https://www.artisansmke.com/home daily 1.0 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/0ba37c3c-7049-4b6a-aa6d-3ddd500fbea3/IMG_4986.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/9d0bf62c-5d82-4154-9c0f-42a3e3d31b27/1918+Kitchen+Update+Detail+2.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/effd9bca-16d7-4e55-8e53-92b39ea4fd9f/1918+Kitchen+Update+Detail+1.JPG https://www.artisansmke.com/about daily 0.75 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/34719722-8a21-4eab-b92b-27e38da41b71/Mike+Headshot+1+Cropped.jpg https://www.artisansmke.com/services daily 0.75 2023-12-16 https://www.artisansmke.com/book-a-consultation daily 0.75 2023-12-16 https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1 daily 0.75 2023-12-18 https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1/project-one-f5w4d-a47c3 monthly 0.5 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/4e9d80a7-fced-44aa-9baa-b2e6eed64869/IMG_4644.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Old cabinetry - West wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/a8eecc14-122b-40a6-bd3b-09b04f8d50c0/IMG_4639.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Old cabinetry - East wall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/46033f1a-f2f7-4c56-aa19-7fdebdf240e9/IMG_4643.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Original Pantry space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/99a126f2-b3d6-46fc-a6a1-1791d30bf7a8/IMG_4666.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Opening up East wall for new electrical and plumbing runs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/78ed8b76-b0ab-418f-b1d1-9ebcdf908b38/IMG_4677.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth New plumbing installed and cutting open Pantry wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/dcb49a67-0d72-4c04-aac7-c0c6bff6b31f/IMG_4688.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Routing dado's for the steel countertop supports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/f80ec9a1-8882-491b-8021-06444f83b352/IMG_4701.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Island cabinet temporarily set for templating of stone top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/3419b323-573d-4f47-be62-90eb85afb822/IMG_4823.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Drywall install. Note the dishwasher end panel is fastened to the knee wall and floor with angle iron. This ensures the knee wall remains rigid and supportive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/ace15e42-4a8d-4058-97b8-adb61df16d12/IMG_4826.jpeg Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Drywall complete and the opening is now ready for new jamb and casing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/d27a03f1-0ea9-46b6-b037-fcb31fe0aabe/1918+Kitchen+Update+1.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Completed Kitchen! View from the dining room.. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/0b674f22-52bc-404f-8785-90eb71ceae3f/1918+Kitchen+Update+2+%281%29.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth West wall: New cabinets in solid quarter sawn red oak, Soapstone counters, New range hood install, and Floating shelves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/47ee79b4-6f94-4d12-b271-79370fa34a6b/1918+Kitchen+Update+3.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth 2nd view of west wall cabinets. Note the Flemish glass front pantry drawers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/8aadb088-6516-4421-92c7-8143c8093898/1918+Kitchen+Update+4.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth New solid, red oak passage door with tempered Flemish glass that aligns with the hall window opposite. Our clients' named this their Sun Door! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/20399a9a-14aa-47d0-b0eb-69b5b26e74bb/1918+Kitchen+Update+5.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Another view of the Sun Door, highlighting the Flemish glass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/6e7b23f0-ef86-4324-b632-99f598499694/1918+Kitchen+Update+6.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth In addition to the Sun Door, our clients' also wanted the storage closet door to match their cabinet doors. Plaster repairs and new paint help unify this update. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/3fe7b0a1-c9a9-4a03-aace-5467fd8aac2a/1918+Kitchen+Update+7.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth A new kitchen island was possible when much of the pantry wall was removed. Not so subtle cameo by their canine family member! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/1484a96b-bd85-457c-85c2-4ffc9148f11c/1918+Kitchen+Update+8.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Floating shelves added for easy access to dishes and small appliances. If you look close you'll see a black circle in the middle of the countertop - we added a Mockett waterproof power and usb pop up. This provides safe power for food prep appliances and our mobile devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/38ee132c-7231-4b10-84a4-26a4a6b883ac/1918+Kitchen+Update+9.JPG Portfolio 1 - 1918 Bungalow Kitchen Rebirth Another view of the West wall from the central hallway. https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1/project-two-ky966-pm6zd monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/2e0dbb98-374e-42fb-8da9-008781159593/Closet+Shelves+to+Dresser+-+Before.JPG Portfolio 1 - Closet to Dresser Original shelving unit. Not bad, but we can make it much more user friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/f59eb64d-0355-4f75-918f-73843ffdc72c/Closet+Shelves+to+Dresser+-+Demo.JPG Portfolio 1 - Closet to Dresser Demo of old shelving. Walls will be patched and prepped for new paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/07cb29e5-416c-41b5-bf7d-94ff1f9856f4/IMG_7794.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Closet to Dresser New 6 drawer dresser in Thu-color white laminate. Note the recessed pulls to gain as much storage depth as possible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/dd2364e7-0948-4fa2-bcbc-e7db1ef89288/IMG_7795.