Chris Head Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Sarah's Christmas pressie. This corner had always been dark and dinghy and Sarah had always wanted an apero/display cabinet. Those stick up LED lights are great, the light is just what we wanted and it saved wiring in mains lights.[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/chrishead/DSC01311.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/chrishead/DSC01331.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v609/chrishead/DSC01335.jpg[/IMG]The frame is all green Oak, 75 x 100, the lintel 150 X 150, the door, panelling and shelving are all KD 10%-12% Oak. The frame is very strong and compensates more than adequately for the removal of the stones. I'm hoping that the framework really splits open over time.Apart from the hinges and glass beading there are no screws, nails or glue used, there are around 130 joints and 120 hours including the masonry work, we had to take the wall completely out to get the desired fit.There were no plans or drawings used, it was a 'freehand' piece and a good challenge.The thick French farmhouse walls offer a third dimension in renovation works,for example inset lighting, storage or shelving. I have a lighting project I'd like to do, taking advantage of the thick walls and combining carved Oak and bright LED lighting but that's gonna have to wait, work beckons and social charges wait for no one[:(]Edit, sh1te spelling as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hastobe Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 That's really beautiful Chris - Sarah is very lucky to have such a talented OH!Kathie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassis Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I have just informed himself that i want one for my Christmas pressie next year. If he starts now...............[Www]Small problem though Chris, where is the booze?? [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks Kathie, that's appreciated, the hardest thing was not to go over the top, to try and interpret what Sarah would want, I can go wild with stuff like that.There are two candle holders in the corner now, the combination of the Oak, the stone and the light is just magical. It was great to be able to work on my own home for a change!I had to hide the booze knowing that you might be looking in Moggy[:D]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Smashing Chris! [quote user="Meg and Mog"]I have just informed himself that i want one for my Christmas pressie next year. If he starts now...............[Www][/quote]Don't you mean this year Megs??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Plenty of glasses but where are the bottles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meg Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 WHAT............have i gone and missed New Year...........AGAIN!! Doh......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 So that's where the booze went out of the cabinet! [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unknown Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hello JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJay Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Hiya Dotty [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 That's really lovely Chris. Sarah is very lucky[:)]What a nice surprise when I got in from work to see you posting again and that you've been busy doing gorgeous things again[kiss][kiss][kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 Thanks Twinks, lovely words as always! Boy that was a late one eh?It's easy to resolve to do something but much harder to put it into practice. I know what I want from the year, typing thousands of words on the forum that will be forgotten a few days later is a much less attractive option than putting that time into something that will remain long after the words and scraps have faded into obscurity. Still around & up for a crack tho[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deauville Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Great stuff Chris but where do you get the LED's from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Weldons have them D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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