Alan G Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 That looks great! Beautiful work as always!!! It was great watching this build! I’m sure you are glad to be done. Quick question for you... Im currently drawing up a fireplace mantle. What is the depth of the shelf on that mantle? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Looks great, just I expected!! TV location is not for me though. If I'm going to watch TV, it's right in front of our chairs, with center of screen at eye level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 I don't care about style & fashion when I'm going to work. Function and comfort matter. When I go out with my girlfriend then pants , shoes & socks have to coordinate with my Hawaiian shirt. Signed & dated in several locations like underneath or back edges. 10 1/2" deep mantle shelf. Somewhere I read a guideline based on how far above the firebox opening could a flammable shelf protrude. It might have been 1" up for every 1/2" out, but that's just off the top of my head. It's a natural gas fueled fake logs fireplace. Local building codes may vary. The 5" of stone surrounding the firebox was also a consideration. I'm not a fan of TV's mounted over the fireplace but the seating is pretty far back. My TV is around eye level. Kitchen TV is at standing eye level. Builder installed a 1 1/2" flex conduit from behind the TV down to the side of the left base cabinet . Ceiling speakers , cable & internet come in from the back wall. I cut out an opening about 1" bigger on all sides for each box in the wall. Used to try to match each box . I cut a single opening to encompass 3 boxes in the back wall . Leaves more room for the tangled mess of wires behind all the equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 A magnificent double WOW! Thank you for sharing this great project. A privilege to follow along. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted September 30, 2018 Report Share Posted September 30, 2018 Wow Steve amazing work. I'd call it a wonderful work of art but i feel like calling it art diminishes it somehow. Makes it seem less useful which it looks like it's most defiantly useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Fantastic job Steve! Now how will you ever top this, after the steak and tequila and red head! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Wow Steve!! Impressive work sir!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat60 Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Thanks for showing your great work Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Glad to share ! Be very careful to consider the hours involved in creating a quality finish BEFORE you quote a price and delivery date ! This job tried to eat me alive. Client eventually realized this and rewarded me with a bonus that helped even though my expenses far exceeded my estimate. Clients that hand you $50 on a Friday night after working late and say " go get a goood dinner, you earned it ! " are few and far between. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Great work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlyoak Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Steve, I imagine trying to calculate the man hours must be daunting. On complicated and or larger projects I have asked for time and materials with a no guarantee estimate. With the money pressure gone I think it brings out better work. Not all people will accept time and material though. The fact is on a bid it can never be perfect on the number of hours. The customer or the woodworker will be short changed. On a firm bid we end up with an extra windfall or working for too low a rate. And custom work leads us down a path we have never been. It may be easy work but different so it makes it harder to calculate the time. Time and material ends up the fairest with no overpay or under pay...If you can get it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I usually do modifications, repairs and retrofitting drawers on time and material basis. Cutting the panel out of a door to allow glass to replace it is a frequent request. Those I quote a range hi/ low. Retrofitting drawers can be a nightmare, narrow cabinets and out of square openings & case sides are common causes. All of this type work is only as it fits my schedule, some wait weeks or months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondhockey Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Just found this thread while searching your comments on waterborne finish. Incredible! Thanks for sharing. Did you share photo's with the client? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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