Another job in the wings

[tule peak timber]

A new upscale winery, near the winery I finished last year. The two pics are artist renditions of the new place .I am going to do some of the custom mill-work in this establishment,  starting soon. This time I  get to do some original designs and I'm really looking forward to the job !  Rob

  

 

[Bill Gaiche]

Good luck. Will be looking forward to see your work. bg

[Magicman]

It will be nice for you to get your name on your craftsmanship. 

[tule peak timber]

Thanks guys. Certainly nice people to work for... Rob

[sprucebunny]

That's great !!
Hope this is more fun than the other one.

[Just Me]

 All of my architects retired in a two year span and caught me unawares. That is the best way to get work. I just built a table for an arcitects house and she was happy so I am hoping to get some shop work out of that.

That is a cool looking project, looks like it needs some interesting details. You go boy!

Congratulations!

Larry

[JohnM]

I'm willing to bet those "artist renditions" cost the client more than my real house. :D  Looking forward following along on this one, Rob.

[tule peak timber]

I'm willing to bet those "artist renditions" cost the client more than my real house. :D  Looking forward following along on this one, Rob.

And more then my house too ! Going to do some fun things for this client...

[jueston]

looks like an awesome project, we are all looking forward to seeing pictures a the project moves along.

[scsmith42]

Rob, this sounds like a cool project!  I can't wait to see what you come up with.

Scott

[yukon cornelius]

I cant wait to see what you get going. your work is spectacular!

[Lud]

Your'e a lucky fellow to be the right guy in the right place at the right time with the right skills, energy, patience and balance.   We're rooting for you! 8)

[mikeb1079]

i'm not exactly sure that they would even let me into a place like that.   :D

i'm sure it'll be both challenging and rewarding!!

[jamesamd]

I've no doubt ,Your contribution will be kick a$$  ;)

Jim

[tule peak timber]

Well I spent the week building up a prototype counter top sample to get through the architectural review process. It is built from end grain walnut cookies, 3 inches thick, woven together like a jigsaw puzzle with an ever evolving random pattern. Natural edges all around and a 1/4" thick coating of glass like epoxy. The epoxy is so shiny that it wipes out the photographs by reflecting light from all over the finishing room. The purpose of this exercise was to demonstrate that I can build the countertop in join-able sections and have good results over unlimited length and shape. The last countertop I did in the other winery was 110' long, matched natural edged and I hope this comes out better.
Cheers, Rob

  

  

 

[Dave Shepard]

Would those sections be installed, then coated to cover the seams? That is a very neat table top.

[tule peak timber]

Dave two choices: One is to install and use silicon in a smooth wipe joint ; number two choice is epoxy putty, day two epoxy fill , day three clear epoxy fill, day four wet grind and fair out the whole top. I'm sure he is going to go with the later instalation as it is the best looking. Rob

[GAmillworker]

WOW

Always Amazing to see what comes out of your shop

[fishpharmer]

Beautiful work that really portrays your creativity.   8)

[scsmith42]

Rob, THANK YOU for sharing your talent with us. It is truly inspiring.

Nice job drying those cookies with minimal cracks too.

[pep]

Rob. Beautiful work by a true craftsman.  Always look forward to your posts..  Keep up with the pics

Cheers
Pep

[tule peak timber]

Thanks guys for the kind words and comments. I feel honoured to be among other people on this site who cut, dry and build with one of our greatest resources. Everyone on this site is a creator in many different ways. On any larger project, there is a lot going on behind the scenes planning wise. Weight estimates for doors to meet ADA compliance, construction notes to meet code compliance, fire code compliance, etc. etc. The overall time frame and how the different parts of a project will mesh and be on time, on budget and then the production of samples for the architectural review board, which usually consists of quite a few "cooks in the kitchen"...all unpaid time. The pic below is me this Sunday when I can have the shop and my thoughts to myself. Everyone have a good superbowl Sunday! Cheers, Rob

 

[mesquite buckeye]

We went for a walk along the river in the fog this am. Can't seem to get any pictures to go through the internet today to post them. I think my woodworking for today will consist of final adjustments of the wood shaper so I can get those tongues stuck out. ;D

Have a good one. 8) 8) 8)

[5quarter]

Rob, Very clever design...the architects are going to love it. I like the illusion of depth...a really organic style.  8) 8)

[SwampDonkey]

Great stuff.  Looks like lots of work ahead.  8)