tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-327378332024-03-13T22:18:16.294-07:00Jason Blair RobersonBuilderBeast is an Art and Design Build Studio located in Charlottesville VA and run by Jason Blair Roberson.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-49974752761945756052012-02-11T11:52:00.000-08:002012-02-11T11:52:29.903-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Positionable Walnut Penguin. Butcher block oil and bees wax finish.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-46295871599735284572012-02-11T11:12:00.000-08:002012-02-11T11:12:59.805-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Check out<a href="http://sharekombucha.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">barefoot<b>bucha</b></span></a>. They make some of the best Kombucha in the states and we are lucky enough to have them in Charlottesville! They are picking up accounts left and right and I would expect to see them in a location near you soon. I designed the logo and bottles for them. Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-10029558977030347732012-02-11T10:57:00.000-08:002012-02-11T10:57:24.752-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I directed this video for Frontier Diplomacy a new group out of Charlottesville, VA. The video fuses several film influences with the group's unique sound. Please take a look.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-87347048739826975532011-11-28T18:43:00.001-08:002011-11-28T18:51:09.915-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Originally this Totem Pole was exhibited in Charlottesville's <a href="http://artinplace.org/sculpture/2006/archives_06.html" target="_blank">Art in Place</a> in 2006-2007. It was then taken to <a href="http://www.nvrpa.org/park/meadowlark_botanical_gardens" target="_blank">Meadowlark Botanical Garden </a> where it was on display for three years. It stands 12 feet tall and is made of a variety of domestic hard and soft woods including; White Oak, Red Oak, Walnut, Cherry, and Cedar. These helmeted men represent the cross section of historical warriors, futuristic astronauts, and prehistoric Olmec ballers.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-21661260179471903442011-11-28T18:23:00.001-08:002011-11-28T18:29:25.013-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Totem Pole was sculpted in 2005 for a private residence in Charlottesville, VA. The client wanted to include her five totem animals; Hawk, Fox, Turtle, Frog and Horse. She also has two sets of identical twins that I thought would complete her story. It stands 12 feet tall and is make of three separate pieces of the Cedar taken from her property.<br />
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Enjoy precision from the ancient engineers of South America!Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-37820045680903327232011-01-03T15:03:00.000-08:002011-01-11T06:05:46.448-08:00Reclaimed Shelving and Coat Rack<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TSJVePmuzOI/AAAAAAAAALA/p3wyIX-rboE/s1600/coathanger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TSJVePmuzOI/AAAAAAAAALA/p3wyIX-rboE/s320/coathanger.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Reclaimed wood coat hanger and shelf for the entryway. Featuring Ash, Poplar, Cherry, Walnut, and 100 Year old Pine.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-32876259838653604312010-12-20T06:02:00.000-08:002010-12-20T06:05:34.955-08:00Modern Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TQ9e6kUDSyI/AAAAAAAAAK4/YuYbVDqQSYI/s1600/IMG_2717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TQ9e6kUDSyI/AAAAAAAAAK4/YuYbVDqQSYI/s320/IMG_2717.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Stainless Steel Appliances, , Reclaimed Soapstone countertops, Ikea base cabinets, Custom floating Walnut shelves with inmounted LED lights, 100 Year old barnboard T&G ceiling, Ikea and reclaimed wood shelves (on right, we like to call it the great 2010 Ikea hack), and Bamboo floor.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-89637380981207611422010-12-06T07:14:00.000-08:002011-01-26T08:03:34.419-08:00Yogablok on Etsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TPz8nWLR10I/AAAAAAAAAKo/Xuc71rTJVI0/s1600/IMG_2659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</a>We are getting ready to launch this Guitar Cabinet to the general public. It features three sides of tempered glass, adjustable Top-mounted hangers, air channels for future climate control systems, full 9" drawer system and storage area for all of the essential accessories. It puts the part of the guitar you want to see at eye level.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-11405017326164128102010-10-03T11:31:00.000-07:002010-10-03T11:38:31.804-07:00sculpture update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TKjNDcQwItI/AAAAAAAAAKI/Fz0m2nUso3M/s1600/kneelingWoman.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TKjNDcQwItI/AAAAAAAAAKI/Fz0m2nUso3M/s320/kneelingWoman.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523890401979671250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TKjNDKthV1I/AAAAAAAAAKA/eFDZEQHS15Y/s1600/Aphrodite.