I wanted to build an L shaped outdoor bar with a 2 post pergola over the grill. I couldn't find any plans online that would fit the space I had, so I decided to build it myself with custom dimensions. The top bar is approx. 7'3" across, and 15" wide, while the distance from the right edge (next to the house) to the end of the bar is approx. 9'1".
I framed it with PT lumber and the 2 pergola posts are sitting on top of the pavers and supported internally within some of the framing studs. Since the pavers sit on top of concrete, I didn't feel the need to dig up the existing pavers and achor them in the ground.
I used hardiboard for the exterior and tiled the lower section of the bar.
For the actual high bar top, I wanted to do something unique, and found a 900 year old scrap slab of Cypress at a local lumber yard. One side was smooth, but underneath was gouged out from different saw cuts and very uneven. I screwed a piece of 3/4" PT plywood underneath and trimmed it with 1-1/2" Cypress. I stained the whole thing with a dark honey colored stain and put a generous amount of poly on it once it was dry. There are a few cracks and nicks on it, but once it was stained, it looked awesome.
Comments
Pam the Goatherd
Thu, 05/30/2013 - 12:17
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Medickep
Thu, 05/30/2013 - 12:54
Thank you
Thanks!!
spiceylg
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 05:16
Wow
I never heard of using wine barrels in this way! I love it. It came out fabulous!
Medickep
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 05:34
Thanks
Thanks you. People make a lot of stuff out of wine barrels. Chairs, stools, Tables, candle holders, and even serving platters!
Joni
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 06:57
Awesome!
This is awesome! Very cool design. It looks very comfortable! Thanks for the tip on the Australian timber oil; I never knew what would be the best finish for an outdoor piece.
Joni
Fri, 05/31/2013 - 07:03
Awesome!
This is awesome! Very cool design. It looks very comfortable! Thanks for the tip on the Australian timber oil; I never knew what would be the best finish for an outdoor piece.
Medickep
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 11:38
Thank you
It is very comfortable, especially with a glass of wine. I chose the finisher I did because I live in Oregon with a lot of rain!!
Why does everyone's post, including my own show up as duplicate?
Medickep
Sat, 06/01/2013 - 11:38
Thank you
It is very comfortable, especially with a glass of wine. I chose the finisher I did because I live in Oregon with a lot of rain!!
Why does everyone's post, including my own show up as duplicate?
acd4476
Sun, 07/21/2013 - 17:05
plans
Awesome chairs! Beginning to think I need to make some as well. Did you have plans for this project or follow a generic adirondack chair plan?
Medickep
Sun, 07/21/2013 - 19:45
Yes I did
I did have some plans, which made it easier. I didn't use them as designed i.e. tracing, and I also altered the plans some to my liking. I got the plans for 15$ from here: http://www.gcwoodworks.com/Wine-Barrel-Adirondack-Chair-Large.htm
taimeup1
Mon, 07/22/2013 - 05:29
Stunning!!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Medickep
Mon, 07/22/2013 - 07:34
Thanks!
Thank you very much!!