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« on: May 19, 2012, 03:38:57 PM » |
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A new customer bought this antique dresser:  After a bit of modifications and refinishing, a new concrete countertop and a new mirror, it came back to life........I installed this reborn bathroom vanity a couple days ago........everyone was really happy  |
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Grandpa Bigbuck
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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2012, 03:56:20 PM » |
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Nice job.  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2012, 05:13:56 PM » |
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Nice job. Thanks.....I love doing that concrete |
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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2012, 05:46:53 PM » |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2012, 05:48:37 PM » |
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it makes me sad Why sad......that piece was headed for the scrap pile......now its alive again |
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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2012, 06:12:14 PM » |
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see, to me there is not a Valkyrie in the world that i would not bust for parts.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2012, 06:14:34 PM » |
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see, to me there is not a Valkyrie in the world that i would not bust for parts.
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2012, 06:20:27 PM » |
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To me the chest needed a good wiping down with acetone to even out the finish and maybe a little re-gluing to strengthen some joints and it could continue as a useful piece of history. now imho it's just a piece of junk destined for the trash heap as soon as style changes.
On the other hand many people around here put great value in this motorcycle we love. I, like you, have little grounding or respect for history and would chop these up all day long if i could make $$ doing it.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2012, 06:27:40 PM » |
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To me the chest needed a good wiping down with acetone to even out the finish and maybe a little re-gluing to strengthen some joints and it could continue as a useful piece of history. now imho it's just a piece of junk destined for the trash heap as soon as style changes.
On the other hand many people around here put great value in this motorcycle we love. I, like you, have little grounding or respect for history and would chop these up all day long if i could make $$ doing it.
Well, the drawers were wretched, and by taking the better ones and placing them where the working drawers will be and using the bottoms of the drawers that arent going to work, now at least 2 of the drawers work. the top had been nailed through from the top to keep it on and it was split....... For the refinish all I did was wipe it down with mineral spirits then stain then good poly to make it waterproof for the bathroom.......and by screwing it to the wall its more solid than it was when it was new. It will serve a long time in its present state bottom line its just a thing, and not of much value as an antique... Now, that Columbia phonograph right behind the dresser in that first picture is going to get TLC and rejuvination with as little refinishing as possible....its a jewel, still works perfectly |
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2012, 06:50:18 PM » |
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hey chris, you have done a good job |
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Greetings from Germany Thomas #5785 and Kerstin  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2012, 07:13:29 PM » |
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hey chris, you have done a good job Hey ty tg....long time.......I thought about you last week, I went and shot a box of S&W 500 and remembered that comment you made to me about that revolver.....hope you are well |
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Red Diamond
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2012, 07:20:26 PM » |
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Yep, good job. My challenge is always wanting to build something like that.
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2012, 07:52:55 PM » |
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I like it Jeff. My mom skillfully resurrected many old St. Vincent de Paul wooden pieces which served our family for many years. Especially since dad said money spent on furniture was wasted, so we didn't get any (more than we had). Our dining room table all thru school was a beautifully finished redwood oversize picnic table. Her father was a craftsman and house painter, but he only got daughters, so he taught them anyway.
Of course, the best thing about the work is personal creativity in an occupation. Personal creativity in all of my occupations was frowned upon, or a firing offense.
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2012, 11:49:50 PM » |
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I'm a wood guy, love natural wood. The chest may have been at the end of it's useful life, not my call. I do like the concrete work, and would love to have Chris visit my wife's kitchen. Just stay away from my furniture, that's my call.  |
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« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2012, 08:01:32 AM » |
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That is beautful. What a great way to bring a old antique back to life. To bad you don't live closer to Michigan my wife really wants new countertops. Looks like you know your craft.
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« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2012, 08:18:57 AM » |
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Awesome job. Concrete counter tops are indeed cool. My wife Melody and her Dad made ours. It was the third or forth countertop set he's made. He set some fossils in the backsplash. Not sure how they did it but the face of the backsplash is smooth but the fossils are clearly visible in the concrete.
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"Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And... moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.'' -- Barry Goldwater, Acceptance Speech at the Republican Convention; 1964  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #16 on: May 20, 2012, 08:45:17 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: May 20, 2012, 07:26:21 PM » |
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Chris, Nice looking stuff! What kind of aggregate is in the recent vanity counter? Is it glass or mother of pearl? Or is it just the light from the camera that makes the aggregate seem to 'wink'? I love the 'fossil' idea in the counter, that looks just awesome! I am getting ideas. . . .  Very good job! BTW, not looking for trade secrets, but I am in the terrazzo trade and have made some concrete tops before. Was just wondering, how do you grind your counters (hand held machine?) do you wet grind or dry grind, what grit do you finish and do you apply a sealer/ (epoxy or urethane?) You sure know your craft!  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #18 on: May 20, 2012, 08:30:10 PM » |
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Thanks for the comments Warren.
The aggrigate in the vanity is just normal rock found in the quickrete.....rocks and such. I did luck out and much of it was pristine white.
hand held wet diamond grinder finish with 1500 grit
water based sealer, carnuba wax, and water based spray polish on top....all food safe and renewable
the color is an acrylic product with strengthening fibers that increase the density and polishability of the concrete........its a lot of work to do a whole kitchen
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #19 on: May 21, 2012, 04:47:22 AM » |
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Hey Warren, Brass and glass do work good as aggriate/inlays. this outdoor sink topper has fish formed with bits of broken stained glass and a anchor of solid brass inlayed. It was fun but brass gets very hot while grinding and it doesnt show any signs of being hot like steel does  |
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