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Eieio
August 25th, 2009, 09:09 PM
Ok everyone has that cool item they installed on a job. Double drawer dishwashers were big for awhile.

The pop up Exhaust fan was the killer one for 3 years, they always got a kick out of it.

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Leo G
August 25th, 2009, 09:13 PM
I made and installed a hidden audio system. It retracted into a paneled wall and was invisible.

http://fototime.com/02B8D0396F56AD3/conv.wmv
loneframer
August 25th, 2009, 09:25 PM
Installed the wall treatment, wineracks and trimwork on this "wine cellar"
ChrWright
August 25th, 2009, 09:26 PM
A salvaged window pediment:
http://wrightworks.net/images/124_2429.JPG
http://wrightworks.net/show2.jpg
Leo G
August 25th, 2009, 09:28 PM
Is it stone?
ChrWright
August 25th, 2009, 09:32 PM
It was very thin gauge metal...zinc I think?

We built a support frame from wood for it to wrap to (and support the hood and duct work), The sides are the same marble as the wall.
Leo G
August 25th, 2009, 09:35 PM
Cool, looks heavy. Must be light.
ChrWright
August 26th, 2009, 07:20 PM
Hardly weighed anything. The entry mirror to the right came from the same architectural salvage place, as did the island table base. The walnut top was new.

Hated that stove. It was an AGA (not the version which is on all the time). Had the tiniest oven compartments I've ever seen on a full size range/oven.
sparkydave
August 26th, 2009, 09:44 PM
Nice work, you guys. Very nice. No wonder the Paulmeister et al mope so much when you guys don't show up for a couple days. Y'all deserve to be proud.
Still exhibitionism though.
tomstruble
August 26th, 2009, 09:56 PM
Chris that is wild
how do you come up with that stuff?
ChrWright
August 26th, 2009, 10:01 PM
Can't take credit for the design on that one. It was for the same designer I work with on a lot of projects (probably the only reason I did it, as I hate show house projects--zero money and tons of headaches.)

He does mostly modern/transitional stuff. We've worked together almost 10 years now and we have a pretty good working relationship: he designs it, and I build it. :2thumbsup:
sparkydave
August 26th, 2009, 10:23 PM
I think that what the English Teacher/craftsman "David Pye" wrote many years ago holds true here. He said, "What the designer conceives of can only come to fruition through the skillful hands of the craftsman." not in quite those words.
his intent was, the designer can dream and the rare designer can make, but without the craftsman, the best of his dreams will be stillborn.
tomstruble
August 26th, 2009, 10:29 PM
agreed Dave
Chris's designer is lucky to have him doing the install
ChrWright
August 26th, 2009, 10:34 PM
Posted this to the wrong thread:

That kitchen was in a Decorators' Show House. Like most show house projects, I didn't make jack squat on it and did most of the work myself into the wee hours of the night.

I remember the project well because my oldest dog "DUKE" was just a pup then and I was taking him to work with me everyday because I couldn't bear the thought of him leaving him in a crate all day.

Coffered ceiling, same project:
http://wrightworks.net/images/124_2431.JPG
http://wrightworks.net/images/124_2446.JPG
http://wrightworks.net/images/124_2433.JPG
KitchenSync
August 27th, 2009, 01:36 AM
I think that what the English Teacher/craftsman "David Pye" wrote many years ago holds true here. He said, "What the designer conceives of can only come to fruition through the skillful hands of the craftsman." not in quite those words. His intent was, the designer can dream and the rare designer can make, but without the craftsman, the best of his dreams will be stillborn.

My father used to say, "The best craftsman can make the cheapest junk look look like a million bucks. The worst can make a million dollar item look like junk."

He was also the one that said, "Mistakes roll downhill. Don't make someone clean up after you."

He's been gone almost 2 years now: I sure miss his expertise.

Anyway, we've been doing the microwave drawers for awhile. They've been improved since this pic., and they may be too low for some, but no more microwave above the gas range is a decided improvement.

http://tinyurl.com/mcrlts
Mike(VA)
August 27th, 2009, 06:12 AM
Unless Sharp has improved theirs from a couple of years ago, I will never initiate the use of one. Very small compartment and the drawer jerks when it starts to open or close. Spills liquids when it does that. Neat concept, space saving, easy to get stuff in or out, but no thanks.
Eieio
August 27th, 2009, 06:30 AM
Unless Sharp has improved theirs from a couple of years ago, I will never initiate the use of one. Very small compartment and the drawer jerks when it starts to open or close. Spills liquids when it does that. Neat concept, space saving, easy to get stuff in or out, but no thanks.

I have the cooktop/microwave one in my house and love it. No problems with it and its 3 years old. I love it, nothing like microwaved Chinese food for breakfast.

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ChrWright
August 27th, 2009, 07:23 AM
This one opens and shuts very smooth--but I wonder about longevity and replacement. We all know appliances go bad. A 24" dishwasher is a 24" dishwasher (for the most part). When these go bad, I wonder if a same size unit will be available.

http://wrightworks.net/h136_3653.JPG
ChrWright
August 27th, 2009, 07:26 AM
Anyone used a 30" dishwasher?

I heard very bad things about them when the first came out. Are they even available anymore?
Eieio
August 27th, 2009, 07:28 AM
The sharps are very popular and sales went well.

I assume they will become standard issue soon. I suspect they will be cloned by other brands shortly like the double drawer dishwashers are.

5 years is the normal cycle before they get cloned so I would say another 1 1/2 years other brands will hit the market