penger Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 I was browsing the web and found something I thought is pretty cool, but couldn't find an existing thread to post it in. So here goes... http://www.urbanhardwoods.com/ All their stuff is done using reclaimed wood. I saw the "Day with Tim Lincecum" piece on CSN where he shows off his apartment in Seattle, and he mentions where he got what I think is a pretty badass table. Just thought I'd share. Maybe this thread could be used to post random cool stuff--audio, tech, or otherwise that we find.
justin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) that's a lot of money that can't be reclaimed once you buy it i'll have to stick with my everyday folk glued together woods Edited April 13, 2011 by justin
penger Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Posted April 13, 2011 Yeah... their stuff definitely costs a pretty penny.
swt61 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 Cool stuff! My favorite part is the Dutchman, I love them. Can anyone spot it?
aardvark baguette Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 I dont get the headboard section. Seems like alot of effort to find a use for a piece of wood. "Hey, lets put this big wood board onto the wall here"
The Monkey Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 I would love some suggestions for nice wood furniture sites that are relatively inexpensive. I know nice furniture and inexpensive is pretty much a nonstarter.
luvdunhill Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 We have had luck with the North Carolina direct approach. You have to know what you want, but once you do you can save significantly. It might involve a trip out the first time, but it didn't in our cases. Has anyone else gone this route? We picked up a book on this and it had all the major outlets and what lines they carried.
grawk Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 Most of the NC furniture isn't made in NC anymore tho, so that gets harder. I grew up in NC furniture country, and things are rough down there.
acidbasement Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Dinny, estate sales. This. Check Global Auction Guide for sales and photos in your area. Be prepared to drive out of town. In general, the more remote an auction sale is, the greater likelihood that you'll be able to get a beautiful solid wood antique bedroom or dining room set for two dollars. My wife and I are slowly replacing our Ikea junk with auction sale booty, and it's amazing how cheap it is. Edit: hmmm, can't get the link to work. http://www.globalauctionguide.com/ Edited April 13, 2011 by acidbasement
Salt Peanuts Posted April 13, 2011 Report Posted April 13, 2011 My father-in-law made us an outdoor bench that looks almost exactly like the one in the first pic, albeit with wooden legs.
swt61 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Slabs of that size are hard to come by, and that accounts for some of the cost. However, the labor involved in making tables, benches, etc... is minimal. It's much easier than joining boards together to build a wide piece, and there's no edge treatment. Sanding is also only on a flat plane.
Aura Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 Cool stuff! My favorite part is the Dutchman, I love them. Can anyone spot it? Okay, I tried finding them a couple of times but to no avail. I need your help, Master Tice.
Nebby Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 However, the labor involved in making tables, benches, etc... is minimal. Shhhhh, you'll let the secret out!
swt61 Posted April 14, 2011 Report Posted April 14, 2011 This bowtie shaped inlay is known as a Dutchman, and is inset to keep large or small checks from opening up any longer. Simple but very effective, and now somewhat of a trademark.
MexicanDragon Posted April 17, 2011 Report Posted April 17, 2011 This bowtie shaped inlay is known as a Dutchman, and is inset to keep large or small checks from opening up any longer. Simple but very effective, and now somewhat of a trademark. Does anyone else see a demonic looking skull with horns in this table, or is it just me? **BRENT**
Dusty Chalk Posted April 17, 2011 Report Posted April 17, 2011 No, I thought it was just me. Very pagan-looking. I approve.
Craig Sawyers Posted April 17, 2011 Report Posted April 17, 2011 This bowtie shaped inlay is known as a Dutchman, and is inset to keep large or small checks from opening up any longer. Simple but very effective, and now somewhat of a trademark. Yeah. I've seen this in Arts and Crafts movement furniture. In that case (a large dining table in Cheltenham's museum) the bowties were of different woods and sizes and used partly as a decorative feature apart from the functional.
penger Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Posted May 19, 2011 Saw this and thought of HC... Can be found here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74064182/clock-created-from-a-recycled-technics Also a bike one from the same guy.
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