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Closet to Dresser Maximizing available space by adding narrow shelving next to the encased ductwork run. Note closet rod added along the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/fa2eb1d7-95c0-4c9b-b33c-200d83671dad/IMG_7829.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Closet to Dresser New paint - color matched to the laminate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/d4f6e8ab-0d25-4f63-90b1-4343a43c07c0/Closet+Shelves+to+Dresser+-+Completed.JPG Portfolio 1 - Closet to Dresser Complete! https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1/project-three-sng7y-mmwjz monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/e463c3c5-2b2a-4161-b0b3-1eccd806f91c/Entertainment+Console+-+Close+up.jpg Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak 14" x 14" x 90" Solid White Oak Entertainment Console. A slight white pigmented hard wax oil finish provides protection while keeping 95% of the raw White Oak's appearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/c0f5a844-e1e2-4452-b900-dc4be51cc1ea/Entertainment+Console+in+White+Oak.jpg Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak Our client was thorough and thoughtful in planning for this piece. All the video and audio power supplies are located squarely behind the TV and the console. No visible cords! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/9eb65828-9cc2-4276-bdcb-4eade7b6ccd4/IMG_9225Edited.jpg Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak Solid White Oak floating shelves with hidden steel rod supports, anchored to the wall studs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/96170bfa-77f2-489b-bd3f-571b9bdc2b19/White+Oak+-+Kitchen+Shelves.JPG Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak Detail view of the kitchen shelves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/65a9fb90-387d-4e57-bbd6-072264afaa48/White+Oak+Mantel.JPG Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak 5" x 7" x 86" solid White Oak Mantel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/596593d7-74a5-45ff-9a29-c9d58ff2027c/White+Oak+Mantel+-+Close+up.JPG Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak Detail view of mantel, showing it scribed to the wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/7b87b3be-3063-4f36-9d63-f234f474bb88/White+Oak+-+Foyer+Shelf.JPG Portfolio 1 - Reclaimed White Oak Solid White Oak floating shelf in foyer. https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1/project-three-sng7y-mmwjz-klcx6 monthly 0.5 2023-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/50ccd651-1222-4d93-af3d-6c2e00eab158/IMG_2287_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Bungalow Bookcase Living room wall prior to built-in. There's a cold air return behind the Tansu (cabinet). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/31a00280-ed7f-45d7-a0b2-8aed7043f326/IMG_2731_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Bungalow Bookcase New built-in bookcase with all shelves adjustable. The light switch was relocated into the finished end of the bookcase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/3747fc24-1c11-4cf4-8ef6-de638e35f45a/IMG_2732_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Bungalow Bookcase The bookcase was designed to join seamlessly with the existing base. The stain was custom matched to the millwork in the home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/15979a16-5d06-497d-907c-0f08320e4f41/IMG_2735_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Bungalow Bookcase Close up showing the period style wood grille inset into the base. The ductwork was extended from the wall to the back side of the new grille. https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1/project-one-f5w4d-a47c3-m5f4z monthly 0.5 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/15a9a9a6-060b-4d57-8d73-218e00567a20/Schlitz+Audubon+NP+-+Gear+Rack+Drawing.PNG Portfolio 1 - Schlitz Audubon Gear Racks Presentation Drawing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/76ae6be8-a9cb-4142-9462-f83c6d63557c/IMG_2390_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Schlitz Audubon Gear Racks Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool needed mobile carts to store their wet outdoor gear. During the planning and design process, making simple mock up's with the actual gear was key to maximizing storage of the gear without letting the carts become too large and unwieldly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/66db1b9f-fde0-4ccf-8c06-ddbb8670f6e7/IMG_2391_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Schlitz Audubon Gear Racks These have been designed for one person to steer as they're needed in different areas of the facility during the course of the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/ae0e45e2-cd7b-4319-98ed-de59b552fb0a/IMG_2397_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Schlitz Audubon Gear Racks Utilitarian projects hold a special place in our hearts. Solutions like these help make the teachers' day easier! https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-1/project-one-f5w4d-a47c3-m5f4z-h3t5r monthly 0.5 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/1702774324221-0XKAKGE843Y46ECH7XH5/Reclaimed+Ash+Desk+-+Drawing.PNG Portfolio 1 - Writing Desk Here's the presentation drawing for the desk. Our client wanted us to duplicate the design of a Danish Mid-Century desk they'd come across. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/fb47ef4c-b4e6-4fca-9015-be1f88e87a70/IMG_2195_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Writing Desk The wood for this project, reclaimed Ash was supplied by them. Sometimes we're presented with something very special. A couple of planks had some unique and interesting grain. So we saved them for the top. Then as serendipity does...our client requested we use pure Gilsonite as the stain. It's the best looking earth toned stain we've every used. Amazing range, super intense and it heightens everything it touches. After 4 coats of pure tung oil, the completed finish looked akin to moire' silk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/4c2c12a8-ef9a-4a75-a55e-993d3b417142/IMG_2209_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Writing Desk Rear view of the desk. Except for the maple drawer boxes, all other components are the solid reclaimed Ash our client's provided. