Part of my New Year’s resolution for 2008 is to clear out wood from my shop and storage and finish the half completed projects cluttering my space. Within my possession is a copious supply of hardwood and softwood lumber in various shapes, sizes and conditions. I have intentions for most of it. [Read more →]
I’ve completed my installation of the custom Ikea kitchen I started in December. Here are a few more pictures that show some finishing details. I will return to the jobsite for about a 1/2 day to apply a few missing parts when they arrive from Ikea. Other than that, I’ve finished my tasks and it was another job well done. [Read more →]
When I arrive at work it hasn’t been light for an hour. When I leave work during these winter months it’s been dark for almost an hour.
On this jobsite there isn’t enough electricity to power Halogen work lights and tools since the entire production is running on a single 20 Amp breaker.
Working at this Modern home is inspiring me to create some galleries of previous work for this site. From The Glass House Compound to Frank Lloyd Wright I have seen simple shapes of wood, metal, plaster, stone and glass! For what it’s worth, I have grown comfortable with the aesthetic. There is something intensely intriguing about the “philosophy” behind creations such as those by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. So much thought and it looks like that? Hahah.
I’ve been hired to install a kitchen comprised of Ikea cabinets, panels and parts.
The biggest challenge seems to be fastening the components in the Architect’s specified arrangement without penetrating any of the finished cabinet or panel faces. [Read more →]
December 18th, 2007 I was working with some of my mySQL databases. I wasn’t thinking for the second when I deleted an entire website that I had not backed up. That website was a blog where I posted carpentry updates.
In lieu of rebuilding what’s lost there I decided to turn wooddance.com into a blog. The old site, pages and galleries are all on my computer and I will try and pay some attention when I find time to breath.
This new site will allow me to update in a more frequent and personal manner and to easier share photos of current work. I think it’s going to be worth the fresh start and loss of design.
Hahah! I LOVE doing tilework.
I am currently upgrading a bathroom here in New Canaan. I have completed the floor and shower tiling.
Here is a snapshot update:
Installing tiles is completely gratifying work for me. This shower came out flawless!
The 12″ Grecian grey Marble flooring is beautiful. …more pictures to come on WoodDance.com
I stopped in town for a Chai Latte on the way home from work Friday and snapped this picture of Elm street looking pretty as snow fell in the early evening.
