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- Anna and I happened upon an industrial graveyard today. Met some nice people and acquired some great cast iron pieces.
- Custom wine rack is nearing completion.
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- Back from Boston and a large order of steel is on its way. Lots of new custom work coming in the next 2-3 weeks.
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- In Boston for a few days working on the sale of storeURdorm. Can't wait to get back and focus 100% on creating furniture and working on the church restoration project.
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- Custom media console is finally coming together:
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- Reclaimed some awesome oak and pine floor joists from an 1800's farmhouse over the weekend for an upcoming dining room table and shelving project.
- Working on finishing up the walnut panels for a custom media console:
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- Our most recent creation, the industrial shelf will be used as a display piece at the New York International Gift Fair on August 15th-August 19th thanks to BLUEBLOOD - a luxury lifestyle goods company. You can check out their website at www.bluebloodliving.com. Tina and Alexis were more than a joy to collaborate with on this project, and we definitely look forward to working with them again in the future.
- Great start to the vintage sale. I'm already looking forward to purchasing new equipment and finding new vintage items.
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- Huge Sale! 50% off vintage items through August 14th. Need to make room for new custom work and equipment!
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July 22nd, 2010 - Vintage Industrial and Custom Furniture
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I keep falling more in love with industrial design and furniture. Industrial pieces were crafted to withstand daily use in factories, warehouses, hospitals, etc. After 50-100 years of use, these items have a patina unlike anything that can be reproduced…and they are virtually indestructible. These items are ready-made conversation and signature pieces. Instead of people categorizing your tastes as Knoll, Herman Miller, or any of the other fad designers, they will grapple over the mystery…“Where in the hell did you get that?” The same with custom-made furniture. I challenge you to be unique and collaborate with a local furniture maker on a piece that only you will have. Not only will you get to own a piece of your own, you will get to meet some truly talented artists and craftsmen. |
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- Working on the media console as well as a large order of custom tables for a local doctors office.
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- Hunkering down in the shop for the next month. New industrial media console and shelf coming soon.
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- I've been rewiring the vintage TV studio lights.
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- New items added today
- Anna and I are headed to South Boston to watch some racing.
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- Anna and I took the day off and hit the river. The SPF 50 didn't work, but the relaxation was worth it.
- I added some new items this evening. Deliveries to DC are on schedule for tomorrow.
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- Working hard on custom orders. Check out the works in progress...
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- In the shop nonstop. Custom triangular and square side tables are on the way as well as a modern steel tube and walnut TV stand on casters.
- Got back to working on the church restoration project on Cabell St. in the evenings. Pictures coming soon.
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- Custom made coffee tables and consoles desks are on the way. These will be made out of steel tube, glass, and reclaimed slate shingles.
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- New items added today and more on the way.
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- Back from Boston and back in the shop. New items coming very soon including a repurposed baker's rack and retro/industrial style coffee table made out of repurposed desk legs, solid walnut, and steel. Pictures should be up tomorrow.
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- The furniture business gets put on hold as Anna and I leave for Boston to run our other company storeURdorm.com.
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- New items added today and more coming in the next few days.
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- All of our industrial equipment has been moved in and is ready to go with the new 3-phase hookups.
- Anna and I have refinished two Lane Acclaim coffee tables. These will be posted in two or three days for $150 each. If interested, please let us know.
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- We are still moving into the new workshop.
- Anna and I found 30 awesome vintage television set lights. They're HUGE! Sneak peak pictures coming soon.
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- The shop is moving from our church project on Cabell Street to a new 3000 square foot shop space on Kemper Street. We are looking forward to getting things moved and setup. The new space will allow us to get the church done quicker, as well as to create new custom furniture at a quicker and more efficient pace.
- Almost all the paint has been removed from the medical cart. It's going to be an awesome piece. Check back in 3 or 4 days for photographs.
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- DC delivery is set for Saturday, March 20th.
- Industrial coffee table is complete. The smaller version will be finished in a day or so.
- Factory cart tables with steel tops are the next project. These are going to be awesomely big and heavy.
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- Reclaimed redwood top has been completed and installed in the new industrial coffee table base. I have to put four coats of tung oil on it, and it'll be done. Look for pictures to be posted on Wednesday.
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- Larry and I worked all day on the floor at the church.
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- Furniture-making is being put on hold as we start laying down the floor in the main hall of the church.
- Anna is almost done stripping the paint from the dental cart. Polishing and waxing is next.
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- I welded and sanded a bunch of steel today. This was the first project welding up round tube. Please inquire about custom work involving round tube.
- New SUBSTANTIAL industrial coffee table project has begun. We will be using reclaimed redwood and heavy structural steel angle and bar on this one. This should be complete by the end of next week so keep an eye on the site.
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- Completed a new steel base for industrial coffee tables. These should be done by middle of next week.
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- Two more coats of tung oil and the reclaimed wood and the next wood and steel shelf will be complete.
- Anna and I ran some reclaimed white oak flooring through the planer and table saw today for side tables. A picture of the side table is in the sneak peak section.
- Polished and waxed the steel for our new industrial style coffee tables.
- Glued up some white oak for the side tables.
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- New reclaimed wood and steel shelf is just about finished. Three coats of tongue oil and casters is all that's left.
- Anna is stripping the paint off of an old steel dental cart. This should be complete in a week or so. It will make a great addition to any bathroom. Sneak peak pictures of the cart will be added shortly.
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- Larry and I worked a half-day on the new industrial coffee tables. We're really excited about the design and future possibilities for many types of different furniture.
- We finished reclaiming the white oak flooring on Trents Ferry. New steel and wood side tables are on the way using the white oak.
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- We also worked on a ceramic hands and glass-top coffee table. This should be done in the next day or so.
- Larry and I fabricated steel for two new industrial-style coffee tables. These are going to be awesome. These should be completed by early next week.
- I got three shelves glued up for a new reclaimed wood and steel shelf. This should be completed by Thursday of next week if not sooner. Keep an eye on the site for new additions over the weekend.
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- Deliveries went well in Baltimore and DC, although Anna and I didn't get back until 11PM. We stopped in at Modernicus in DC and Oakenshawe1021 in Baltimore. If you're looking for great mid-century furniture, stop in at either of these stores.
- Anna and I ran the lumber for a new shelf and welded up some steel tube desk bases today at the shop. Sure beats the hell out of driving around DC all day.
- Next tentative DC delivery will be on Sunday, March 14th depending on our progress in the shop and other sales. Stay tuned for updates.
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- Delivery trip to the DC/Baltimore areas is on schedule for Tuesday, March 2nd.
- The wood reclamation project continues.
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- We are starting a wood reclamation project on Trents Ferry Road here in Lynchburg. We are pulling up 2000 square feet of white oak, tongue-and-groove flooring in a house that is being completely remodeled. Be on the lookout for custom items using this beautiful wood.
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- Anna and I found two enormous, cast-iron factory wheels today. Our imaginations are at work, but haven't quite figured out what to do with them yet.
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- I've started a blog and a news section for the website. The homepage also in the process of being redone. Another custom chestnut and walnut shelf is almost complete.
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