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$900 for the hardware???
That’s high class Bently. It does look neat.

About that 1000 bottles… Don’t finish it all

Good luck!

Thanks Lan.
I’m getting the (little) cheaper Supreme Steel System @ 684.00
I originally had 600.00 in the bid and was going to use the DIY kit.(389.00)
I later changed my mind, (after bidding the job), so I wont make any mark up on it.
I did add 150.00 for the upgrade to the extended leg, so I’m covered up to 750.00.

Headed out to dazzle my new client…..here is the pic of the build for him.

Looks to be some good quality hardware there, and like you said, well worth the price considering the time and materials to do it yourself. Good luck on the wine room bid! Sounds awesome. In order to really capture the essence of a wine cellar, it is imperative that you sample some of said wine…you know…for creative enrichment.

I like the “creative enrichment” David -:)

Bently,

Heck, I wish I was closer so I could hang out at your shop as your apprentice.

The wine bar sounds awesome. I hope you post it here.

Thanks,
Huff, you crack me up, my apprentice….LOL
You could come out and be my “Business Director” though..

Wine room meeting went well, another unit to add to the bid. Went out with my laptop and went over the wine room and bar using Sketchup to show the client all the details. Client now has a positive understanding of the build and was very impressed. SU really helps sell the job!

Bently,

We can pretend we’re your rich clients by watching your build! LOL Thanks for the update.

L/W

Bently,

Do you do all your drawings with Sketchup or do you use other programs too?

Brian, Thanks, I’ll probably post it as a project (if I end up with the job) I never think I have it until the deposit is in my hand.

L/W, Thanks (If it makes it feel more real for you, you could send me the deposit) LOL

Huff, Sketchup is the only program I know.
I’m trying to get a rendering program for Sketchup, but I just haven’t taken the time to find and learn one. That’s my next computer goal.

Bently, I just started using Kerkythea, and it does a pretty good job. I’m no expert…I’ve only been playing with it for about a month, but even with basic settings, its a better visual than sketchup alone. The software is freeware, and there is a pretty large community where you can find different texture packs, and learn how to modify textures directly out of sketchup to give them a more realistic look. Take a look at this example:

With the right person behind the computer, it could look much better than what I did in just a couple minutes of playing.

Thanks David,
Totally makes a difference. The leather on the chair looks pretty real.
Understand you just did a quickie but still makes a big difference.
I’ll take a look at Kerkythea when I’m ready.
Thanks for the suggestion and for doing the sample.
I appreciate you taking the time for me.

No problem Bently. I also tried IrenderNXT for the free trial period. That one worked wonders without doing any tweaking. I just don’t do enough to justify the expense yet, but its another product to consider as well.

I really need to learn one of those programs. My friend that designed my office used AutoCAD and what a great resource. Having everything dimensioned in a complicated build makes it go much easier.