Lumbering Behemoth

Dry-fitting the miter that joins two 12' x 15" x 2" tops. Notes to self for the new shop: 1. As many work surfaces as possible should be the same height. 2. Some of them should be mobile. 3. Doggedly maintain open floor space. #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #blackwalnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Twinsies. I guess I just made myself a couple of 2" thick, 15" x 12'6", black walnut boards. I'll get 'em trimmed up, sanded down, mitered off, perpendicular to each other, and bolted to some steel bases, and we'll have ourselves a nice, spacious place to enjoy our delicious coffee while life rushes by outside the HERE Building lobby... #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #blackwalnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Custom-designed, cherry and maple sewing machine table with built-in storage, built for a super cool kid in champaign. #sewing #sewingmachine #sewingmachinetable #sewingtable #workspace #fashiondesign #clothingdesign #fabricarts #woodworking #woodshop #cherry #maple #customfurniture #customtable #customcabinetry #specialtycarpentry #vintage #reclaimed #repurposed #design #interiordesign #moderndesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loftstyle #loft #lumberingbehemoth

A few weeks back, I was posting teasers of this top secret coffee table. It was my contribution to a blind trade with my buddy @notreallynoah . Noah is a server at Effingham's @firefly_grill and had plans to move to Colorado this fall. The walnut parts of this table are built using a leaf from the old Firefly Grill private dining room table. I figured he'd like to take a little piece of the place with him. #coffeetable #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #repurposed #salvage #upcycle #waterfalledge #customfurniture #customtable #walnut #maple #butcherblock #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #industrialdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth

Another photo (a couple days old) of the walnut paneling in the bulkhead and coffee counter at the HERE Building on Green St. in Champaign, IL. This isn't a great shot, but the place was a flurry of activity when I was finishing up my installations today, as all the contractors were preparing for the opening. I'll have to stop back in once it's open for some final photos. And also coffee. #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

A closer view of the horizontal tongue and groove walnut paneling we installed on the coffee counter in the HERE Building on Green Street in Champaign this morning. Walnut, y'all. Magical stuff. #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Not quite ready to take your coffee order, but the T&G walnut paneling is installed. 28" x 14'6" #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

What I learned today: If you have a truck, and there's a jobsite close by, it's totally cool to drive/park on the sidewalk. #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

One more shot of the walnut plank paneling going up on the bulkhead at what will be the coffee shop in the HERE Building in Champaign. @capn_popetastic snapped this shot while I custom-fit the pieces around the ductwork. (Are you looking at my bum?! Bum-looker. Cheeky-monkey.) #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Installing some vertical, tongue-and-groove walnut planks on the bulkhead wall above what will be the coffee counter at the HERE Building in Champaign, IL, in close proximity to the walnut service cabinet and wing walls that I put in last week-ish. Shaping up! #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Making some tees and some gees. #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Backsplash is attached to the 10' long walnut coffee-drinking counter for the HERE Building coffee shop in Champaign, IL. Ready for final sanding and finish, then to be mounted to some custom steel pedestals. 👊 #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #tablesaw #tablesawjigs #tablesawsleds #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Circles, y'all. They're so darn cute. #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #tablesaw #tablesawjigs #tablesawsleds #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Cutting some 2" thick, 12" diameter walnut cookies on the table saw. These will be built-in seating for the built-in coffee-drinking table at the coffee shop of the HERE Building on Green Street in Champaign. #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #tablesaw #tablesawjigs #tablesawsleds #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Ceiling, installed. Custom walnut cabinetry, being used as a workbench. Fortunately, it's built tough. #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth #champaign #champaignurbana #urbana #urbanachampaign #uiuc #universityofillinois #shampoobanana

Walnut as far the eye can see, y'all. Bar-height table top for the HERE Building coffee shop in Champaign. Glued-up, trimmed-down, epoxy-filled. Backsplash in process. Steel legs headed for the powdercoater. Stay tuned! #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #industrialdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth

Coming soon, for you coffee-holding pleasure. (Assuming that you're going to be drinking your coffee the HERE Building coffee shop in Champaign, IL. 15" X 10ish'. 2" thick. #woodworking #woodshop #customcabinetry #customfurniture #customtable #customcarpentry #walnut #interiordesign #moderndesign #ruggeddesign #rusticdesign #industrialdesign #modernindustrial #softindustrial #loft #coffeeshop #coffeeshopdesign #loftstyle #handmade #midcentury #midcenturymodern #lumberingbehemoth