tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10428687897278141192024-03-21T14:11:02.538-04:00remadusa, keeping the good things alive.Found Materials, Salvaged Wood, Rust. Sculptural Bird Houses. Upcycled Goods.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-76752437738576369762016-09-27T13:20:00.001-04:002016-09-27T15:38:57.426-04:00GoreMade Pizza<h3 style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1042868789727814119" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>The astute observer will notice that I have not updated this site in over 80 weeks. It's not "social" media if no one sees it, so I have been utilizing <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bortmasphoto/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/remadusa/">Facebook</a> because that's where the audience is. The fact that they are quicker and easier is a bonus.<br />
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Much of the progress that I've made between then and now can be attributed to <a href="http://www.goremadepizza.com/index.html">GoreMade Pizza</a>. I finished the first of what would be 11 tables, the bar, and the trim work around the windows and doors way back in April 2015. It's been a long road.<br />
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By table #4, I was a math addict.<br />
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During the remodel of the GoreMade Pizza building I was able to salvage enough material for an additional table. That was a little over 6 months ago.</div>
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At the moment, the blogger editor is testing my patience. Let's fast forward!<br />
(now I remember why I gravitated to instagram) 2.5 months out.<br />
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I could continue blah blah blogging, but I'd rather point you to where the info already is. If you kept reading past the facebook link above, that's ok. You can follow my splinter filled handiwork at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/remadusa/">https://www.facebook.com/remadusa/</a><br />
And, even though the instagram account reads <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bortmasphoto/" target="_blank">bortmasphoto</a>, it encompasses all of my interests these days.<br />
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It's time to get back to work. Too much sitting makes me loony.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-25524819799428411192015-02-27T23:56:00.002-05:002015-02-28T09:04:08.305-05:00Red Herring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Suddenly, something's a little fishy about this design. Sometimes I start with an orientation in mind, in this case a landscape. Along the way, there arrives a point where it starts to look better as a portrait (or vice versa). The turquoise is a mix of three blues that just may have to be used again, probably with an ebony under stain and a hint of metallic.<br />
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Because of the abstraction, I'm not sure this qualifies as a visual pun, but it is what it is, a herringbone design in red. Some of the bricks had a tiny amount of red and yellow already on them, so I painted the rest to match. The turquoise is a mix of three blues that just may have to be used again, probably with an ebony under stain and a hint of metallic.<br />
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I jumped into this one with a bit of ambition. There were going to be two knots, with a splash of movement to connect them. The measurements came back a bit too table sized. Trimming happens in all kinds of places.<br />
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At 20.5"x29.75" this is made from salvaged lath and pallet woodAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-52278823202581254212015-02-27T23:54:00.000-05:002015-02-27T23:54:12.003-05:00Weave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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This shot clips the fact that the long pieces that stick out continue to their natural ends. The block is 14" tall by 19" wide, and the pattern is mounted to a slab of 2" plywood. I didn't even know it came that thick. You can see a concept brewing off in the corner.</div>
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Familiar Structure</h3>
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Someone told me once that, "repetition is the foundation of clarity." It was an eye opener then, and as it turns out, it really <i>is</i> an eye opener.</div>
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The human eye loves patterns. So, as an homage to some of the repetitive decorations that have stood the test of time I decided to try my hand at some of those proven patterns. First up, herringbone.</div>
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Dealing with a standardized piece made the assembly go fairly smooth. It was making so many of the same that was the exercise. It turned out to be the good reminder to pay attention to posture. </div>
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At 48"x19" the ends have been left in a state so that the pattern could continue. Just another building block to be snapped into place, or was this ripped from some doomed site? A different form of architectural salvage, made from architectural salvage. </div>
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With a bit of polyurethane it could make a nice bar top, finished at the edges of course. As for now, I like the idea of making another one... or two.</div>
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I really like the soft, natural tones of this lath. I always cringe just before committing to color. Here's a look into the layering process.</div>
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Knowing that most of the paint will just get sanded off, I'm pretty loose about where it lands. After the sanding, it was oiled. Then I took a small brush of ebony stain into the recessed triangles.<br />
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I thought it was done, but the can of wax is whispering.<br />
