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Title: Latest cabin project Post by babyhog on 06/11/12 at 13:35:38 My husband and I were in a restaurant a few weeks ago, and they had a very interesting bathroom sink/vanity. I liked it so well, I used their idea and came up with this: Started with this (and drove 3 states to find one, ended up finding it 5 miles from home lol): http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/Cabin/WP_003279.jpg Built the top and set it in place (cedar mounted to plywood): http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/Cabin/WP_003343.jpg Stained it with #0000 Steel wool dissolved in vinegar; built the frame around it http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/Cabin/WP_003357.jpg http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/Cabin/WP_003353.jpg Still have to put the Glaze Coat on the top, and make doors for the openings on both sides of the barrel. But I'm pretty happy with it so far. |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Serowbot on 06/11/12 at 13:41:12 Redneck snazzy!... ;)... ...how much will it hold when it's finished?... ;D... |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by splash07 on 06/11/12 at 13:57:33 thats cool as hell! I want one! |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by bill67 on 06/11/12 at 15:49:37 Make it so the sink will lift out and you can use it for a bathtub too. ;) |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by rl153 on 06/11/12 at 17:28:03 How do you get at the drainpipe? |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/11/12 at 20:53:23 Awwrite! Piglets done built herself a trough! & Its a good lookin thing, too.. |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by serenity3743 on 06/12/12 at 05:06:44 That is way cool!!!! |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by babyhog on 06/12/12 at 05:17:44 252C3F20272C787B7070490 wrote:
We considered cutting an access in the front, a little door with maybe a shelf inside, but ended up just cutting out a section of the back. We should still be able to get to anything we would need, and if something odd happens, we can always cut into the front and make the door ;) http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx211/babyhog/Cabin/temporary-9.jpg |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/12/12 at 05:54:19 Tell me more about this stain process. Never hear of dissolving steel wool, how long does it take? How much do you use? What else needs done? |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Pine on 06/12/12 at 06:07:35 That looks great! :) |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by babyhog on 06/12/12 at 10:44:10 47585E5944437242724A58541F2D0 wrote:
I found a few "recipes" and even some videos online. "Make new wood look old"... A few variations, but what I did was pulled small pieces of #0000 steel wool and put in a small jar, then pour in some regular white vinegar... at least enough to cover your pieces. It takes about 24 hours or so, and the steel won't completely dissolve, but you can use it then. After one day, its still kinda clear. After a few days, the vinegar turns rusty-colored (but still clear, not milky) and the steel wool dissolves almost completely. One tip I read/watched said to steep a tea bag, very strong, about 1/3 cup water, and brush it on first. Let that dry, then brush with the vinegar/steel wool solution. The tannic acid in the tea reacts with the steel solution. I tried it, and that turned out a little darker than I wanted, so I tried it without the tea and liked it better. Both work pretty well, depending on your goal. But hey, it was stuff I already had laying around, so it was worth playing with. I also knew I was gonna need a little more to do the entire counter, so I added more vinegar before I started so the solution would go far enough. I think you can fine-tune your results by using differing amounts of each ingredient. Try it for the fun of it! |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Boofer on 06/12/12 at 20:25:00 Good job. Great imagination and more important, not afraid to tackle some work. |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Stimpy - FSO on 06/14/12 at 10:45:52 Love the idea. 8-) -------------------------------------------------------- HEY PIGLET!!!!!!!!! Check this site out: http://freecabinporn.com/ ...and yes it's totally SFW :D L8r |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by babyhog on 06/14/12 at 11:50:24 70574A4E535A230 wrote:
Awesome! I'm a quilter too, so double-p@rn! Woohoo! I really like the cabin in progess in Chile. Ahhhhhhhh.... 40 pages... leaving some to view this evening... thanks man! |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/14/12 at 13:14:05 I went thru 3 pages, the "Quilter with a paintbrush" theme stops. I sure enjoyed those. Especially the 2nd one, |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Stimpy - FSO on 06/14/12 at 13:29:35 7073727F7D671E0 wrote:
Awesome! I'm a quilter too, so double-p@rn! Woohoo! I really like the cabin in progess in Chile. Ahhhhhhhh.... 40 pages... leaving some to view this evening... thanks man![/quote] Yup, I found that great page a few months ago while doing research for my own little garden cabin/shed that I'm slowly building out back, it's almost done! ...mmmm, lemme see if I have a pic somewhere in my phone brb --------------------------------------------------------- Nah, can't find one, I'll take one tomorrow and post it here. |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Stimpy - FSO on 06/15/12 at 14:26:59 Here ya go piglet, this is mine, still a work in progress, yet about 75% done! 8-) Not exactly architectural pr0n but solid and quite functional, super basic structure about 6" off the ground, plywood floor, all cheap materials from the home center; got those side-shingles for free from a neighbor as well as some of the wood ...the table and those fugly garden chairs came literally from the trash! (they where one morning laying on the curb so I adopted them). This is what I mean with building a strong community, neighbors helping each other. Total costs till now about $600, those roof sheets and gutters were pricey but will certainly out-last me. It was all done very old school with mainly nails, hammer, a pencil, a hand saw and a cheapy circular saw. http://s15.postimage.org/6x3exsx8r/150620122790.jpg (http://postimage.org/) .. (http://postimage.org/) http://s17.postimage.org/bsw0sf7fj/150620122791.jpg (http://postimage.org/) .. (http://postimage.org/) http://s7.postimage.org/l8ak6z2gr/150620122792.jpg (http://postimage.org/) .. (http://postimage.org/) http://s13.postimage.org/nr33n5lnr/150620122793.jpg (http://postimage.org/) .. (http://postimage.org/) http://s18.postimage.org/93y0b1em1/150620122794.jpg (http://postimage.org/) .. (http://postimage.org/) http://s7.postimage.org/vxxwa39yz/150620122795.jpg (http://postimage.org/) .. (http://postimage.org/) |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by babyhog on 06/18/12 at 07:13:29 Looks awesome! And the neighbors helping out is fabulous. We've used alot of "recycled" stuff, and tons of stuff that didn't cost us anything! I'd like to build something like your little shed to use my wood lathe in. And I hear you on the roofing and guttering, ouch I was shocked at the cost. Still don't have all our guttering done, we just did the front side to collect a barrel of rain water. Still need to do the back and ends. Our next project is a little garage/shed to store the Samurai, tractor, and tools in. My husband got a 12' wide garage door free! from a building they are renovating!! And a bunch of lumber from the inital demo of the same space. Probably have everything except the roofing. |
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Title: Re: Latest cabin project Post by Stimpy - FSO on 06/19/12 at 04:15:58 Yup, it was a bit over $500 american for all the material costs excluding the side-tiles, not bad at all considering today's prices. - 4 rust free, steel-zinc-alloy something or other roofing sheets (25 year guarantee!) - gutters and brackets (and already got a 50 gal rain barrel, for free) - Some roofing Underlayment from DuPont called Tyvek, amazing stuff - 8 particle board plates (for floor) - 4 packs of 3/4" pine wall liner (for sides) - a whole bunch of feet of 1x4"s (floor & roof criss-cross layout) - a bunch of 4x4s for the main structure and floor support - some concrete slabs for base If you want detailed hi-def pics of any particular part of it just let me know. L8r ;) |
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