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/30c7e81d-21fb-4b33-8aa5-459a88a09e69/IMG_2212_Original.jpeg Portfolio 1 - Writing Desk Nearly complete! The blue painters tape on the drawers is used while the client searches for a specific pull they have in mind. https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-2 daily 0.75 2023-12-17 https://www.artisansmke.com/portfolio-2/project-one-ephnc-s56ln monthly 0.5 2023-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/65675354-a875-4a3c-bdbc-cebfa600951a/IMG_6602.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration 1938 Home, whose owner wanted to remove the thick and aged paint on the exterior millwork to restore the home to it's original aesthetic and grace. Zoom in on the 2 pilasters flanking the front door, to get a better look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/0e2dda57-69f9-443b-b2ba-42b8b3282771/IMG_6700.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Paint removal begun. Of course we come across an area or two where decay has taken some elements back to the earth. As evidenced by the pink insulation visible in the lower right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/c8aa63f4-d219-4535-95be-f27b697a0dcc/IMG_6770.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Detail view showing how well the pilasters are cleaning up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/40fad35c-fe37-402d-9759-98d2185832bc/IMG_6603.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Detail of the lower right plinth, prior to removing a previous repair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/7386033e-a8af-4a0f-bbc9-cb6b19877348/IMG_6707.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Detail showing rebuilt bead with exterior grade epoxy, by Abatron. The wet looking area above the bead is the liquid epoxy consolidant which seals and fortifies all of the formally exposed and weak wood fibers above where the bead decayed away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/5b042a7b-f569-4c75-961a-678cf5c01057/IMG_6790.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Completed shaping and sanding of the bead, and primed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/f559d2f9-570c-4379-aad5-6e2aac88c27c/IMG_6898.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Front entranceway cleaned up and primed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/8015c070-a28c-415c-9a2a-af240d4bc5ad/IMG_6617.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Finials also in need of paint removal... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/31035232-2c36-45ca-a7d1-0ca309f056ce/IMG_8024.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Paint removal in process. For shaped elements like this we use an infra red stripping unit by Speedheater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/211fc25f-faf5-4486-abe6-706873c44163/IMG_8025.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Finial completed, primed and ready for paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/28322da1-8cac-4eaa-9ec6-c4dc3e91ce4b/IMG_6775.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Pilasters, bevel siding and window casings of the Sun room are the final area on this project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/7d8a3add-d683-4627-905b-35baa829efb3/IMG_6776.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration The paint planing has begun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/32793174-98cf-4ca0-b55e-a4c78050d507/IMG_6786.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Paint removed and sanding complete. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/d951c552-924c-40b7-8e08-572103bf9513/IMG_6791.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration With a fresh coat of oil based exterior wood primer this is looking like the day it was built. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/88f26247-2207-45c0-a09e-95ca91e8ff4e/IMG_6793.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Things are looking great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/84fde8d3-0144-4c93-bb1a-6d17fe34f5ac/IMG_6962.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Bay window with 11" wide solid wood casing with lots of paint layers. Probably old growth lumber and if so definitely worth stripping and saving! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/2f41bb65-28ba-42aa-8169-8dfb0237a61e/IMG_6968.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration These broad surfaces are the perfect application for Metabo's paint planer, which is very effecient, has the finesse not to gauge up surfaces and hooks up to our HEPA vac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/dbadea44-e5fe-42c8-bdd2-a8fe0b27fff4/IMG_6971.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Sanding completed. This bay window was stripped and finish sanded in less than 8 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/217b3b0c-79c6-4a87-8df3-0e4b08d43b7c/IMG_6973.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Look at the restored integrity of that surface. In case you're counting, there's 135 growth rings in 11" of width. Yes, old growth Fir and definitely worth it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/7ba2f128-d014-4431-a523-c7f6122ab599/IMG_7736.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Bay window East. final painting completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/48a4e404-fe1d-418e-b204-636c74c39cec/IMG_7735.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Bay window West completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/997d5ae7-e603-4874-a5f5-03e87c40c727/IMG_7732.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Sun room South, final paint completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/99b04792-590f-459b-998b-7e4da2b51419/IMG_7733.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Sun room West completed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/63eeed6eb6e61c609d007155/a890fa94-55d8-4bfe-880a-a2fcdb3ca58c/IMG_7734.jpeg Portfolio 2 - 1938 Wood Restoration Sun room North completed, and that's a wrap!