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Design
A custom ArtStruct door in the design phase.
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Material Sourcing
A tree is selected for use.
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Material Sourcing
This Black Oak fell across a driveway and looked like good material for a door.
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Material Sourcing
Rough logs are brought away from the salvage site, in this case, the state capitol in Sacramento.
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Wood Milling
Once at mill site, the materials are positioned for milling.
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Wood Milling
Bandsaw mill in operation.
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Wood Milling
Some material requires a special slab mill.
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Wood Milling
Slab stock, in this case, a 100 year old Tulip Tree.
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Stockpile and Dry Lumber
The drying process is very important. Wood is stickered so air can pass through.
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Artistic Components
Glass color is added for the "Surfwood" door.
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Artistic Components
Working the hot glass.
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Artistic Components
A mold in the kiln is used for the "Botanical Gardens" door.
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Artistic Components
Bronze is hot and ready to pour.
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Parts are Machined and Fit
A curving section is glued together.
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Parts are Machined and Fit
An arch is built for the "Bainbridge Park" project.
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Parts are Machined and Fit
A chisel mortiser put to use for doorframe jointery.
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Parts are Machined and Fit
A table saw jig is used to create mechanically fit parts.
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Parts are Machined and Fit
All the parts are carefully fit together.
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Parts are Assembled and Glued
Internal parts are glued up for the "Cleone" door.
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Parts are Assembled and Glued
The "Botanical Gardens" door is glued together.
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Finish and Installation
Wood finish is professionally applied.
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Finish and Installation
The "Carmel Curves" door is installed.
