My '73 Roundie Revival [BMW 2002]

[CubbyChowder]

Ughhhh, just finished reading this thread. I feel like the day I finished reading Lonesome Dove...seemed so thick when I started, but by the end I was wishing for another 1000 pages. I won't bore everyone with all that is obvious about how inspirational and refreshing it is to see someone mire themselves in the perfectionistic details of working with one's hands, but I will say that I am confident that regardless of what direction you end up going, and as evidenced by the legions you've converted on r3v (no easy task, to say the least), you are sure to have a following. Keep up the good work, and if you ever make it to New Orleans, you've got a beer waiting for you.

That means a lot to me, thank you very much

[rzerob]

Update?

[phreshkid]

Update?

[CubbyChowder]

Sorry dudes, no updates. Having a really hard time making ends meet lately and can barely afford to feed myself haha. I'm finding out how challenging self employment can be at times, but I know things will look up again. Been brainstorming ideas like crazy to get these custom roof racks going again, but it's proving to be pretty challenging. Not fully set on a design yet, but it's coming, I can feel it.

For the time being, the '02 will unfortunately remain on the back burner until I can support myself a little better. Thanks for checking in though!

[TENIUS]

Man! As many another follower here, I'm just in awe when I see your work and sense your attitude - I sincerely hope you'll find a way to make it through - your creativity with that furniture really ought to be something to go on, I totally agree with everyone else - I hope you can get the help you want to somehow get a business going - would crowdfunding be of interest in your case to get it up and running? http://www.nlcfa.org/entrepreneur-information.html - sorry if that's just a really stupid suggestion, but I feel like we just have to try and come up with something that will help you on your way to well deserved success! If for no other reason then just because we desperately neeeeed to see the result of your efforts with your beloved '02!! All the best of luck from way over here in Denmark!

[E30NJ]

Nice build. You can really weld and build furniture haha!!

[JCarp90]

I find myself coming back to your thread over and over again to look at the furniture. I don't know how to make it work, but I would be seriously interested in a few pieces when I buy a house this summer. Good luck man. I hope things turn around for you!

[CubbyChowder]

Man! As many another follower here, I'm just in awe when I see your work and sense your attitude - I sincerely hope you'll find a way to make it through - your creativity with that furniture really ought to be something to go on, I totally agree with everyone else - I hope you can get the help you want to somehow get a business going - would crowdfunding be of interest in your case to get it up and running? http://www.nlcfa.org/entrepreneur-information.html - sorry if that's just a really stupid suggestion, but I feel like we just have to try and come up with something that will help you on your way to well deserved success! If for no other reason then just because we desperately neeeeed to see the result of your efforts with your beloved '02!! All the best of luck from way over here in Denmark!

Ah man, thank you so much for all the kind words. I know I keep saying this, but it honestly means the world me to read comments like this about my work. I can't thank you enough for the support and suggestions, I am contemplating a possible crowd funding campaign through Kickstarter when I have all my stuff figured out, but we'll see what happens. The '02 will be finished one day!

Nice build. You can really weld and build furniture haha!!

Thanks man

I find myself coming back to your thread over and over again to look at the furniture. I don't know how to make it work, but I would be seriously interested in a few pieces when I buy a house this summer. Good luck man. I hope things turn around for you!

Thanks a lot dude, that would be awesome to work something out! I recently built another table and documented the process, I'll post it up here since some of you guys are interested in my furniture.

I came up with this table top design by sitting down with a pen and notepad, drawing a bunch of squares, and filling those squares with patterns. Eventually I started liking the pattern, and kept evolving it until I was happy with the overall flow of it. I did the same with the legs later by drawing a bunch of rectangles, and designing leg patterns until I like what I've drawn. I went through a ton of different variations before I chose the final design. It's a fun way to create something, and very rewarding when you're all finished.

My neighbor was throwing away a bunch of wood, and I asked if I could snag some of the 2" boards that he was throwing out. They had a cool aged/rustic patina to them and I thought I'd use them for this project, and preserve the aged, weathered look.

After some measuring, cutting and welding, I came up with the basic frame for the table top. Measures roughly 21"x21":



I then cut the wood to the right size and did a test fit. I always like to incorporate flush sitting wooden inlays, it's kind of my thing:



I added some lines, which reminded me of jail cell bars:



Here is a before and after of the "jail cell bars":



After smoothing the welds out, I started tossing around some ideas for the metal finish. I came up with this really busy texture which made it sparkly and shiny, it looked pretty cool but it didn't really feel right, especially with the rustic wood:



Then came the legs, from sketchbook to reality:




I decided to get the table frame powder coated. I wanted to try a "vein" finish that I had been eyeing for a few months, but had never seen in real life, only on a sample chip. I thought it'd be cool, so I went for it, and I'm really glad I did (even though it was a bit pricey at $85 since it's a two step process). I got it back today and am amazed with the results, the finish looks so cool in person. The rustic wood wasn't working for it, so I put my new-to-me jointer to use and cut through the aged wood down to the fresh stuff and finished it off with some boiled linseed oil. I popped the wood in, stood back and smiled at the finished product. Really happy with how it turned out:







What do you guys think? If you want to view my online portfolio, check it out at www.Behance.com/MikeyGaumann

[kts]

*CENSORED* That's sexy.

[BamaE30]

Hey nice work....

[delamaize]

that is sweet. good job man.

[jaywood]

How's the furniture making going? I've done a few custom welding projects on the side (craigslist find) but I have found it difficult to find anyone looking for custom furniture.


Oh and btw, nice 02. :p

[itskingsteelo]

oh sweet lawd baby jesus in your little tuxedo shirt please have mercy. the 02 is extremely sexy. as for your furniture, I would buy some for my own house if you ever got into selling it

[deutschman]

A disturbing trend is developing with all the nice 2002 builds on this forum. All but one have come to a screeching stop.

[phreshkid]

A disturbing trend is developing with all the nice 2002 builds on this forum. All but one have come to a screeching stop.

Don't worry man, I won't let you down!


But, my project is coming to something of a close. I've done all the major stuff, but depending on what route I take, I still have a bunch of things to do. For example, I can redo the interior with most parts that I already have.




Mikey: Get your shit together and work on this thing. If you need help, seduce me with food and beers and I'll spend a weekend up there.