Shit you built with your own two hands (picture thread)

**OSECS** · 01-24-2010, 09:39 PM

^^Definitely, I'm trying to adopt those types of measures in my practice now. I don't call myself a green company cause I think a lot of those "green company" labels are a crock and a bit of a fraud sometimes. Trying to work within common material sizes and using old left over stock is a game and a challenge to me that saves my clients $$ on their homes, and allows me to give them more interesting design solutions at times.

Some clients don't want that type of service, but more and more do, esp. as the cost of construction crept up the last few years.

**BigDaddy** · 01-24-2010, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by eldereldo

So I barely had enough cherry to finish up, think I had maybe 5 sq ft left over

Awesome planning and finished job! It looks like a Navaho rug I once owned.

**gh444** · 01-25-2010, 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by OSECS

^^Definitely, I'm trying to adopt those types of measures in my practice now. I don't call myself a green company cause I think a lot of those "green company" labels are a crock and a bit of a fraud sometimes. Trying to work within common material sizes and using old left over stock is a game and a challenge to me that saves my clients $$ on their homes, and allows me to give them more interesting design solutions at times.

Some clients don't want that type of service, but more and more do, esp. as the cost of construction crept up the last few years.

I have an uncle who is an architect. LEED cert. One of the things he does is design everything based on no waste from a sheet of plywood. 4'x4' grids over the course of entire homes. Cool stuff.

**OSECS** · 01-25-2010, 10:47 AM

^^ Yep, I've always tried to design spaces that work within the 4' grid. The proportions of a particular design sometimes require deviation from that grid, but it's always one I strive for.

I'm looking into a system called Superior Wall. I've used it in basement applications (which it was originally designed for) but now I'm looking at above ground applications as well.

A 10" thick pre cast, off site, manufactured concrete wall system, pre insulated, window/door openings are pre cast into the wall system.

There is absolutely no on site waste. The system installs in less than a week and you can be framing floors immediately after installation. It's a really well designed system, when used in the right situations.

The initial cost is more than conventional framing, but time savings, coupled with the waste factor, Ease of finishing all make it a system that saves the client money over the life of the project (according to the contractors I've had do initial bidding).

**mock vomit** · 01-25-2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by eldereldo

Nice!

Can I ask what rooms these are? The top pic looks like a lofted room with a long bank of cabinetry to be installed on left... meaning it could be a kitchen, or maybe dining space or den/loft/library with some built-in cabinetry?

Edit: Now think this 2nd pic was just an example regards tone contrasts? (For the bottom pic, not much to go on... but I'd guess a living room/family room? Then the space thru the doorway, the floor stops... a bath maybe?)

Curious, you have plans to do similar in other rooms in the place too?

**eldereldo** · 01-25-2010, 12:35 PM

Top picture is part of the loft, which is going to be a library/den kind of place. And yes, a row of cabinets on the wall to the left, what you can't see is the 8 foot window that looks out into the forest, there will be a window seat below it.

Second picture is the Master Bedroom, the space is filled in with slate now, and is a doorway out onto a deck.

I think this is it for spectacular hardwood, the kitchen and balance of the house will have simple borders.

We do have a bit of a plan for the main entrance involving slate and a design to match the light.

Thanks for the complements by the way

If you want to try something new, and low waste, look into ICF blocks. We used them for our basement, and it is possible to use them for the whole wall system of a house. Great R ratings, incredibly quiet and overall, probably about the same cost as framing.

Also check out SIP panels, you get them pre-manufactured with door and window openings, again, excellent R ratings, and quick construction

**couloirman** · 02-03-2010, 02:50 PM

Bad pics but you get the idea. Archtop guitar, built from scratch, no kit or anything. Ill be installing a floating pickup and some pearl inlays this coming summer. I built 4 guitars before this, and they all played terribly, but this one plays better than any others that I own, and that's saying something cause Ive got vintage telecasters and les pauls in my collection.

**carvedog** · 02-03-2010, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by couloirman

Bad pics but you get the idea. Archtop guitar, built from scratch, no kit or anything. Ill be installing a floating pickup and some pearl inlays this coming summer. I built 4 guitars before this, and they all played terribly, but this one plays better than any others that I own, and that's saying something cause Ive got vintage telecasters and les pauls in my collection.

Wow. This thread continues to deliver. Some talented mofos on here.

**MakeFast** · 02-03-2010, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by couloirman

Hats off man - I love archtop acoustics, that thing looks like the balls.

**EarlyWood** · 02-03-2010, 06:59 PM

I'm not seeing the balls but it does kick ass, couloirman

**couloirman** · 02-03-2010, 07:31 PM

Hey thanks guys, a couple more pics so you can see some of the nice figuring on the maple backplate, and of course, my signature inside the F-hole to prove I made it and am not just making it up

**eldereldo** · 02-04-2010, 04:30 PM

^ I like that. Something I want to try once I have time.

**wicked_sick** · 02-04-2010, 08:36 PM

eldereldo, is this merely a hobby in your spare time or do you do it for money?

Also, I helped a friend erect a SIP cottage. So fast easy and clean. all the plumbing and electrical chases were precut as well. I will be building myself a SIP home if I can ever afford to do so

**skinny_kid** · 02-04-2010, 09:13 PM

I have a few pieces of furniture that are all coming together. I will post them up when I'm done.

And great work everybody. Working with your hands is something everybody should try.

**eldereldo** · 02-05-2010, 07:33 PM

Not a hobby so much as a way of getting far more than what I could afford to pay someone. And it consumes more than just my spare time.

doughboyshredder · 02-05-2010, 10:01 PM

love the guitar.

**RootSkier** · 02-25-2010, 07:39 PM

sick axe.

this fucking house will never be done...but at least the outside is getting close.

and....not bad for a garage

**EarlyWood** · 02-25-2010, 09:07 PM

Nice spread Root..

**skifishbum** · 03-02-2010, 08:33 AM

Looking sweet RS
A few pics of the shit that's been consuming my time.
Didn't build cabinets but helped with install likewise granite ctops.
Appliances show up today.
Tileing this weekend
before

gutted

present state

I'll be glad when it's finnally done and hopefully the spanser will be stoked

**DeeAre** · 03-02-2010, 08:37 AM

Gorgeous kitchen man. Maybe save some of the red-trimmed cabinets for the man cave?

**Caucasian Asian** · 03-02-2010, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Derider

Gorgeous kitchen man. Maybe save some of the red-trimmed cabinets for the man cave?

Looks like he already did

Originally Posted by skifishbum

Nice kitchen.

**DeeAre** · 03-02-2010, 09:11 AM

Oh shit! Epic man cave.

**khakis** · 03-02-2010, 09:24 AM

kitchen redesign looks piomp.
Mind sharing brand/style or are they totally custom?

**skifishbum** · 03-02-2010, 09:44 AM

Custom from a local company I don't think they have a web page but here is this highly reccomended if your in SLC. I dig the knotty cherry
http://www.manta.com/c/mm85jfg/r-t-custom-cabinetry