OLD DIRTY WOOD
This is for all those old dirty woods, old dirty wood who need lovin too
Sunday, December 11, 2011
ARMOIRE:PROCESS
:: Architectural Salvage Armoire
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Built under GREENSAW DESIGN & BUILD LLC
RECLAIMED PROCESS ::
Under all of this paint, beautiful black walnut is waiting to be revealed to the right home owner
After the years spent in storage at Architectural Antiques, this armoire is finally going to get the attention it deserves
They were 2 seperate armoires, one painted white the other brown. Our challenge was to piece them together seamlessly into one.
Samir hand carving the pieces that were missing
Replicating missing parts
Assembling the pieces at the shop
First day on site. Bringing though the balcony the center piece
Brian assembling the linnen closet
Niko & Brian putting together the small trim pieces
Back at the shop building the mirror doors. Combining 3 router bits to replicate the appropriate style
Samir admiring his first project at Greensaw
:: Architectural Salvage Armoire
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Philadelphia Metro Area, PA. - summer 2009 -
Built under GREENSAW DESIGN & BUILD LLC
RECLAIMED PROCESS ::
Under all of this paint, beautiful black walnut is waiting to be revealed to the right home owner |
After the years spent in storage at Architectural Antiques, this armoire is finally going to get the attention it deserves |
They were 2 seperate armoires, one painted white the other brown. Our challenge was to piece them together seamlessly into one. |
Samir hand carving the pieces that were missing |
Replicating missing parts |
Assembling the pieces at the shop |
First day on site. Bringing though the balcony the center piece |
Brian assembling the linnen closet |
Niko & Brian putting together the small trim pieces |
Back at the shop building the mirror doors. Combining 3 router bits to replicate the appropriate style |
Samir admiring his first project at Greensaw |
Monday, November 21, 2011
Sunday, September 25, 2011
SALVAGE ADVENTURES
Reclaimed Treasure [ church in NoLib ]
Philadelphia PA. - summer 2011 -
Reclaimed hemlock [ joists from restored church, dumpster dive style, Philadelphia PA ]
Reclaimed white pine [ cladding from restored church, dumpster dive style, Philadelphia PA ]
Monday, August 29, 2011
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER I
Reclaimed Hemlock Entertainment Center
Pine St, Philadelphia PA. - winter 2011 -
Reclaimed hemlock [ joists from multiple Philadelphia homes, dumpster dive style, Philadelphia PA ]
Responsibly harvested white oak [ weather damaged oak tree, Pottstown, PA ]
Reclaimed longleaf southern yellow pine [ joists from industrial building on Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA ]
FROM ROUGH & WEATHERED
TO ELEGANT & REFINED
---------------------------------------- [ Extensive Process ] -----------------------------------------
running wires to eight different speakers, integrated throughout |
only the best pieces make the cut |
slat door for subwoofer |
adding solid white oak keys on back of doors |
keys help strengthen the door and keep it from warping |
milling and selecting for clean grade A stock |
next level of cleaning, checking for deep nails |
Samir checking with metal detector for hidden nails |
selecting best grade |
starts with demolition |
Sunday, August 28, 2011
CONFERENCE TABLE
Reclaimed Hardwood Conference Table
[ AERONAUTICALLY INSPIRED ]
Commissioned by Jared Davis, New Hope PA. - spring 2011 -
Reclaimed black walnut [ natural damaged tree, roots eroded from near by creek, Allentown PA. ]
Reclaimed white oak [ flooring from taxidermy building, Macungie, PA ]
Reclaimed southern yellow pine [ joists from industrial building on Chestnut St, Philadelphia PA ]
------------------------------------------------[ PROCESS ] ----------------------------------------------------------
Experimenting with the angles |
Added support for strength |
Adding 8 inches to the width |
Where it all started |
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