Our Projects
Cypress Wash Basin Cabinet Repair, Makeover (March 2021)
This stand-alone cabinet will have a different look when completed. The frame will be painted a light color. The top will either be painted a dark color, or stained dark with a matt finish. Click on the first photo for a manual slide-show.
This stand-alone cabinet will have a different look when completed. The frame will be painted a light color. The top will either be painted a dark color, or stained dark with a matt finish. Click on the first photo for a manual slide-show.
New Shop Build at our new place (July 2020)
The new shop will have a different layout than that of our previous. It will measure 20' in Width x 35' in Length (700 sf.) on a concrete foundation. The side walls will be 14' in height. A mezzanine is planned for above, to cover at least 50% of the shop floor. This will give us a bit over 1000sf combined of work/storage area.
I obtained a Fill Permit to bring clay soil into the area of the shop's location. Once the soil was spread and compacted, I obtained a Building Permit to began work on a form for the concrete foundation.
Below are images of the site during preparation and building. Click on the images and it will load a Slide Show with descriptions for you to scroll through.
The new shop will have a different layout than that of our previous. It will measure 20' in Width x 35' in Length (700 sf.) on a concrete foundation. The side walls will be 14' in height. A mezzanine is planned for above, to cover at least 50% of the shop floor. This will give us a bit over 1000sf combined of work/storage area.
I obtained a Fill Permit to bring clay soil into the area of the shop's location. Once the soil was spread and compacted, I obtained a Building Permit to began work on a form for the concrete foundation.
Below are images of the site during preparation and building. Click on the images and it will load a Slide Show with descriptions for you to scroll through.
Coffee Table Build for our new house. (Dec. 2020).
Home Office Desk (Feb. 2021)
Floating Shelves (July 2020)
NOTE: Everything posted below was done at our previous house in Prairieville, LA.
Driveway Gate (2013-2014)
This 17' dual driveway gate was constructed in my spare time. It consist of three different size square tubing. 1-1/4" for the main frame, 1" for the lateral brace & top arch, and 1/2" for the pickets. Prior to beginning this project, I built a JIG to secure the tubing will fitting & welding. After completing the main frame, I built another JIG to properly space the pickets. Later, the cast iron finials were welded atop each picket. The entire gate was built in one section, as to create the Arch. Once welding was completed, the gate was cut in two. Ball-bearing hinges were added to easily swing the gates.
12/14/13 An electrically operated Dual Gate actuator kit was ordered and installed. At a later date, I fabricated a gate-stop using 1/4" steel plate; and fastened it to the concrete driveway using 3/8" strike-bolts. A striker, mounted to the lower frame of the master gate, will contact the gate-stop. The slave gate, which travels 4 second behind the master gate, will contact the master gate. After all alignment & adjustments were made, I removed the gates and loaded them onto my utility trailer. They were delivered to the paint shop to be sand-blasting, priming & painting.
1/24/14 Picked up the gates last Monday. I applied two coats of Epoxy Primer; then two coats of Gloss Black.
1/25/14 Gate is installed, adjusted and operation is tested. Next, is to build a gate-lock mount.
To be continued
EDIT:
The gate worked well for many years until a nearby lightening strike. One of the magnetic switches was damaged. I replaced it and all was good until another nearby lightening strike. Before I had time to repair it, we sold the house(June 2020) and moved to another. The new place will need a driveway gate. I plan to build one similar and will post it here.
This 17' dual driveway gate was constructed in my spare time. It consist of three different size square tubing. 1-1/4" for the main frame, 1" for the lateral brace & top arch, and 1/2" for the pickets. Prior to beginning this project, I built a JIG to secure the tubing will fitting & welding. After completing the main frame, I built another JIG to properly space the pickets. Later, the cast iron finials were welded atop each picket. The entire gate was built in one section, as to create the Arch. Once welding was completed, the gate was cut in two. Ball-bearing hinges were added to easily swing the gates.
