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florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach Fanatic
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I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?

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The Window Guy avatar
The Window GuyBeach Fanatic
#2
I am looking for some pieces for outside landscaping!
Let me know where you are and when I can look at them.

Thank you
Steve
email:scdesigninginc@hotmail.com
RudyjohnSoWal Insider
#3
If only I lived near you, I'd buy a large piece for a fireplace mantle. I've been looking online for several years for a driftwood mantle or at least medium/large pieces for Mr. JR to build one.
RudyjohnSoWal Insider
#4
I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?
Sorry, I just finished reading your post. I would leave the wood natural. But that's just my preference.
I Am WomanBeach Comber
#5
I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?

Where do I go to see your driftwood?:idontno:
30abob avatar
30abobBeach Lover
#6
I have lots of driftwood by the way, if anyone is interested. Also, have lots of tools to make stuff out of driftwood. Lamps are cool, although where exactly to put the wire is puzzling. Big dining tables are really cool, there are some very heavy stump bases that would make exellant tables. Glass is available too. I've been working on a sunburst with a mirror center, not sure whether I should paint it silver, gold, or leave it natural. Also aquired some mirror triangles that would make an interesting piece. Any interest or suggestions?

I'd be glad to give you some "safe" suggestions on wire placement, PM me if interested.

(Disclosure: I'm a licensed Electrical Contractor, and located in SRB)
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#7
If only I lived near you, I'd buy a large piece for a fireplace mantle. I've been looking online for several years for a driftwood mantle or at least medium/large pieces for Mr. JR to build one.

I'll look around for something that would serve that purpose, and take some photos. Wonder what shipping would cost? Some pieces are very heavy.
RudyjohnSoWal Insider
#8
I'll look around for something that would serve that purpose, and take some photos. Wonder what shipping would cost? Some pieces are very heavy.
It might be worth it! :clap:
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#9
It might be worth it! :clap:

Any particular size/shape? Old planks float up, or parts of trees?
RudyjohnSoWal Insider
#10
Well, I've always envisioned a piece approx. 5 ft. long, cut in half lengthwise (which Mr. johnrudy could do), with the flat side as the top of the mantle and the underside remaining in its natural shape. It most likely would have to be something we would need to come pick up rather than being shipped.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#11
Well, I've always envisioned a piece approx. 5 ft. long, cut in half lengthwise (which Mr. johnrudy could do), with the flat side as the top of the mantle and the underside remaining in its natural shape. It most likely would have to be something we would need to come pick up rather than being shipped.

Sounds cool! I think an old stump would probably do, there are some cypress stumps with some of the tree left. The trick would be cutting it, it gets very hard with age.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#12
Here's a photo, got busy with something else, then the wind started blowing so hard that I really wasn't into elaborating! Supposed to get cold again!
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#13
Here's a couple more.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#14
Here's some more photos.

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florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#15
I made some picture frames, and am almost finished with the Cypress Knee table lamp. Next I'm working on a coffee table with a glass top. Also have a full length mirror.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#16
My daughter did a molded clay Mullet on a driftwood plank.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#17
Another driftwood frame with the Cessna.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#18
Here's some more driftwood, the long piece would make a cool mantel.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#19
Here's one that I think would make an awesome table with a glass top. It's Cyprus, with an unusual bend in it, and looks like it was either cut with an axe, or by a Beaver.
florida girl avatar
florida girlBeach FanaticAuthor
#20
This piece could be used as a mantle, 2 bolts connecting it to a fireplace. Could have glass cut for the top.

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