my latest custom

[duffy4]

WOOD is beautiful. What some people can do with it is truly ARTISTIC.

[blackmamba]

Originally Posted by twisted canuck

Very nice work Mambe, I've done a fair bit of hardwood over the years as well, nothing quite as intricate as that but a few that were quite involved. I can really appreciate your patience and craftsmanship. I also loved working with multiple wood species on floors, my favorite was a walnut/cherry/hickory floor I did with some friends in a restaurant. Unfortunately, the last time my hard drive crashed I lost years of pictures, including family ones, and the wife is still not happy....so I can't post up. Anyway, great workmanship amigo!

I ve done a number of custom floors aswell, but nothing as extreme as this one !! Walnut is by far my favorite ,just wish it wasn t so soft !! This design was definately a challenge and a lot of fun , would have been a lot easier if it was site finished cause its a little more forgiving than a pre finished floor .. However it turned out awsome and the customer was absolutely thrilled with the way it turned out !!!
Big thanks to him for contracting me out to do his floors...

mamba,

[TreeGuy]

That's beautiful work, Mamba. Kindda puts my 'peel n stick' handiwork to shame.

[Twisted Canuck]

Originally Posted by blackmamba

I ve done a number of custom floors aswell, but nothing as extreme as this one !! Walnut is by far my favorite ,just wish it wasn t so soft !! This design was definately a challenge and a lot of fun , would have been a lot easier if it was site finished cause its a little more forgiving than a pre finished floor .. However it turned out awsome and the customer was absolutely thrilled with the way it turned out !!!
Big thanks to him for contracting me out to do his floors...

mamba,

I also prefer doing 'unfinished' wood floors, after letting it sit for a few weeks on site it seems more stable. I always wanted to install in the winter when it was dry, then if it swelled in the hot humid months, it wasn't really a big issure. Shrinkage that leaves gaps sucked. One of the nicest floors I've done was with #2 random shorts of red oak that we got at a smoking price of $1.25 board foot! It had tons of character, we had to fill the odd knot (we could have cut them out but they really added to the look), drum sanded, did a 'trowel fill' on the whole floor, fine sanded with the orbital, and gave the whole works a couple coats of Aquapon epoxy finish...WOW! It looked so good. Sometimes the wood you get now is so uniform looking as to almost be 'plastic' looking. I won't ever shy away from #2s again, the final look is well worth the extra work, and the money you save up front on material more than makes up for it. Just as long as your widths are very consistent and precise.....

And yes, walnut (and cherry to a degree) is almost too soft, but soooo pretty!

TC

[blackmamba]

Originally Posted by twisted canuck

I also prefer doing 'unfinished' wood floors, after letting it sit for a few weeks on site it seems more stable. I always wanted to install in the winter when it was dry, then if it swelled in the hot humid months, it wasn't really a big issure. Shrinkage that leaves gaps sucked. One of the nicest floors I've done was with #2 random shorts of red oak that we got at a smoking price of $1.25 board foot! It had tons of character, we had to fill the odd knot (we could have cut them out but they really added to the look), drum sanded, did a 'trowel fill' on the whole floor, fine sanded with the orbital, and gave the whole works a couple coats of Aquapon epoxy finish...WOW! It looked so good. Sometimes the wood you get now is so uniform looking as to almost be 'plastic' looking. I won't ever shy away from #2s again, the final look is well worth the extra work, and the money you save up front on material more than makes up for it. Just as long as your widths are very consistent and precise.....

And yes, walnut (and cherry to a degree) is almost too soft, but soooo pretty!

TC

Its funny you say that about #2 common oak , thats what I have in my house now , and it takes an absolute beating with dog , and it still looks awsome !! altho oak is kinda old school with all the new products out today , its still one of my favorite floors ..It has so much charater and versatility that it will go with pretty much any thing in your house !!

mamba,

[Walleyes]

As someone who tinkers in all sorts of crafts and hobbies I can sure appreciate the work that went into this.. Well done very impressive.

[fordtruckin]

mmm ain't nothin that looks as sexy as wood that someones put some serious time into! That is BeautifuL! Good job!