Cave Bathroom

[NEW2FES]

Love your projects. Being a former metal man from the Hot Rod world this project gives me inspiration. There is a guy maybe in the Northeast that makes a product for coloring or tinting raw steel. He works on maybe gates or fences. You would have to dig around on Google. We used it once and was quite impressed on what it did to the metal.

Do you use a Festool blade in your saw?

Turn up the heat on the welder and move a lot slower, no insult meant.

 

[Vindingo]

Thanks for the tip on the welding, no insult taken.  The power was maxed, but so was the wire feed rate.

It felt too fast, don't know why I didn't just slow it down  :  kids these days, just no patience  [tongue]

I am not familiar with the guy you are referring to, but this place http://www.sculptnouveau.com/ has tons of cool coloring products for metal. 

The steel wasn't cut with my Fes saw.  I have but aluminum a bunch of time with the standard blade, but no steel. 
 

 

[sgryd]

What a great link to the Patina guy. Just what I'm searching for. I hope he can ship to Sweden.

 

[Vindingo]

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Grandfather's tap and tap holder.  It brings me a lot of joy to use his tools.  So much so that it makes me want to have kids, so that they can have kids, that I teach dirty jokes and how to build stuff.
I also enjoy this photograph as an image, independent of its content. 

These Grass hinges are crap.   

Its hard to capture the color, but this gives you an idea. 

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

Howa the bathroom project coming along?

 

[Tinker]

Vin, A couple of weeks ago you said something 'bout a class where you would be observing a surgery of some sort.
It seems this is close to your time frame.  I wish you all the best in your pursuit. That has to be exciting for you.

doesn't mean we are forgeting about your Cave Bathroom project.  [scratch chin]
Tinker

 

[John Stevens]

it makes me want to have kids, so that they can have kids, that I teach dirty jokes and how to build stuff.

And so much more.  There are plenty of kids in this world but not enough parents, so it could be the biggest win-win you'll ever make happen.

 

[Vindingo]

Vin, A couple of weeks ago you said something 'bout a class where you would be observing a surgery of some sort.
It seems this is close to your time frame.  I wish you all the best in your pursuit. That has to be exciting for you.

doesn't mean we are forgeting about your Cave Bathroom project.  [scratch chin]
Tinker

Hi Tinker,

Cave Bath is on hold...  :-[   The stars didn't align (I couldn't get a plumber lined up) and decided it was better to leave the existing functional vanity, instead of rushing and possibly not finishing.  I cut it way too close and just didn't give myself enough time.  Between installing those carriage doors, moving to a new apartment and starting school, I just couldn't swing it.  I am extremely disappointed and pretty embarrassed, but such is life I guess.  Thanksgiving break should do it.      

As far as my comment, it was referring to a gross anatomy class that starts in two days.  It should be amazing, in the truest sense of the word. I have contacted a bunch of surgeons with hopes of observing a few procedures as well.  
Thanks for the well wishes, I am extremely excited.        

 

[Tinker]

Hey Vin, Good on ya!  It sounds exciting and I wish you all the luck.
if you learn fast enough, maybe you could tackle my back with a Domino.  it needs some putting together as I am struggling with a cane.  A couple of days ago, i could barely stand up.  i have a few drills and lots of scrap metal and pieces of wood scattered around the yard.  With all of that and a domino, I think you should be able, with just a little observations of you surgeon friends, to put me back together.  [scratch chin]
Tinker

 

[galwaydude18@gmail.com]

Did you ever get time to finish this project?

 

[Tinker]

Vin, a couple of your projects have shown up here of late.  By now, i am sure you are building a collection of fine surgical tools that you could use for the fine finishing touches needed to complete this project.

BTW: I am pretty sure you would have gotten along fine with my dad.  He worked in every medium you could imagine from fabrics to iron to cement.  He did fine pen & ink drawings to painting.  I inherited a lot of his tools, many of which i am only just getting out of the boxes they have been stored in for over 25 years.  I have been interested in this project, especially, since you have been working in so many different skills and with such great imagination. I am sure you would be doing great in your pursuit of your desire in surgery. Your background with construction and your imagination should put you in good stead for a great future.
Tinker

 

[Vindingo]

Did you ever get time to finish this project?

Been working on it the last week and a half, will post up photos soon.

 

[Vindingo]

Vin, a couple of your projects have shown up here of late.  By now, i am sure you are building a collection of fine surgical tools that you could use for the fine finishing touches needed to complete this project.

BTW: I am pretty sure you would have gotten along fine with my dad.  He worked in every medium you could imagine from fabrics to iron to cement.  He did fine pen & ink drawings to painting.  I inherited a lot of his tools, many of which i am only just getting out of the boxes they have been stored in for over 25 years.  I have been interested in this project, especially, since you have been working in so many different skills and with such great imagination. I am sure you would be doing great in your pursuit of your desire in surgery. Your background with construction and your imagination should put you in good stead for a great future.
Tinker

Tinker,

I'm sure he was an interesting man. The desire to get my hands into everything and anything has been a boon and a burden.  I have allotted the next 25-30 years of my 100 to medicine, then maybe I will be an artist.  I think I will start building a boat this summer, then finish it in my 60's. Who knows...

 

[Vindingo]

Almost finished...  I need to figure out what to do for a mirror and do a final hook up of the plumbing

I thought this was a fun shot

I always hate this part!

View from the toilet

 

[Theshipstore]

Vin what a fantastic job you did on this, the final job will look awesome for sure. It took a while but boy was it worth it.
[not worthy]

Sal

 

[nclemmons]

Absolutely love the mixed materials.

You have a great eye for design.

Would love more photos, even a video walkthrough of the project!

neil

 

[Kristian]

Beautiful and elegant work, Vinny! Love the visible butterfly joints at the end.

 

[Wooden Lungs]

Very stylish.

His and hers sinks.....very posh.

Will it get a splash back? to protect paintwork from water damage?

 

[Tinker]

Vin, The craftsmanship you have shown is strictly first class.  a a friend of mine used to say, "Top Drawer."
But the design is out of this world. I have no words.

From your earlier pics, i had wondered where the idea was going. i actually had no idea where all of those "rib' supports and the steel work were going.  The final result is a huge and wonderful surprise.

I have wondered, from some of your other work (This job caps it), if medicine and doctoring is really your direction.  Your abilities also point a suspicion of qualifications for architectural design.  If you truly do have equal or better potential in the medical field, I am sure you have a very bright future ahead of you.
Tinker

 

[jimbouk]

Looks awesome, great job!