When I use rosettes, I orient the grain horizontally so they visually tie into the head casing. This makes the jamb casings appear the be supporting a header (posts supporting a beam).
If the grain is uneven I put the tighter grain at the bottom of the rosette and the looser grain to the top. Visually the tighter grain is darker and looks heavier. I like to think of each rosette as a picture. Oriented this way they evoke an image of the earth below and sky above…it helps the visualization if you have a couple of drinks. ;o)
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Nice picture. What is the white between the trim and the door? Is it the frame or maybe the wall finish?
Mike
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I added an unstained, oak jamb extension, to bring the factory jamb flush with the DW. The wall studs are old rough sawn so I had to make a bunch of jamb extensions for this job.This is a nice old Victorian home that had been badly remuddled. I enjoy putting some of the character back.
Always enjoy your posts. Didn't you post recently about installing a commercial cabinet job? I am waiting for the cabinet guys to install some cool countertop/ reception area cabinets at a job we framed and rocked. All round walls, hopefully i'll post some pictures next month. Mike
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Yes sir. That was the "56 island cabinets thread" about a month ago.I would like to see your round walls job photos. I've framed a few curved walls and barrel vaults, but never rocked one.Here is that jewelry store:
Here is a photo from awhile back. Its all taped and painted now, awaiting the totem poles and cabinetry. Some of the cabinets are going to have pectriglyphs(sp) on them, also acid stained floors, should look real nice when done. Mike
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Neato!Do you use a drywall screwgun to fasten the steel studs to the track or an impact driver?
Either. We are supplied screwguns, but a lot of the guys have their own cordless guns for framing. I use a 12 volt Boch Impactor. The metal in the picture is 20guage track and 25 guage studs. Mike
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A follow up post. I went to the grand opening of the project. A Native American health center and low income housing combo in Oakland Ca. It is called The 7 Directions.
The 7 directions being north, south, east, west, up, down and the way one sees the world from within.
It was a great party, with opening prayers and a drum circle. Lots of non-profits put their heart into this one.
Here are some photos of the cabinets and the building in general.
The cabinets are laminate with the petroglyphs routed out and painted.
Mike
Small wheel turn by the fire and rod, big wheel turn by the grace of god.
Very, very nice!Looks like a great design and execution. I like the laminate with the petroglyphs.Thanks for the follow up.With new home construction tanking here (as most everywhere), I have been getting into more commercial stuff and that has been keeping me busy.I am doing a cell phone company showroom now. Here is a display I built last week and dropped off at the glass shop (small job compared to yours). Waiting for some slatwall, but it should wrap up by the end of the month. Making a laminate table and a some wall displays too.Keep up the good work,B
Nice cabinet. Just a reminder that I am just a drywall/ framing guy. The new the cabinets were going to be nice so Iwas looking forward to getting some pics. Mike
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"just a frame and drywall guy"You sure made a spectacular backdrop for the rest of the decor.The interest you take in the finished product surely makes you a good guy to follow for the cab and trim folks.I'm off to putz around in the shop,G'day,Bass
Nice job. Your attention to detail is a real credit to you.
My pet peeve with rosettes is when the chosen rosettes are too small for the trim and the trim ends up overlaping in the corners. This usually happens when someone goes for a victorian "look" but uses 2 1/4 trim.
Thanks...it is always in the details. I told someone yesterday that most of the subtle tricks I use are not obvious, but can enhance the look significantly. The viewer may not be able to say why they find the work pleasing to their eye (it is almost subliminal).On this job, the rosettes are 5-1/2" and the casing is 5-1/8". Victorian millwork has to be big. Go big, or go home! ;o)
Why not put one vertical & one horizontal - then you'll please everybody ;) Actually a helper of mine did that, was not so funny.
Looks nice Brian
Mike
Mike,I've done that myself...I'm not always paying attention.The last job like this I pocket screwed the back of the trim together. On this job, I used the biscuit joiner...It is faster I think.Sure has been dreary here, lately. Looking forward to some sunshine. Catching up on paperwork today...big trim and staircase job starting Monday, up on the bluff above Winona.Have a good one,Brian