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Backyard Tiki Hut - Deck finished! Pg. 3 |
TikiMike
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Dec 07, 2005
Posts: 38
From: Tucson, AZ
|  Posted: 2007-09-18 9:51 pm Permalink
Sorry about the time lapse... time flies when you're at your real job. Just a quick update on the faux boulders. I finally started the large waterfall in the back corner of the tiki hut. This is basically the same process as the smaller boulders except I constructed a metal lathe shape using metal construction studs for the framework. That bump-out on the front is where I ran 3" PVC tubing in order to provide access for the water tubing and the power for the underwater lights. There will be four large boulders making up the waterfall when it's done. Let's hope my next post doesn't take so long! 
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bamboo stu
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Joined: Sep 18, 2007
Posts: 126
From: Oakland, CA
| Posted: 2007-10-02 12:03 pm Permalink
Wow, professional looking work! This was exactly what I needed to see, I wasn't sure how to make standard fir dimensional lumber look good. Never thought of using a router for pattern carving.
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TikiMike
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Dec 07, 2005
Posts: 38
From: Tucson, AZ
| Posted: 2008-09-07 5:46 pm Permalink
Wow, it's been a while since I've posted pics of my backyard tiki hut (yet to be named). I have an excuse though, I've been working on one of these. Cole will be soon able to enjoy the fruits of my aching back!
So I finally got the deck built, and I sanded it all down today. I plan to stain and seal tomorrow if the weather looks good. I'll have more pics and details soon of the waterfall feature in the back corner.
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surfintiki
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Joined: Sep 30, 2004
Posts: 1566
From: S. Chatham, MA
| Posted: 2008-09-07 6:16 pm Permalink
Suuuuuure, it was all just a shameless plug, for a shot of the baby!! 
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VampiressRN
Grand Member (5 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5137
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2008-09-07 6:36 pm Permalink
Congrats on your little one and he is lucky to have such a talented Dad...the deck is awesome.
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TikiTres
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Joined: May 28, 2008
Posts: 263
From: Forney, TX
| Posted: 2008-09-08 08:30 am Permalink
I'm re-roofing my patio and incorporating an A-frame and thought I did a lot of oddball saw cuts last weekend, but it was nothing compared to your project! You don't hardly have two boards that are the same length! You've obviously got a LOT of time in on that. It looks great!
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TheBigT
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1183
From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2008-09-08 08:42 am Permalink
WOW! This is awesome. You've got some serious skills. The stone work looks so real! Thanks for posting!
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Tucson Tiki
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Joined: Jan 27, 2008
Posts: 199 | Posted: 2008-09-08 10:17 pm Permalink
Looks great. Would love to see it in person sometime.
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TikiMike
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Dec 07, 2005
Posts: 38
From: Tucson, AZ
| Posted: 2008-09-10 5:35 pm Permalink
Thanks for the positive comments!
Here is the deck with dark walnut stain and sealed with DEFY clear epoxy sealer
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hewey
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Joined: Sep 14, 2004
Posts: 4270
From: Sydney, Australia
| Posted: 2008-09-11 04:18 am Permalink
Looks great. Love the way the deck works around the rocks
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sasquatch
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Aug 29, 2007
Posts: 76
From: Newcastle, Australia
| Posted: 2008-09-11 07:18 am Permalink
... stunning! A great post thanks for sharing
[ This Message was edited by: sasquatch 2008-09-11 07:33 ]
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shampoovta
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 20, 2007
Posts: 99 | Posted: 2008-09-12 6:53 pm Permalink
Wow that is sweet. So meditative.
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sneakyjack
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Joined: May 25, 2004
Posts: 996
From: NYC Area
| Posted: 2008-09-12 7:51 pm Permalink
good times ahead!
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Tiki Trav
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Joined: Sep 25, 2006
Posts: 631
From: NSW Central Coast, Australia
| Posted: 2008-09-12 7:54 pm Permalink
NICE ROCK!
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tiki-smith
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Jun 14, 2008
Posts: 19
From: Los Angeles
| Posted: 2008-09-14 11:35 am Permalink
Wow! Simply incredible work! The 'stones' are truly amazing!
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