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By Guihan, on October 19th, 2011
Another current project we are working on is installing a 100% recycled kitchen in the CSRwire.com office on Gasoline Alley. Today we constructed the sink. The cast iron sink unit was purchased at Eco Building Bargins. The base is two old filing cabinets from the office and the frame is a reclaimed 2×8 cut down and attached to the filing cabinets from underneath to hold the base in place and keep the sink from movng around. All in all a very cool piece, plumbing goes in tonight and its done!
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/11668866603
By Guihan, on October 13th, 2011
Pirate chair and table on display for Idea Mill tomorrow at Open Square in Holyoke. The chair and table are made of 100% recycled and abandoned materials. Both also sport the same peg leg style back leg and finished with beeswax and orange oil.
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/11406013894
By Guihan, on October 6th, 2011
Eco Building Bargains custom checkout counter
95% recycled, made from reclaimed lumber and flooring
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/11099819307
By Guihan, on August 31st, 2011
Today the New Growth Gardens Youth Program came to the MWCG workshop to help out. A few were assigned to reorganize our collection of hardware. They cleared out our entire showroom floor, swept and laid out the hardware collection. They then took inventory, sorted by type and put it back neatly on the shelves. The rest of the group helped our lead artist Trent Guihan denail a few hundred feet of maple flooring reclaimed from an old basketball court. All in all it was a very productive day, and even better they are looking forward to coming back tomorrow!
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/9632878554
By Guihan, on August 26th, 2011
Yesterday was the EBB construction tour of their new building, businesses involved with the new construction were invited to the vendor fair. We brought a few samples of our work and got a great response from the attendees. The trunk in front sold before the event even started!
With such a great response we hope to have a space in the new store for our work. Its a great example for customers to see what you can do with the materials EBB is selling!
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/9414059634
By Guihan, on August 19th, 2011
After taking all the measurements we need to construct the frame, the hardware is carefully removed from what was left of the old rotted structure. The parts will be cleaned and a new frame will be constructed. The new frame will be constructed of hardwood, most likely oak.
Now the hunt is on to find the right material to get the job done!
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/9126719413
By Guihan, on August 17th, 2011
Found in the woods of Gasoline Alley who knows how long its been sitting there. With all the wheels and metal hardware accounted for this cart will get a new wooden platform and some TLC to bring it back to life. These pieces make great coffee tables as well a functional heavy duty cart for the shop.
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/9039278379
By Guihan, on August 16th, 2011
100% Recycled TV Stand, top came from a vintage piano and the base is made from old restaurant dividers. Only five of these tables to be made!
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/9007326146
By Guihan, on August 15th, 2011
100% Recycled TV Stand, top came from a vintage piano and the base is made from old restaurant dividers. Only five of these tables to be made!
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/8951560255
By Guihan, on August 11th, 2011
A few pair of side tables come together this week in the MWCG workshop.
Article source: http://www.metalwoodcommongood.com/post/8752689021
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