CubbyChowder finally got a BMW 2002 - it's project time

[Dylanhat]

I ordered the Manimal motor and tranny mounts so I will let you know how they work out. The car will be done when its done. No reason to rush the process if you have another car. Does suck not driving a 02 though.....

[aeffertz]

Thanks everyone, I am just as bummed to see that it hasn't made as much progress as it should. I spoke with a friend of a friend who apparently is a body work master, and I am 99% set on pulling the trigger and having him finalize all the body work and have it ready for paint. We spoke a few weeks ago, and I'm hoping that we get the ball rolling within the next 2 months. He said it should only take him about a week. That would be HUGE motivation to finish this thing. I still plan on painting it myself, but don't have the time to finalize the body work, I want it to look good.

Andre, your '02 looks bitchin!

Exactly what I did with my car. Had been apart for 2+ years and was ready for finaly body work/paint. Started loosing motivation/time to work on it and put off working on it when I had the chance since sanding and sanding and sanding isn't fun. Decided to have someone else paint it for me and after getting it back in color reignited the flame!

[Steinke]

Just spend my morning reading the whole thread!!
Amazing work! Good stuff man!

[Gab87]

Nice choice the bmw 2002

Its going to be a great project

[dillon7]

dammit I get so excited when I see this thread bumped and then I see no updates

[BMW BRAD]

dammit I get so excited when I see this thread bumped and then I see no updates

^^^^ I feel the same way. I keep hopin'........ sounds like the ball might start rollin' again soon! ^^^^

[MrViicc]

actually read this thread over the passed two days and I am amazed. Take together every positive thing everyones said and thats exactly how I feel about your work. Amazing. Also very jealous of your shop!!!!

[joshg51]

I came for the table porn.

[CubbyChowder]

Thanks guys, I cannot wait to start updating this thread again with actual 2002 progress haha. Maybe I'll show you guys this since some of you are interested in my tables, this is a project I recently finished.

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

[dillon7]

I hope you're still making tables and other furniture when I graduate college and actually have money. I would love to deck my house out with all your creations. Looks great as always, man.

[Chasen88]

Very unique !

[CubbyChowder]

I hope you're still making tables and other furniture when I graduate college and actually have money. I would love to deck my house out with all your creations. Looks great as always, man.

Thanks dude, that's sort of what I'm pursuing so I hope to still be doing it for years to come. Even if it doesn't end up becoming my main thing, I'll always be building side projects.

Very unique !

Thank you

[stancefag]

That table is a masterpiece.

[244Brick]

Wow that's amazing

[jbginger]

Read through this whole thread, and I love it. Incredible work, truly inspiring!