12/14/13 An electrically operated Dual Gate actuator kit was ordered and installed. At a later date, I fabricated a gate-stop using 1/4" steel plate; and fastened it to the concrete driveway using 3/8" strike-bolts. A striker, mounted to the lower frame of the master gate, will contact the gate-stop. The slave gate, which travels 4 second behind the master gate, will contact the master gate. After all alignment & adjustments were made, I removed the gates and loaded them onto my utility trailer. They were delivered to the paint shop to be sand-blasting, priming & painting.
1/24/14 Picked up the gates last Monday. I applied two coats of Epoxy Primer; then two coats of Gloss Black.
1/25/14 Gate is installed, adjusted and operation is tested. Next, is to build a gate-lock mount.
To be continued
EDIT:
The gate worked well for many years until a nearby lightening strike. One of the magnetic switches was damaged. I replaced it and all was good until another nearby lightening strike. Before I had time to repair it, we sold the house(June 2020) and moved to another. The new place will need a driveway gate. I plan to build one similar and will post it here.
The Barn (a work in progress, began 2010)
The RV cover (center section) was originally installed behind the work shop. To make room for a kitchen on the rear of my work shop, we moved the RV cover to the rear of the property. I formed up and poured concrete for a floor. The RV cover measured 12' wide by 31' long; and 13' tall(center height). Once I had the RV cover in place, I raised it an additional 18". This gave me a 14.5' center height. I then added a lean-to on each side of the center. Each lean-to is 12' wide. Total size of the barn is 31' X 36'. The lean-to on the left will be for storing lawn & gardening tools and equipment. The area behind the left lean-to(not concreted), will be for storing a couple of small utility trailers. The lean-to on the right, will be for storing camping/recreational gear.
(4/14/14), the left lean-to is roofed; and the right lean-to is partially framed. I purchased and installed white steel panels for the roof. The front, back and sides will be rustic red steel panels.
(6/4/14) I've revised the floor-plan to add more concreted area. I've also added concrete to the rear side of the barn. This extra concrete is where I'll park my two utility trailers.
(6/6/14) I've completed the installation of the rustic red steel panels to the front and sides. The rear wall will go up next. Then, I'll panel the opening between the center section and left & right lean-to.
To be continued
EDIT:
Our place was sold in June 2020, so no more work at this location.
Please return for posting of our new place.
The RV cover (center section) was originally installed behind the work shop. To make room for a kitchen on the rear of my work shop, we moved the RV cover to the rear of the property. I formed up and poured concrete for a floor. The RV cover measured 12' wide by 31' long; and 13' tall(center height). Once I had the RV cover in place, I raised it an additional 18". This gave me a 14.5' center height. I then added a lean-to on each side of the center. Each lean-to is 12' wide. Total size of the barn is 31' X 36'. The lean-to on the left will be for storing lawn & gardening tools and equipment. The area behind the left lean-to(not concreted), will be for storing a couple of small utility trailers. The lean-to on the right, will be for storing camping/recreational gear.
(4/14/14), the left lean-to is roofed; and the right lean-to is partially framed. I purchased and installed white steel panels for the roof. The front, back and sides will be rustic red steel panels.
(6/4/14) I've revised the floor-plan to add more concreted area. I've also added concrete to the rear side of the barn. This extra concrete is where I'll park my two utility trailers.
(6/6/14) I've completed the installation of the rustic red steel panels to the front and sides. The rear wall will go up next. Then, I'll panel the opening between the center section and left & right lean-to.
To be continued
EDIT:
Our place was sold in June 2020, so no more work at this location.
Please return for posting of our new place.
Backyard Bench (Spring, 2014)
Rustic Headboard Build (Summer, 2016)
Reclaimed Wood Patio Bench (Summer - 2017)
Accent Table Build (Autumn - 2017)
Dinning Room Ship-Lap Wall (Dec. 2017)
Coffee Bar Build (Dec. 2017, Jan./Feb. 2018)
Heavy Duty rear bumper build for my 2006 Chevy 2500HD (Feb./Mar. 2018)
Farmhouse Dining Table Build (Feb./Mar. 2018)
Front Bedroom Remodel (Summer 2018)
