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Tiki / Surf Bar Yorkshire England. |
bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 |  Posted: 2011-09-09 4:08 pm Permalink
I started building my Tiki / Surf bar shortly after completing my first Tiki carving.
I've used strip LEDS under the bar lip and above the surfboard, these can be changed my remote control.
The bartop was created by merging images from surf magazines then varnishing them to the worktop. This was finished by wrapping the bartop in clear vinyl wrap.
Reed fencing was stapled to the front to give the tropical look.
I will be putting a shelf across the back wall so I can add my liquor stocks and the walls will be covered with surf / travel photos.
Thanks for checking out!
Building the frame.
Bar with the reed fencing.
Designing the bar top with surf images.
Design varnished.
Bartop attached.
Testing the lights.
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VampiressRN
Grand Member (7 years) 
Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5506
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2011-09-11 3:55 pm Permalink
Great start...love the surf theme. Just add Tikis and rum and you are good to go...have fun.
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newB24
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 06, 2011
Posts: 103
From: Southwest Ohio
| Posted: 2011-09-11 6:09 pm Permalink
That looks awesome! Is it really blue or is that just the effect?
nicely built bar!
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bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 | Posted: 2011-09-12 1:00 pm Permalink
Hi, I used 5050 RGB strip LEDs for the lighting. They are controlled by a remote control and I can change the colours from blue, green, red etc, 50 options including fade and flicker, really cool. The UV black light is great for highlighting the bar design. The blue colour is really vibrant and sets a great atmosphere.
Once I've put the shelf in across the back, I plan on getting a nice selection of bottles including tiki mugs, carvings etc.
I'll post again as I progress.
Cheers for checking out.
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forgotten tikiman
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 18, 2011
Posts: 449
From: Forgotten Tiki Room. Pismo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2012-01-05 10:35 pm Permalink
This is cool!!! Great idea to put those surf pics on the bar top. I like that surfboard mounted on top with the blacklight. Lighting is killer too. All great ideas. Good work. Check out my forgotten tiki room if you get a chace and let me know what you think. Aloha!!!!!
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simplydlacruz
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Feb 05, 2012
Posts: 35 | Posted: 2012-02-10 09:13 am Permalink
That is so cool. I love the hidden bar entry. sweet!
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big-daddy
Tiki Centralite
Joined: May 05, 2011
Posts: 11 | Posted: 2012-02-10 12:56 pm Permalink
This is cool - you do clean work.
The lighting really compliments it.
That hidden door is cool - how do ya find it when yer loaded... hop over?
Best,
Big D
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bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 | Posted: 2012-03-04 11:31 am Permalink
Cheers guys! If I get too loaded I just stay behind the bar and see the night out. Always interesting liquor to keep me occupied.
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richie6
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Apr 06, 2011
Posts: 40
From: Glen Burnie, MD
| Posted: 2012-03-04 6:24 pm Permalink
Where did you find the LED's?
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bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 | Posted: 2012-03-05 1:08 pm Permalink
5050 RGB LEDs with remote control. See link:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5M-5050-RGB-SMD-LED-Strip-150-Leds-44Key-IR-Remote-Controller-/170769325208?pt=UK_HomeGarden_Lighting_Lamps_Lighting_SM&hash=item27c2a51c98
Cheers
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Kon-Hemsby
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 17, 2003
Posts: 1261
From: Andover, England
| Posted: 2012-03-09 04:54 am Permalink
Good find on the LED lights.
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bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 | Posted: 2012-08-05 07:00 am Permalink
Just finished 8 coconut cups for the bar.
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bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 | Posted: 2012-08-05 12:03 pm Permalink
I've added corner shelves for the rum etc. Tikis outside guarding the entrance.
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forgotten tikiman
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Aug 18, 2011
Posts: 449
From: Forgotten Tiki Room. Pismo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2012-08-05 5:13 pm Permalink
Looking good Bananamansl. 
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bananamansl
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 22, 2011
Posts: 44 | Posted: 2013-03-17 11:12 am Permalink
Routed Tiki Bar sign. 1M Length. Pine.
Routed with a 2mm bit.
Stained and varnished.
1cm debpth on lettering.
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