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FrameMakers

PFG, Picture Framing God
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I finally got around to taking a picture of our new design counter.

[FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The counter is designed to have an old world feel and at the same time be functional. The base of the unit is made up of MDF that has been trimmed with Bead board and window casings that are commonly available at any Lowes or Home Depot. I wanted it to have a lot of visual depth so I added stair [/FONT][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]spindles and a brass foot rail so customers could safely get an extra few inches to see their framing design. The counter top is a half ton of poured concrete that we brought into the shop a bucket at a time. After pouring and screeding the top surface was troweled as smooth as possible and left to dry for a full week before removing the form. [/FONT][FONT=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] After the form was removed the surface was wet polished with varying grades of diamond polishing wheels. After we were satisfied with the smoothness of the counter top we used a dark brown paste wax to add a warm color and to seal it from moisture and stains. [/FONT]The back side of the counter has vertical slots for storage of finished frame projects and a place for the PC and printer. At the opposite end there are 2 mat racks that are on drawer slides. Once we started building the counter, we decided to flip the computer from the right to the left side. I never bothered to go back and redraw the plans. :)

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Very cool, Dave! That looks great.
 
j Paul said:
We have all said before: "the photos don't do it justice". Well in this case it is more than true. I saw this in person a couple of weeks ago and it is really warm, tactile and inviting. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
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I can testify that what John says is absolutely true, since I was there, too. The design of that counter is exceptional, and Dave did a great job with the construction.
 
Awesome job Dave! What bulbs are you using in those hanging lamps?
 
When I look at the photo it seems that the flash makes the detail in the bead board etc stand out more than it does in person.
 
60 watt GE Reveal bulbs.
 
Nice, Dave. Very similar to what we have but nicer! :thumbsup:

I like the brass foot rail and the old style chairs too.
 
Looks great! Any chance of adding a beer tap? :)
 
Well Dave, your's was part of the inspiration for this.
 
Paul Cascio said:
Looks great! Any chance of adding a beer tap? :)
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No, but you're not the first to make that suggestion. When designing this I goggled antique bars to get some inspiration along with Dave's which is where I decided that I liked the dark color.
 
I just set fire to mine.

You should be very proud. Classy and inviting.
 
Looks great Dave. I like how much space it opens up versus the old counter.
 
Jim Miller said:
I can testify that what John says is absolutely true, since I was there, too. The design of that counter is exceptional, and Dave did a great job with the construction.
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You two can't prove you were there.

I can't believe two - - much less THREE framers would get together.....
with at least three smart phones with cameras.....

and no pictures... Somebody take their membership cards away......
I just don't even want to know them......
 
John, I think we talked about this when I was at your place..... and no photo.
I was with 20 framers in Canada.... nope.
I was leaving Canada, and the customs gal and the one from the Cambio.... yes.
(Mrs Baer had to take the picture three times before she stopped laughing.)
Maja came with her dad to say hi...... no foto
Saw Amy in Wiscon.... nope

You would think that Eli and I would have taken a photo at the unveiling of
Geo Xing the Deli...... nope.

Funniest dang thing.

I would have at least walked away with 20 shots of Dave's table...
 
Seen it! Love it!

It looks GREAT! Your whole shop looks amazing. I do agree with the beer tap lol
 
Oh yeah, Baer - you should talk about photos. Like last year you and Laura were signing books at the convention and we ended up with, what, ONE photo of the two of you?

BTW, nice counter, Dave - it turned out great!!!
 
Hey! They all had phones..... they were all welcome to have a photo taken.....

I just I wish I had recognized Lucy Lawless faster.. and asked if she
wanted to trade a book for a photo...
 
I LOVE your counter. It's very classy. And I have the urge to yell "Norm" when I see it! Anyone remember "Cheers"? Anyways.... Kudos to you. It's beautiful.:)
 
Pretty darned awesome!
 
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