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This took longer than it should have. I was attaching the last side board, when it split. I waited for weeks for the right type of pallet to fit that spot. 71.5" x 24.25"</div>
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I could have stopped here. It's like straw!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-64234967687585559042015-01-21T23:23:00.000-05:002015-01-22T13:44:35.310-05:00The Lath LaughI bit the bullet, and finally tackled my entire pile of dirty lath. I strung the scrubbing out over a few days, and even had a little fun with the drying process. With that roadblock out of the way, I can really get into some of the bigger pieces I have planned.<br />
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In each of these, the lath is mounted to another piece of unaltered, salvaged wood. Three of the compositions use varying lengths of 2x12, and the last image in this list is tacked to 1/2" ply.<br />
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Except for the frame, Good Fences(below) is lath in its natural, clean state. All other works have been brushed with linseed oil.<br />
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Since the house that I pulled these boards from was just down the alley, I thought an homage to neighbors was in order. (There was a beautiful wrought iron fence post in that yard, but I just couldn't get it out of the ground).<br />
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In most instances in woodworking the knot is an undesirable attribute. Knots form in a variety of ways; this one is partially encased (also called 'loose'), and most often happens when the tree grows around a dead branch. An intergrown knot is the base of a living branch. I've chosen to highlight this one for what it really is, growth in a new direction.<br />
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...because who doesn't like clues that hint to ancient civilizations being so much better at things that we can't even comprehend? The high technology of the Stone Age, presented in wood!<br />
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Speaking of dry, I decided to be a little more free from the constraints of rectangles with this cocktail inspired piece.<br />
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This piece does not actually float freely in space, though I am working on a model that does. Eleven elements of SNS are held in place by compression force only, no nails or glue. So far, changes in humidity haven't had any discernible affect.<br />
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I could really tighten up those gaps if I started sanding and planing. However, that process is a dust storm I'd rather avoid for now. Though, I do see future works being painted and stained (which means sanding).<br />
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And, I finally set up a winter work bench in the garage today. My next panel, made from pallet planks and shipping crate pieces, is ready at 22.5x70. Time to get to work.<br />
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Five lath based pieces are in the works. The only thing I've really been slacking on is getting good pictures, and sitting down long enough to put the final stamp on things. But, the hectic holiday season is over, and I'm out of excuses.<br />
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A few weeks ago, when temperatures plummeted to single digits, and our entryway became a place that was cool enough to hang meat, I started tinkering with the <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCsQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DFtfaZMahSUU&ei=kSq_VPnpLbOMsQTEkIHoCQ&usg=AFQjCNFtqs-_EvnBGMFzFof-WFSLTwr1_w&sig2=upluKAtYHTeAcPPL3MiN0g&bvm=bv.84116906,bs.1,d.eXY" target="_blank">solar powered convection heater</a>, the one that uses black soda cans to conduct and channel heat.<br />
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One problem, I didn't have any cans. We don't buy soda, and we don't drink beer. All I had on hand were pie pans.<br />
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The testing of my pie pan version led me to seek out cans. The efficiency of PPv1 is low, but I could see the benefit of waiting for the right parts.<br />
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Last weekend I tended bar at a wedding that only served four beverages, all in cans.<br />
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As with everything else, they have to be cleaned. So, I drew them a nice hot bath, let them soak quietly for a while. I may have lit a candle.<br />
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Of course, such an arrangement couldn't last; 75 aluminum cans precariously balanced on the window sill over the bathtub were a cacophony waiting to happen. With two cats and a Cate, it could come at any time.<br />
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As soon as she saw it she asked... no, stated, that she wanted to knock them down. We agreed on a grace period during which they could continue drying, and on stipulation that a good record was made of the demolition.<br />
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Vent vs. Vent, Last Can Standing! With her frustrations in tow, Cate chose her wrecking ball.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-43883088123302094662014-08-08T19:11:00.002-04:002014-08-08T23:49:39.877-04:00It Takes A House To Build A Wall<h2>
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I'd been living in my new neighborhood for four months, two of which were exceptionally cold. I still hadn't met most of my neighbors, so I was made more a stranger by my habit of sifting through rubble (sometimes in the rain) and driving slowly down the alley with a heavy load of house parts weighing down,and hanging out of, my Focus.<br />
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Eventually I met Joe and his wife, and they were very friendly and encouraged me to take it all away. After months in a pile, the site was finally cleaned a few weeks ago. You'd hardly know that something had stood that ground for close to a century.<br />
