March 2015: The evolution of this kitchen remodel is slow, but has been worth all of the work. I started this project two years ago. If you can imagine, there was a defunct fireplace in that corner and I looked at every day for eight years before I decided to get rid of it. Last week, I passed the final inspection for building permits. I still haven't built the high counter, as I am still contemplating the design.November 2014: It's a bright autumn morning and I am looking forward to a full weekend of building. My first task is to finish trimming a set of windows in my kitchen, in order to prepare that wall for a high top counter. I will design the support system from stainless steel to match the 1920's chrome look in the kitchen. I can hardly wait to get to the creative part of this project! If anyone has any photos of stainless steel bar legs/posts or whatnot, I would appreciate some collaborative ideas.
Enjoy your weekend everyone, wherever you are.
-Sarah
This is where I started..
Status: April 2015
The high top counter is finished! The legs are a combination of 1" x 1/8" stainless steel bars. The bases are composed of 1/2" thick stainless steel brackets, which were scrapped from a glass-steel railing. And the top is a butcher block counter from IKEA.
I have a bit of a confession this project. I found that no matter how well clamped down the parts were, the heat from the welds caused havoc in my attempts to level the base feet. Those that are more patient than I, might have fussed with them until they were perfectly flat. Since I am not patient, nor a perfectionist, I cheated with a few felt pads to achieve levelness. If any one has a tip other than felt, send me a note. All in all, I think that it looks pretty good, and will serve the purpose that it was intended---as soon as I get a few bar stools.
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