finally beginning the carpentry. I love building showrooms, this is when you get the opportunity to build stuff you rarely sell, but everyone talks about. I've been involved with the construction of numerous millwork showrooms, and toured many many more. I'm taking all that I have learned from what I and everyone else has done in the past and applying that knowledge along with a few ideas I've picked up from successful merchandisers in other industries and folding it all into our 10,000 square foot buildout. Here's a little sampler of one of the designs now under construction. This is the concept sketch I whipped up just to show Jesse how my wireless design program works.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGc7O_mT-yaZOF4FxC3St_UBpFEyn7hHcq8ZvT0TlJuD87iLQe0rXlvCS2-V8aqRyqU0ew2McU8p3g6XntIH0tikIT0IEr3QyKghqVchnTm1ZtTJnDr6HMqWebiJ71lPqEGD9kYkviGLg8/s1600/ColumnSketch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGc7O_mT-yaZOF4FxC3St_UBpFEyn7hHcq8ZvT0TlJuD87iLQe0rXlvCS2-V8aqRyqU0ew2McU8p3g6XntIH0tikIT0IEr3QyKghqVchnTm1ZtTJnDr6HMqWebiJ71lPqEGD9kYkviGLg8/s320/ColumnSketch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This build is an authentic reproduction of a collonade taken from the Roman Doric Order, so there really isn't any design credit here. However, the success of both it's authenticity and scale is still a formidable challenge. I'm fortunate to be working with one of the finest craftsmen of our area in Jesse Wright of Architectual Molding. Jesse is even a bigger geek about this stuff than I am, and a highly (almost too highly) detail oriented builder. We're both enjoying working together. It's neat to work with someone that really understand the language of architecture and is passionate about it, like Jesse is. We spend a little too much time talking it, when we should be more focused on building it but we are both so excited about building something like this that talking about it endlessly is almost a given. Here's a shot of the entablature in progress, stay tuned as this stunning detail develops into a reproduction of a bit of historical architecture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDE4VBBcgGtx8v3_oU1B6VzLfPhHx4NSMv4JfJbcj0EW4yJJUAoR4QBsx7Z5WVJIT6P1CwQQr80NJEUSOpHuXVZBU44VV6Y544v3_9rXJgzp4F5xudQs5Kd31PWHbbAzBTOU6hh71dRTO/s1600/Roman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" qx="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicDE4VBBcgGtx8v3_oU1B6VzLfPhHx4NSMv4JfJbcj0EW4yJJUAoR4QBsx7Z5WVJIT6P1CwQQr80NJEUSOpHuXVZBU44VV6Y544v3_9rXJgzp4F5xudQs5Kd31PWHbbAzBTOU6hh71dRTO/s320/Roman.jpg" /></a></div>Robby Myerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10120982006569072778noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3220740557996946001.post-25328431300242603752010-09-09T08:25:00.000-07:002010-09-17T13:08:22.420-07:00HG Radio Launches this weekend on 910am KNEW Sat. 6-9am<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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