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 176px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TKjNDKthV1I/AAAAAAAAAKA/eFDZEQHS15Y/s320/Aphrodite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523890397268498258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TKjNDEFHPqI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/NlZ4m_ySq_8/s1600/acrobat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TKjNDEFHPqI/AAAAAAAAAJ4/NlZ4m_ySq_8/s320/acrobat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523890395488403106" border="0" /></a><br />Completed in 2003, these three figures originated from the same Oak tree that fell near our house in Charlottesville.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-64149185775603858952010-08-02T19:22:00.000-07:002010-08-02T19:31:15.848-07:00Bath Vanity<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TFd-U2JJeBI/AAAAAAAAAJo/k7s_ByVVBJg/s1600/Vanity.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TFd-U2JJeBI/AAAAAAAAAJo/k7s_ByVVBJg/s320/Vanity.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501004366452717586" /></a><br />We just finished the new Walnut Vanity for the Rectory Renovation. The walnut is from the property along with the Locust that makes the drawers.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-11046278676861406082010-08-02T19:09:00.003-07:002010-12-09T06:55:58.588-08:00Sewing Loft and Office<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TFd7lLQoK3I/AAAAAAAAAJg/VTzPTTniNr4/s1600/loftOffice.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501001348464257906" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/TFd7lLQoK3I/AAAAAAAAAJg/VTzPTTniNr4/s320/loftOffice.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
Miriam took this great photo of inside HQ not too long ago. It shows her sewing loft with polycarbonate (polygal) modern balustrade and railing. <br />
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Thought I'd post this shot of a wooden Ben Bear completed not too long ago. Its made of Cherry, Walnut, and Oak.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-33300663073479811562008-12-16T05:59:00.000-08:002009-11-26T11:45:18.707-08:00Renovation complete<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/Sw7aoPwtQyI/AAAAAAAAAJU/xyt_3-_vPmk/s1600/stairs_after.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/Sw7aoPwtQyI/AAAAAAAAAJU/xyt_3-_vPmk/s320/stairs_after.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408500587478991650" border="0" /></a>The stair case looks great without the unnecessary wall in the way.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/Sw7agXxYQLI/AAAAAAAAAJM/indmC6v-F1M/s1600/stairs_before.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/Sw7agXxYQLI/AAAAAAAAAJM/indmC6v-F1M/s320/stairs_before.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408500452190339250" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/Sw7ZrBx4Q4I/AAAAAAAAAJE/KanIMLwrr0k/s1600/bedroom_compare.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/Sw7ZrBx4Q4I/AAAAAAAAAJE/KanIMLwrr0k/s320/bedroom_compare.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408499535753790338" border="0" /></a>One of two bedrooms. Gotta love those 100 year heart pine floors.<p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p><p class="mobile-photo"><br /></p>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-69328842734979731392008-12-15T15:12:00.000-08:002008-12-15T17:25:53.467-08:00Shop doors<p style="text-align: center;" class="mobile-photo"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SUbknjUiebI/AAAAAAAAAHA/IUow99NGr0o/s1600-h/photo-714258.jpg"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SUbknjUiebI/AAAAAAAAAHA/IUow99NGr0o/s320/photo-714258.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280158981285902770" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SUcC8vh02PI/AAAAAAAAAHI/q9viaaxE8JY/s1600-h/IMG_0234.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SUcC8vh02PI/AAAAAAAAAHI/q9viaaxE8JY/s320/IMG_0234.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280192330688944370" border="0" /></a></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SUcC9MzbMII/AAAAAAAAAHQ/8ufNPBDwCI0/s1600-h/IMG_0232.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SUcC9MzbMII/AAAAAAAAAHQ/8ufNPBDwCI0/s320/IMG_0232.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280192338547388546" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="mobile-photo">i finally built these doors and finished winterizing the shop. I installed a little Jotul wood stove in the corner for a touch of the warmth, although today was 60F. One day i plan to actually make things in the shop and not just make the shop. <br /></p>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-70881919612488978332008-05-10T19:41:00.000-07:002008-12-10T23:27:13.737-08:00Play With Me Robots<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SCZeZH0AQYI/AAAAAAAAAE8/QYmxv1YJRxw/s1600-h/twowalnutrobots.