I love stained glass. I have a collection of pieces that I have acquired

through the years- some modern, some antique. Our current remodeling project

on College Ave. in Palo Alto will feature a couple of custom pieces that will be

mounted into custom octagonal window sashes made in our shop. The house

presently has some beautiful units that are visible from the street and are

extremely eye-catching.

The new units will be installed in the upstairs bathrooms which each

have skylights as well. I'm looking forward to checking out how the sunlight

lights up the bathrooms over the course of the day. Our client is in the process

of selecting an artist for the glass-work.

 

Here are some Pictures of our current project - Stay tuned for updates.

Michael Meyer

CLICK HERE FOR THE COMPLETED PROJECT VIDEO

on our YouTube Channel

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE STILL PHOTOS IN OUR GALLERY

 

I just got back from taking the finished pictures and video walk through of a project that we completed for Fibre Arts Design Studio in the hills above Cupertino. I posted the Pictures to our Photo Gallery and posted the  video Walk through to our YouTube Channel . The Furniture consisted of 4 - Black Coffee tables with red lace wood tops, 1 - 16 foot black couch with leather upholstered front panel and grey cushions, 1 - black stereo cabinet with red lace wood inlay, a complete Bedroom set-to include: a platform bed with grey lacewood inlay on headboard, 3 black dresser/armoirs with grey lacewood inlay, and two floating 16" deep nightstands with drawers.

 

Also added was a black bar cabinet with 2 glass doors, 2 stainless steel doors, stemware holders, wine rack and a very interesting counter-top/sink combo. We enjoyed working with the designers at Fibre Arts Design Studio to create this truly unique ensemble of contemporary furniture pieces. For more pictures click here ... For Video Click Here

  

We would love to hear your feedback on our new blog ... just hit "comment " below, Thanks

Hope everyone has a great weekend

Patrick Miller - Project Manager

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My dad recently sent me my boyhood .22, an Ithaca Model 49 single-shot. The ejector was having problems and required taking the entire gun apart in order to fix it. Since it was all apart anyway, I decided to make some upgrades. The new stock is longer and shoulders lower than the original. I used a couple of nicely figured pieces of walnut that I found in the rack. I reshaped and polished the trigger, the lever and the front sight. It now fits me perfectly and feels great in the hand.

Michael Meyer

 

 

  Starting the process, Cleaning,  re-tooling & polishing        It was fun to restore this little piece of my past

Here is an easy way to make your own home made Wood Steamer/Bender.

The Parts you will need are :

1 - Wallpaper steamer ( got mine at Home Depot + or - $40 )

1 - 4 to 10 foot Length of Black PVC pipe with one threaded end and one Capped end

1- Hose bib ( To adjust the drainage )

 First - Drill a hole in the threaded cap to insert the end of the steamer hose

Then - Drill a hole in the capped end to thread in the hose bib

Then - Make a Horizontal stand to rest the PVC on

Then Fill the steamer with water and place the piece of wood to be bent into the PVC

install the threaded cap and turn the steamer on - when the steam starts flowing,

adjust  the hose bib to allow for drainage. That's all there is to it. Takes about  45 minutes

until wood is bendable. CLICK HERE to see a video of the final product

This is a great tool for any woodworker.

Patrick Miller - Project Manager

                   BEFORE                                                      DURING                                                AFTER

Our newest completed project just hit YouTube Click here to view

The project was to take an existing TV cabinet and re-configure it to accommodate a new LCD T.V. and add storage space in the process. Sorry there is no sound on this one.

We would appreciate any and all feedback, Thanks, Patrick

 

 

 

In response to Filomena from Belmont :

(Who commented on our newsletter post yesterday and asked about custom closets) :

Hello Filomena, yes we do also design and build custom closets to order. Here is a link to that section of our portfolio on our website: Custom Closets There you will find just a few of the closets that we have completed for clients in the past.

Please keep in mind that with our company there are no limitations, we can build your closet to fit all of your needs. If you would like to schedule a free in-home consultation just give me a call at (650) 960-3447 and ask for Patrick. We look forward to working with you on your project.

Patrick Miller - Project Manager

Hello friends -
Hope this latest issue of The Blueprint  finds you well and enjoying the buildup to the winter holidays! We're busy in the shop this time of year wrapping up projects and making plans for the New Year, and wanted to bring you updates from some of our latest remodels and custom furniture projects. Click Here  to read this months issue of  " The Blueprint ", our company newsletter.

 

Patrick Miller

Project Manager

 

My first project, some years back, when I closed my own cabinet shop and joined the MMFWW team was a home renovation in Palo Alto.

 

I remember being very exited to work with such a skilled group of

craftsmen and having the ability to learn more about my trade from

my co-workers as well as having the opportunity to fine tune my craft.

 

Here is a quick walk through of the first project that I was able to work on.

Click here for short 3 min video of the project that shows the upstairs

staircase that I completed, Bookcase/Hidden door, that was built by me and

designed by Seth, our shop foreman, and the entire downstairs project that

included Redwood T&G wainscot , Redwood beams, Redwood Entertainment Center that I designed and built into the wall, Redwood Bookcases built around the couch section and all of the redwood for this project came from fallen tree's that endured the Big Sur Fires that happened back in 2008. For more pictures of this project click here.

 

We hope you like our new woodworking blog and stop in and say hi occasionally when you have a chance :-)

Patrick Miller - Project Manager

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