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Let me preface by saying I know about homerefurbers.com; I prefer it here. It’s a little more cozy. I may post there too, but maybe not. Who knows…?
Anywho, this is what I just finished building. Got my contractor’s license back in January, spent the summer working for another guy, and then this came along. My first project as the HMFIC. It is a 221 s.f. addition in Angel Fire, NM intended to be used as a jewelry maker’s studio. It took a little over 2 months with all the weather delays, and I was in Barbados on my honeymoon for 8 days, so little progress then…
Anyways, it’s a house, and most of you know what it’s made of: (with a little hint of sarcasm…) it’s primarily doug-fir, with secondary woods of cedar and LVL. It was constructed with butt-joints (no-glue) and framing nails. The finish is oil-based stain on the outside and sprayed-on lacquer on the interior. It has accents of glass and metal.
Hope you enjoy. I did.
Regards, JM
-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/
10 comments so far
mmh
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posted 326 days ago
Beautiful addition, what a labor of love! I would love a studio with large windows like that. (Congratulations on your marriage. May you have many happy & healthy years together.)
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
oldskoolmodder
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posted 326 days ago
Nice work matching to the “old” part of the house.
The weather can be a real day off maker down there. I’ve learned that when it hits, it hits you right between the eyes, and hard some times.
-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric
Rob
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posted 326 days ago
Excellent ceiling! I love the look of that, so very clean.
FlWoodRat
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posted 326 days ago
Jarrod, this quailifes as ‘woodworking’ to me. Nice job.
-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 326 days ago
Nice work, Jarrod.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Jimthecarver
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posted 326 days ago
Hey Jarrod,
How does it feel to be the HMFIC?
I find it has it’s ups and downs. Good job on the addition.
-- Can't never could do anything, to try is to advance.
dennis mitchell
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posted 325 days ago
What no dovetails! It does make a very nice space.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
Jarrod Zion Murphree
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posted 325 days ago
Thanks for the encouragement everybody!!
-- Jarrod, Taos, NM http://jzmurphree.wordpress.com/
bfd
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Jarrod,
Looks like you have been very busy. This is a great addition and beautiful work. Your skills and talent never seize to amaze me man. Going from Additions to building custom cabinetry to fine furniture is not an easy task in my opinion. Yes all are related but all take different skill sets which you seem to have command of it all.
-- Brian, Folsom, CA http://www.brianfullerdesigns.com
Napaman
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posted 230 days ago
nice job!!! congrats on the license and good luck with everything!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...