Saturday, October 27, 2007

Metal Railing - Hladky Park Railing System







Newly remodeled park via "Two Totems" built from off the shelf "Hog Wire" ,3/4" steel rod and a few
pounds of 6011 welding rod.
Yet another brilliant collaboration w/many talented people-you know who you are!

Soap Box Derby Car





Originally built for the "Soup Box" Derby held here in Langley in September.
My Step-Son and I built this three yrs. ago (From Scraps)and every year we fix/Modify its features.
The Chassis is made from Wood, steering and brake components of formed steel and the body from light ga. galv. sheet metal.

Copper Counter Top "Final"






Window alcove and Espresso Counter formed from hand distressed copper sheet.
The Clients came up w/ a lot of the details, including all of the ornamental Rivets and Escutcheon nails.
Wonderfull co-creative experience!

Friday, October 26, 2007

Commercial Hood System - Mukilteo Coffee





Custom Roof Curb approx. 39" @ base and over 5' Tall, fully welded from heavy ga. Galv. steel.

Progress Pics of new hood system and then Kitchen !

New Door Trim, insulated "Fire-pads" and soon complete hood wrap.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Metal Awning - Useless Bay Coffee Co








The "Useless Shed"
Heavy Metal and Flat rock Production at its finest!

Many thanks to all involved including Tomorrow Builders,Irish Welding Service, Thorp Concrete, X-Sound Engineering and especially "Randy" and "Tha' Man" @ UBCC !









"Dropping" the 1x2" steel truses for roof.

The steel shrinks slightly where the heat is applied.

Shrinking one side only automaticly bends the work.

That heat can also distort the work as shown below.



Metal Arbor





Formed from 2"x3" "Flame formed" Steel Tube and Steel Rod, great co-creation with owner!

Metal Display Units - Custom Frame Shop



Formed of Hot Rolled Steel and and Paper Veneered Plywood.

Metal Sign Board




BayView Farm and Garden Center Kiosk is made from recycled / Found objects, including the Owner supplied Signage!

Metal Wall Feature




Heavy Gage Copper and Stainless Steel Mounted to a Cocrete Wall.
Amazing co-creation with the Owners!

Copper Counter Top






Pushed some limits on this commission, amazing co-creation with the clients!
Look for Final Pics soon!

Metal Railing Project




Flame formed Rec. Tube and 3/4" Hotrolled Rod.

Yet another wonderful collaboration with Homeowners!

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Metal Bike Rack - Island Transit





Bayview Park n Ride Bike Shelter. The galvanized steel canopy is 12 feet in Dia.
The 10 foot tall post is made from 3/16" thick steel plate.
The lower bike rack array is made from 5/8" Dia. Stainless Steel rod.
-Go Island Transit !


Final setting of Umbrella footing.
Cold forming of 5/8" S/S rod for Bike rack array

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