No, it's a 1/8 x 2" steel frame with poured concrete. I then grind and buff it to create the top. It's held to the top of the wood with 1/2" steel tubes so it floats on all 4 corners.
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No, it's a 1/8 x 2" steel frame with poured concrete. I then grind and buff it to create the top. It's held to the top of the wood with 1/2" steel tubes so it floats on all 4 corners.
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I like sharing and getting feedback, it's good for the creative process.
I've really liked using the cement and steel, it's like an extension of my painting.
The bamboo is new to...
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It's been a while since i've posted but I recently finished a desk that is part of a new line of furniture I've been designing. Also here is a tall table that is part of the line too....
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1 vote for wagner 1 vote against.
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Will the 2 pass method work for cutting dado's also? I'm assuming it will but want to make sure.
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My table saw has a large outfeed table attached so feeding it backwards isn't really an option for me. I did do some test cuts today with the blade raised to about 1/16 that...
blasted stupid Unisaw!
Do I attach the french cleats directly to the back laminate?
I heard taping the cut line might help?
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I'm building some cabinets for a client to hang on a wall.
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The doors will be...
I finally got all the permits last June and got them signed off. It was sure a pain and about a month ago I got a letter from the city saying I still needed them......who knows? I put that letter in...
I'm not sure Paul. I will try to find out and send you a message.
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It's been a while since I've posted but I wanted to post some pics of a table I just finished.
I have more pics of it in progress but I'll make another post when I get more time...
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I have been away from here for awhile...not just here but from the computor in general. I went on a road trip traveling the country for a month and then moved to a new...
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I have that same sander but mine is about 7 years old. I think I had a problem like that at one point but I don't remember how I fixed it...sorry that's no help. I think it was something to do with...
Well said Mark.
To add to that, sometimes a piece made as art might take you 200
+ hours, If it were a table or something small even at $40 and hour that works out to $8000. You might not be...
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I can't start to tell you what a PITA this has been. I thought it would be a simple matter to get a business license. Was I way wrong! From the beggining I've never gotten a straight answer out of...