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SCZeZH0AQYI/AAAAAAAAAE8/QYmxv1YJRxw/s320/twowalnutrobots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198946605532725634" border="0" /></a><br />I made these two robots from Black Walnut. They have movable limbs and elastic ligaments. I'll have to put some extra time into their artificial intelligence as they cannot answer any questions yet. These are just like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10560385">the robot from the LoopyDoll print on etsy</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SCZh3H0AQaI/AAAAAAAAAFM/POO12UvOYH4/s1600-h/twowalnutrobots_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SCZh3H0AQaI/AAAAAAAAAFM/POO12UvOYH4/s320/twowalnutrobots_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198950419463684514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/SCZgxX0AQZI/AAAAAAAAAFE/9La8lZGMGEU/s1600-h/twowalnutrobots_2.jpg"><br /></a>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-7114646329478858972008-03-15T16:45:00.000-07:002008-03-15T21:41:37.726-07:00Loopy Dolls Blogged<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.loopydolls.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/d/dc0/3f2/il_430xN.21906598.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Miriam rocked it by making a butterfly and a cute bunny loopy. She is using a Husqvarna <a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine/Review/1/27">Viking Designer 1</a> sewing/embroidery machine to stitch together these fun little guys. Miriam and I got a very nice nod from two sweet little blogs<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><a href="http://joeysdreamgarden.blogspot.com/2008/03/etsy-beauties.html">joeysdreamgarden.blogspot.com</a><br />and <a href="http://www.theweereview.com/2008/03/love-loopys.html">theweereview.com</a> (thanks to both of you). We used a vector illustration of the Ben Bear face and digitized it into an embroidery design to effectively reproduce the faces without having to make each one individually.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.loopydolls.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/b/bf4/1e8/il_430xN.21048696.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-22188215722194041292008-02-19T17:56:00.000-08:002008-12-10T23:27:14.027-08:00new toys<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/R7uJ_Qf-jSI/AAAAAAAAADM/avf6jnoQ6bw/s1600-h/RedDevil.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/R7uJ_Qf-jSI/AAAAAAAAADM/avf6jnoQ6bw/s320/RedDevil.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168876717191630114" border="0" /></a><br />Miriam and I are working on a new set of softies called Loopy Dolls. They have little looped hands and are super sweet. Ben Bear has made his cameo along with a shark and some sly ninjas. They are mostly made from upcycled wool and cotton. <br />You can check 'em out at our new Etsy store <a href="http://www.loopydolls.etsy.com">Loopydolls.etsy.com</a><br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-80042345051262167822008-01-05T11:37:00.000-08:002008-12-10T23:27:14.220-08:00Design Lab with Polygal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/R3_cyCDXyoI/AAAAAAAAADE/OOxzpSKL4hw/s1600-h/1stpolygal.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/R3_cyCDXyoI/AAAAAAAAADE/OOxzpSKL4hw/s320/1stpolygal.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152079250837719682" border="0" /></a><br /> I just installed the first sheets of polygal on the shop. Slowly it's getting closed in. I'm working on some designs for the doors. I think they'll be pocket doors. In the meantime I'll be over at the house renovation project.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-59712742953934239352008-01-03T17:07:00.000-08:002008-12-10T23:27:14.358-08:00BuilderBeast frames a floor!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/R32HgiDXynI/AAAAAAAAAC8/qhLibcONfHo/s1600-h/bath_floor.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/R32HgiDXynI/AAAAAAAAAC8/qhLibcONfHo/s320/bath_floor.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151422541748226674" border="0" /></a><br />Today Mo took photos of me looking through the plans. We also framed the floor of the new bathroom in this old house. The carpenter's of the future came back safely from the past.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-87436437369070394022007-08-05T10:03:00.000-07:002008-12-10T23:27:14.972-08:00design lab<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RrYDpqonqiI/AAAAAAAAABM/n3YolQ-GfSA/s1600-h/shop_august2007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RrYDpqonqiI/AAAAAAAAABM/n3YolQ-GfSA/s320/shop_august2007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095264042770475554" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />i have completed the 2x6 stick framing on the workshop. I am working on the door hangers. The galvanized metal roof went on smoothly and rain water is draining as it is supposed to. I would like to put rain barrels on the back side for a little water catchment, but the doors and polygal glazing comes first. <br />The space has limited functionality, but i am making a few small projects come to life. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RrYEpqonqjI/AAAAAAAAABU/QUHUnGgMhRo/s1600-h/foam_benbear.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RrYEpqonqjI/AAAAAAAAABU/QUHUnGgMhRo/s320/foam_benbear.