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...and this is how we met. (don't worry, it's brief)<br />
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Now the back yard is filled with old timbers, a few dozen bricks, lined with 10" trim and sash windows...and big.ass.art projects. Because if you're going to drag a house down an alley, you should do something big with it, right?<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw8P2aHlGO2wgGjl884IraEFXyo5BuAOlGvE-yeE7L3kibyED4cE6GBWeB8SGtC8408BtpA7fGs54iLTMm4rtLnkgJ4sbD9UBigIE7nv4SsM68LL57ShRmM5BnOseRJ7eFl9lSf73oaHs/s1600/lathandtoes_logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNw8P2aHlGO2wgGjl884IraEFXyo5BuAOlGvE-yeE7L3kibyED4cE6GBWeB8SGtC8408BtpA7fGs54iLTMm4rtLnkgJ4sbD9UBigIE7nv4SsM68LL57ShRmM5BnOseRJ7eFl9lSf73oaHs/s1600/lathandtoes_logo.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a>I'll spare you the 7 minute video of me scrubbing mold and dislodging multiple species of insects and their larvae, but rest assured that it exists. Also rest assured that, as a time lapse, I spent far more than 7 minutes in those particular tasks. They were easily the most arduous, but they made the rest of it more of a joy to execute.<br />
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All the lath, lapboards and trim are from the above property on Grove. Eight pieces of the tongue and groove also came from that same pile. The remaining 10 tng came from various porches and fences. The 2x4s were pulled from a construction dumpster near a downtown development. The remaining ply and board lengths were found behind an electronics company that frequently receives large items in crates.<br />
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Here's a little step by step on how I put it all together.<br />
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The final piece is roughly 8x6. It's first job will be as the backdrop in a photo booth at a wedding. It's storage is still in question.<br />
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Now to finish the other one that's hiding under that tarp...<br />
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ps. I would like to thank the Shiloh Baptist Church for their decision to raze the property. From that aged wreckage, something new was born.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-53116451969863438772014-05-06T12:44:00.000-04:002014-06-24T11:35:41.881-04:00A Seussical Musical Chair ...It Rocks!<div style="text-align: left;">
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I came home one evening to find this tiny toddler's rocker abandoned against my garage door.<br />
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Its vintage stenciling has been re-made into A Seussical Musical Chair, complete with a Swiss music box by Lador.<br />
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With over 40 books to his credit, new Dr. Seuss characters are constantly making appearances in my life. Generations have grown up with these wonderfully whimsical stories.<br />
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Appearances by: The Cat In The Hat, One Fish, Two Fish, Green Eggs and Ham, and the Two Siblings.<br />
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This chair was specially refinished for Corey's Crusaders, a chair-ity auction to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.<br />
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See it at The Vue on May 8, 2014<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>To Be Auctioned! .........update! Sold for $150</b></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-87535087174957169542014-01-14T22:22:00.000-05:002014-01-14T23:23:48.772-05:00Tardis... 50 years of Who?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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All the power tools in the garage couldn't get this thing bigger on the inside... and my screwdrivers <i>will</i> work on wood.<br />
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You won't be crossing dimensional barriers with this Tardis (Trash and Recycling Disposal Implementation System), but you can see the stars reflected in its windows. A salvaged glass insulator, painted on the inside, replaces the old wood pull. Throwing things away has never been so fun!<br />
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Sorry fanboys and girls, this box de-materialized when you blinked. You were warned.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-16107802711225620502014-01-14T21:51:00.004-05:002014-01-14T21:53:10.717-05:00Plant Stand into Fountain<div>
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The original stand had an old olive paint job, (refer to <a href="http://remadusa.blogspot.com/2013/07/cant-stand-plant-stand.html" target="_blank">this post</a>). It was lightly sanded, heavily oiled, and received a variety of stencil applications to brighten up its drabness.<br />
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Influenced by water instead of earth, the pedestals top has been given a fine coat of wax to help resist further absorption from potting trays.<br />
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FOUND!</h3>
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Chippy paint, various stains, nooks and crannies galore. This one is going to be a test of patience and perseverance.<br /><br />Strange, I didn't have a dining table for years, then as soon as one was purchased THREE more magically appear. You just moved to the front of the line, Chip.</div>
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FOUND!</h3>
With a top that's only slightly warped and worn, it's obvious why I found this by the trash bin.<br />
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The 70s avocado topcoat withdrew enough to reveal a vibrant gold underneath, and one foot seems a little bit small in comparison to the rest. Sure, there's a crack moving up the side, but none of these characteristics make the pedestal seem any less stable.<br />
