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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/21/2009

I want a tiki bar. Have no idea what I'm doing. Gonna do it anyway. Should be a fun ride.

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Murph posted on 04/21/2009

That's the right attitude!
Good luck and keep the pics coming.

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/21/2009

On 2009-04-21 12:40, Murph wrote:
That's the right attitude!
Good luck and keep the pics coming.

Life is either an adventure, or nothing. Give me some splinters.

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Slacks Ferret posted on 04/21/2009

I'm in the exact same boat. I have no real idea what I'm doing, but I'm having a blast. I'll post some pics soon.

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/21/2009

On 2009-04-21 14:06, Slacks Ferret wrote:
I'm in the exact same boat. I have no real idea what I'm doing, but I'm having a blast. I'll post some pics soon.

Hey that gives me an idea! I'll build a boat around it too!!

That's sure to turn a few heads. :D

MPP
Mr. Pupu Pants posted on 04/21/2009

Hey Johnny, have fun!!!
For my basement room, I planned out what I want it too look like and am learning alot as I go. That's is most of the fun for me :)
John

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/22/2009

On 2009-04-21 15:17, Mr. Pupu Pants wrote:
Hey Johnny, have fun!!!
For my basement room, I planned out what I want it too look like and am learning alot as I go. That's is most of the fun for me :)
John

Cool. All my plans are in my head. Which my wife think's I've totally lost!!

MPP
Mr. Pupu Pants posted on 04/22/2009

The good thing about it being in the basement is that my wife can pretend it's not even there until it's done. Although she's coming around now that she realizes I intend to finish it. :wink:

http://www.tikicentral.com/viewtopic.php?topic=28247&forum=18&102

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/22/2009

I think this is how you do it... Gotta use the duct tape too.

[ Edited by: Johnny Atomic 2009-04-22 08:36 ]

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/23/2009

Found some bamboo fencing at da Hoam Deep'o for 50 bucks...

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tikifarm posted on 04/23/2009

I didn't know one could find bamboo at Home Depot. Great find and a very nice looking bar so far.

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/23/2009

On 2009-04-23 10:24, tikifarm wrote:
I didn't know one could find bamboo at Home Depot. Great find and a very nice looking bar so far.

It's in the fencing area. 4'x 6' roll for $49.95

I cut it to fit and now have 100 little bamboo sticks. I think I'll make wind chimes with them.

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/24/2009

A little stain. And cut some holes for the roof. Found some big poles for the trim but it was a chore since most where split in places. What is up with that?


[ Edited by: Johnny Atomic 2009-04-24 09:59 ]

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littlegiles posted on 04/24/2009

It's looking great!

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/24/2009

On 2009-04-24 10:49, littlegiles wrote:
It's looking great!

Thanks! I'm pretty proud considering I have no idea what I'm doing. A lot like my life.

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Hau 'oli Tiki posted on 04/26/2009

Yea! Who needs plans?? Duct Tape can do ANYTHING!
Sweet!

[ Edited by: Hau 'oli Tiki 2009-04-26 10:19 ]

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/27/2009

Trying to build a roof. Color copied some images from some sites and varnished over them...

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dcman posted on 04/28/2009

I love the images varnished into the bar - always thought that was cool.

Good luck! keep up the good work!

dcman

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/29/2009

Okay here's most of the hard work. Gotta start on the lights and such...

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Murph posted on 04/29/2009

Lookin' good.

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leleliz posted on 04/29/2009

Doing a fine job on that bar guy!

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Beachbumz posted on 04/30/2009

Braddah, You have inspired me to build a bar!! Really nice job!! I don't have much room but out on the lanai there is a corner that one could fit..
Running inside to refill the mai tai tiki's is getting old...
Thanks for the pics..

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/30/2009

On 2009-04-29 18:06, beachbumz wrote:
Braddah, You have inspired me to build a bar!! Really nice job!! I don't have much room but out on the lanai there is a corner that one could fit..
Running inside to refill the mai tai tiki's is getting old...
Thanks for the pics..

Thanks! I have a postage stamp sized backyard but I didn't let it stop me. Of course my wife thinks I've completely lost my mind. But wives do that anyway.

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dcman posted on 04/30/2009

My wife too, but she felt better about it all when I made her a drink......

dcman

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Johnny Atomic posted on 05/01/2009

BBS
Beach Bum Scott posted on 06/14/2009

Nice job on that bar!!!! Hope that Uke's not just for show.....

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CheekyGirl posted on 06/15/2009

Nice...you made it look easy!

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Murph posted on 06/15/2009

Bar looks awesome!

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Trestiki posted on 06/15/2009

Did you level the ground in front of the bar...you wouldn't what anybody doing a header into the bar!!!!

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Johnny Atomic posted on 07/03/2009

On 2009-06-15 09:13, Trestiki wrote:
Did you level the ground in front of the bar...you wouldn't what anybody doing a header into the bar!!!!

Meh. It's not MY head.

JA
Johnny Atomic posted on 04/26/2017

Gonna get me a shed from Lowes and put my bar in it

JA
Johnny Atomic posted on 04/27/2017

The base

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/27/2017

Walls

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hang10tiki posted on 04/27/2017

Kool
How big will the space be?

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/27/2017

On 2017-04-27 12:33, hang10tiki wrote:
Kool
How big will the space be?

The shed is 8x12 so 100 sq ft inside. Will add a front deck maybe later.

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hiltiki posted on 04/28/2017

Whenever I see these sheds, I think about how it would be perfect to make a tiki hut of of them. If I didn't already have a hut this would be exactly what I would do. Keep us posted with progress pictures.

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Johnny Atomic posted on 04/28/2017

On 2017-04-27 23:05, hiltiki wrote:
Whenever I see these sheds, I think about how it would be perfect to make a tiki hut of of them. If I didn't already have a hut this would be exactly what I would do. Keep us posted with progress pictures.

There's a big trend now with converting sheds to "he sheds" or "she sheds." Kinda in the man cave genre.

In England they call them pub sheds.

JA
Johnny Atomic posted on 04/28/2017

Rafters

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Johnny Atomic posted on 05/01/2017

Finished outside before paiting

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Johnny Atomic posted on 05/04/2017

Inside work

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Johnny Atomic posted on 05/08/2017

Some roofing

[ Edited by: johnny atomic 2017-05-19 13:27 ]

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