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095265142282103346" /></a><br />These are rapid prototypes made from blueboard insulation. They will most likely work as the armatures for slip casted porcelin/ceramic sculptures. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RrYEpqonqkI/AAAAAAAAABc/icPar0vb9bg/s1600-h/dollhouse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RrYEpqonqkI/AAAAAAAAABc/icPar0vb9bg/s320/dollhouse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095265142282103362" /></a><br />This is a prototype of a small doll house for children. it is made from birch plywood and measures 36"x12"x12". I've had some successful play testing with some local kids. it's a pleasure to see them climbing on it, playing in it, and engaging in imaginative play.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-9182999711487409482007-05-11T14:40:00.000-07:002008-12-10T23:27:16.026-08:00Work Shop...Design Lab<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTqWJtWUeI/AAAAAAAAAA8/bzJDDUX56Pc/s1600-h/shop5_design.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTqWJtWUeI/AAAAAAAAAA8/bzJDDUX56Pc/s320/shop5_design.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063429547355427298" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTn3ptWUdI/AAAAAAAAAA0/lC-7DvAntXA/s1600-h/jx2_tractor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTn3ptWUdI/AAAAAAAAAA0/lC-7DvAntXA/s320/jx2_tractor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063426824346161618" /></a><br /><br /><br />For the past 6 months or more I have worked on the simple design of my work shop. I kept simplifying and complicating the design. I knew i wanted to pour a cement <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concrete_slab">slab</a> after I dug out the sloped terrain. <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTkzptWUaI/AAAAAAAAAAc/x0SZhWQRZ4w/s1600-h/cosmo_slab.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTkzptWUaI/AAAAAAAAAAc/x0SZhWQRZ4w/s320/cosmo_slab.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063423457091801506" /></a><br /><br />I also knew i wanted to install a radiantly heated floor with PEX tubing. <br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTkzptWUbI/AAAAAAAAAAk/jU-96EFbrAw/s1600-h/1stnail.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTkzptWUbI/AAAAAAAAAAk/jU-96EFbrAw/s320/1stnail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063423457091801522" /></a><br /><br />I designed a very simple roof line using TJI engineered beams and a cool cantilevered floating corner. Here is the first wall going up. All of the verticals in the stud walls are reclaimed 2x6's. They were saved from the ceiling of an old house in town. I had enough to frame all entire wall system. <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTkz5tWUcI/AAAAAAAAAAs/--5ou9-NL9s/s1600-h/framewall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_BkqlVn_AuRw/RkTkz5tWUcI/AAAAAAAAAAs/--5ou9-NL9s/s320/framewall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5063423461386768834" /></a>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-1165288710702882812006-12-04T18:12:00.000-08:002006-12-04T19:18:30.713-08:00still here. designingjust wanted to let everyone who reads this occasionally i'm still here. I've been busy designing and building a deck for a client here in town. <br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/6503/3582/1600/197256/carladeck.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/6503/3582/320/862625/carladeck.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/6503/3582/1600/704339/carladeck2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/6503/3582/320/473422/carladeck2.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Moriah and I built this one out of a pressure treated alternative. that means no copper and/or arsenic in the wood. They use borate to keep it from rotting. It's a great "green" option for new decks.Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32737833.post-1162763978207539052006-11-05T13:35:00.000-08:002006-11-05T13:59:38.246-08:00walnut woman<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6503/3582/1600/PICT0005.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6503/3582/320/PICT0005.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />I've just started another sculpture. This woman will be both carved and assembled. using this beautiful Black Walnut wood given to me by a friend i'll make an articulated female figure. I'm hoping to find some type of ball joint to stand in for actual joints. i'm not sure exactly how that problem will be solved, but if anyone has a suggestion i'd be happy to entertain it. i'm looking for hardwared that is both strong and positionable. for example, if i raise the arm i would like to stay in place, either by friction or by tightening. Below is a picture of her legs. I have the pelvis, feet, and right arm/shoulder ready for rough out. <br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6503/3582/1600/PICT0002.0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/6503/3582/320/PICT0002.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Builderbeasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05034277658374541214noreply@blogger.com0