People often see our drawings and say “wow”!
But really the intent is not to impress, but rather to assist and problem solve your fabrication issues beforehand so that you can can focus on your task.
As a bespoke furniture maker, I used to build alot of doors. This is a particularly interesting example because it’s made almost entirely of bronze/brass and glass with the resulting weight of over 300lbs. and requiring electronic door operation with multi-point locking. To ensure straightness of parts and ease of finishing, the fabricator also specified that all connections were to be fastened and avoid brazing/welding.
Lastly, note the decorative filigree panels are hinged to enable opening for cleaning the glass. adding another layer of complexity.
Needless to say that this required lots of planning.
Being an experienced bespoke fabricator and installer, enables me to plan your project as much as possible so that when it reaches the shop floor, it can flow seamlessly from start to final finish.
The process starts with:
- An accurate MS Project generated estimate of cost and duration
- Field survey of site conditions
- Stage 1 drawings for approval
- Stage 2 drawings for fabrication (after approval of course!)
- Part drawings
- Installation & Coordination specific drawings
Then, whether in wood metal or stone, every part is 3D modelled, assembled and then deconstructed for templating or for CNC processing. Even moving parts are checked to ensure movement and debug clearances (similar to below).
So that come the end of the project you can say “wow, that was easier than we thought”.
Lastly, just a quick plug for my friend and fabricator Rich Corner at BluBlk LLC .
I highly recommend this man because he is a very dedicated, fair and knowledgable tradesman.
Rufus
Shoreline Parametrics
making your project(s)s flow smoother.
