dusty's gittin' done!

[dusty]

Hi all!
Miss you guys. Just a quick update to let you-all know that all is good and my project is almost done- I see light at the end of the tunnel!
This summer I set out to finish my outdoor kitchen. I made my counters from old pool table slates...they are black...so hot in the sun that you can't touch them. No good. I deceided to build a canopy over the entire project. Seemed like a good idea at the time but has turned into a HUGE endevor.
But I am finally done laying bricks and, thanks to my welding sons, I am reaching the end of the canopy project.
I will try not to be such a stanger.

dusty

I have taken some pictures of the giant metal superstructure but I can't seem to get the uploaded onto here. Sorry. I will try again soon.

[dusty]

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OK...I think I got it.

[asudavew]

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that's one hell of an umbrella


welcome back dustman

Don't be a stranger

[dusty]

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Thanks Dave for the warm wecome. BTW...your beer is getting mighty dusty! Still have it here though...better hurry.

dusty

[Les]

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Dusty - Welcome back! And I must say - one hell of a job on the cover. That is incredible! Whats going on top - inquiring minds want to know.

Les...

[dusty]

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More metal. 24 guage sheets. Painted white on both sides from the manufacturer. I will glue and screw them down as when they tried to weld one into place, it warped badly.

dusty

[Frances]

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Wow, that looks so cool! Cant' wait to see it finished.

...And after that you'll be back on the forum more often, ok?

[Ken524]

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Dusty,

That is an amazing set up! (where can I find some "Welding Sons"?) The canopy is going to be fantastic.

[Frances]

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where can I find some "Welding Sons"?

Good one Ken . Once you find them let us know, 'cos I'd like some, too.

[Ed_]

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At least you won't have any concerns with structural integrity!

[christo]

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Awww man! Now I have to build one!

Looks super nice! I'm very jealous.

Christo

[dusty]

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Dusty,

where can I find some "Welding Sons"?

Pretty handy eh? My middle son, Derek is a welding artist- I think that's what it is called. He builds sculptues of metal. My youngest, Kyle, learned to weld from him. Osmosis, I think.

Derek did some, but Kyle did most.

I have almost finished installing the roof. It goes much faster that I thought. I will certainly finish tomorrow.
I will try to take some pics. Maybe some of some sculpures too.

dusty

[dusty]

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Awww man! Now I have to build one!

Looks super nice! I'm very jealous.

Christo

Careful!
Like I said, that canopy has turned into a MAJOR project. This outdoor kitchen is taking way too long. I started 8/16/07, and have been working on it very steady since then.
My enthusiasm is waning.

dusty

[Frances]

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A welding artist... that is so cool! Yes, please do post some pics of his sculptures!

My most limiting factor for making mosaic sculptures is being able to produce a stable rebar structure to support the cement base. I'm very jelous, too

[sarah h]

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Dusty, welcome back - that's one heck of an entrance, with that canopy structure! The Welding Sons did a great job and I'd love to see some sculpture pics too.

Sarah