I had a customer that wanted a cupola built out of Ipe. Tons of ornate detail. Turned out great but it was a major pain in the ass. Took probably 4x as long as it would have if I'd just done it out of redwood or cedar.It has the same fire rating as steel.
none of those things bother me. I guess I’m weird.
Dats just mo moneyI had a customer that wanted a cupola built out of Ipe. Tons of ornate detail. Turned out great but it was a major pain in the ass. Took probably 4x as long as it would have if I'd just done it out of redwood or cedar.
Yeah. But I got shit to do.Dats just mo money
OSBlooking to make a very durable outdoor standing-height table. We're talking outdoors in AZ, so I was going to TiG up an alumunim frame and then clad it on the sides and top with wood...that way it's "touchable" and can be replaced if the wood wears out.
if money was no object, I'd make it out of ironwood. But money is an obstacle.
should I use cedar, or is there a nicer "outdoor" wood...teak?
Any tips on joining Al or Steel with wood in an outdoor environment?
suggested finishes or sealants?
He wants something that feels nice to the touch
I use tung oil on anything possiblesuggested finishes or sealants?
i've been looking at decking woods...apparently African Walnut is now called "tigerwood" and is stupid expensive. LoLHe wants something that feels nice to the touch
Try again bubba
so tongue oil for clits and tung oil for wood?I use tung oil on anything possible
Not sure if that is wise or not but I like the stuff for outdoor and indoor
Haven't been disappointed yet and have used it in wet and dry environments
I go overboard on prices when I make something for myselfi've been looking at decking woods...apparently African Walnut is now called "tigerwood" and is stupid expensive. LoL
won't that delaminate and fade to grey in the AZ sun? If plywoods are viable, that would open up a lot of options.A nice PT sheet of 3/4” ply
i don't mind putting $200 in it, it's a gift. I have a friend who owns a powdercoating business and he'll do the frame for free if I tell him it's a gift for a teacher.I go overboard on prices when I make something for myself
You only live once type of thinking
But I don't have college funds or many expenses so I understand not wasting money just for the hay of it.
How big is the table gonna be?i don't mind putting $200 in it, it's a gift. I have a friend who owns a powdercoating business and he'll do the frame for free if I tell him it's a gift for a teacher.
18" deep, 24" wide, 36-40" tall.How big is the table gonna be?
I'm not a woodworker guy so just curious
I only build outdoor structural stuff like decks and fences
Seems like you could do it with a single board of some good stuff18" deep, 24" wide, 36-40" tall.
google "outdoor bar table"... a small rectangular one.