Post #791651 by Sandbartender on Fri, Dec 7, 2018 5:29 PM

So as it happens, I sort of ordered rather a lot of tiki mugs over the last few weeks, about 35 of them, although 7 are still en route.

Needless to say, Mrs. Sandbartender wasn't overjoyed with the fact that the entire length of the bar top was now covered in mugs.
Something may have been said along the lines of "Sort some storage, or it would be a shame of one mug a day 'accidentally' fell off the bar." LOL.

Needless to say, shelving, and a fair bit of it, was in order.

Due to the nature of the walls in the lowest level where the bar is, the shelving is going to need brackets. LOTS of brackets (and it will need attaching to the ceiling as well, but we'll get there later)

Rather than some plain old brackets, I decided to do Moai brackets in rough cut cedar-

Initial profile pattern

Starting the rough shaping

Roughed out

I decided to go with a shou-sugi-ban finish (ala Witco).
Luckily, it's only 20*f out in the garage, so all that torch-work is keeping me warm :D

Everyone queued up and ready for a good charring.

Charred, pre-brushing

The whole crew after a good brushing

The shelves have been cut, front profile beaded, and they've been given a char, brush, and EVERYTHING has been given a first sealing coat, but it's too dark for me to get decent pix tonite.
More finish coats tomorrow, and hopefully shelf mounting on Sunday!

Now, it's off for a Zombie and a movie. I've worked up a powerful thirst over the last few days.

“The Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy also mentions alcohol. It says that the best drink in existence is the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, the effect of which is like having your brains smashed out with a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick.”

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