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A quick sand/oil/paint, and this old boy is on its way towards a fresh new look.<br />
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Stay tuned for the update...Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-24958159738936739792013-06-18T00:37:00.002-04:002013-10-29T10:40:38.803-04:00#50 The American Dream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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#50 The American Dream<br>
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I don't keep track in the garage, so I was surprised when this design came up as the 50th piece of work made in this series.<br>
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Proudly display your patriotic spirit with this footed box, perfect for a mantle or low wall display. Go on, put it on a pedestal... Your government demands it!<br>
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Side door access.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-90557477391571567782013-06-18T00:36:00.003-04:002013-06-18T13:21:25.113-04:00#49 Flicker Finch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Flicker Finch<br />
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The facade may be crooked, but the interior space is not. The larger opening is perfect for wood peckers and finches. Porch wood facade, barn wood and fencing for the box. This big boy sheds paint chips in white and grey. Part of the charm. Hinged roof.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-56651224596322662152013-06-18T00:34:00.004-04:002013-07-12T15:13:36.174-04:00#48 Blue Bird House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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No, no no. Not a bluebird house... a blue, bird house, made from blue things. While the paint may be chippy, the security system is always on the look out for predators. Dandelions make a wonderful accent when placed in the side planters.</div>
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The chrome might be dull, but you can still ride in style in this vastly over sized home. With an oiled facade and burnt sidewalls, you only need to pop the hood to see what makes this baby purr (or retrieve a nest).</div>
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Some of you (dirty minded folk) have said to me "I like a nice box" or "what if I want to stick something in there that's not a bird?"<br />
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First, get some help. Second, pick up one of my Treasure Chests. Some work great as planters, others are perfect for that ridiculous penny collection of yours. You could even use it as a speaker for your iPhondroid device. Really, its use is limited only by your imagination.<br />
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Some with handles, some without.<br />
Some with lids, some without.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-30625982182003547012013-06-18T00:32:00.003-04:002013-06-18T13:05:22.795-04:00#41 Mid Cent Mod<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mid Cent Mod<br />
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I don't know if birds like windows, so I stuck with wood all around and just emphasized the lines.<br />
Hinged back for access. Steel perch/pocket allows for floral arrangement.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-58749108048482177862013-06-18T00:30:00.001-04:002013-06-18T12:59:19.705-04:00#40 Cy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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As giants go, little has been written about the amiable nature of Cy. He spends his days looking out upon the world and quietly writing sonnets to his lost love, Jian</div>
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Wagendorf<br />
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Airstream™ was taken, so I'm introducing a new kind of mobile home in the Wagendorf (also ™, ...maybe).<br />
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With its twisted copper handle beautifully sheathed in the color of the sky you can take your Wagendorf anywhere you want. And, nothing says 'bring on the babies' quite like a squeaky bed spring perch.<br />
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First in its class, expect to see many more of this design sporting the Wagendorf™ name.<br />
Fully hinged back.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-48502871591124879932013-06-18T00:25:00.001-04:002013-06-18T00:26:32.906-04:00#36- 38 Skid Row<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Find them at <a href="http://www.comfest.com/" target="_blank">ComFest</a> at the Recycled Style booth!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042868789727814119.post-51000231487709568292013-01-10T11:42:00.000-05:002013-01-10T11:42:03.066-05:00Baby, It's Cold Outside<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was a white Christmas, a white New Year, and a generally icy mess down here where the city doesn't plow. Working conditions in the garage were intolerable.<br />
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Layers helped to mitigate the cold around the toes and the core, but when you work with your hands layers turn you into a bumbling fool.<br />
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A dear friend of mine told me that he had a propane heater, sitting unused for years, that I could test out.<br />
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Is the garage still cold? Yes, it <i>is</i> the dead of Winter. However, I can now feel my face and fingers again (and it really helps to dry out project pieces that were caught out in the snow).<br />
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I think that friend just earned himself a bird house.<br />
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...but that was last week. As I look out across snow capped roofs I'm amazed that in two days time they are predicting temps double what they are currently.<br />
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65° in January? Sure, you know where to find me.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16161883140904804874noreply@blogger.com0