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September 2, 2010

Use Antler Lamps For Beautiful Mountain Interior Design

Filed under: Sun Mountain — Tags: Antler, Beautiful, Design, Interior, Mountain — everikan @ 9:48 pm

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Antler lamps are wonderful for enhancing western home decor. So much more than average home lighting, antler lamps add charm to your environment. If you have a mountain cabin or southwestern home, the rustic character of antlers with their unique shapes and variations in natural color will give your area the unique old west style you desire.

Ranch owners as well as those designing modern log homes have used antler lamps for years as the beautiful rustic lighting to complete their ranch style home design. Because of the natural shape of antler lamps and chandeliers there is a unique beauty in the antlers themselves that wonderfully goes along with any variety of ranch style furniture. There is something dynamic about antler lamps that combines all the elements and gives off a sophisticated country feel within the room. Antler lamps have a unique quality about them that easily enhances rustic beauty in any environment.

Antler lamps also go along with many other rustic elements in home interior design. In the Northern states or “north woods” antlers may be put on snow shoes and complimented with rawhide lamp shades to fashion beautiful wall sconces. The light colored wood and rawhide lacing of the snow shoe, along with the leather binding and pleasant glow of the rawhide shade, make it a wonderful harmony. Weather you prefer to adorn your antler lamp with rustic light rawhide shades or western style dark rawhide lampshades, the choice is yours and the result will be beautiful.

Smaller antler chandeliers are sometimes made from whitetail deer antlers while large chandeliers may have many tiers of huge elk antlers. Weather your area is large or small an antler chandelier will enhance western decor.

In Jackson Hole, WY the downtown is embellished with arches made from Elk antlers. It is certainly one of a kind and you can create the same rustic look with antler lamps. Small lamps can be made from whitetail deer antlers while large chandeliers may have tiers of elk antlers with rawhide lampshades. One of the most sought after lamps is made with moose antlers, recognizable with their broad dark palms and beautiful dark rawhide lamp shades.

Throughout the year, groups and associations like the Boy Scouts will search for the prized sheds. If you ever find antler sheds in the wild, it is a thrilling event. Antler lamps bring that same spirit in your home and can change your home’s atmosphere in a most exciting way.

Antlers are available in different qualities that are graded like rare coins. The best quality is awarded an “A” grade. The grading criteria, indirectly, has to do with the amount of time the sheds lie on the ground before found. The longer they are left on the ground, the more they lose their quality. Newer antler sheds will be a darker brown color. Sheds that are not discovered quickly will begin to fade in the sun until they are a chalky white. Another reason they loose their quality is because of chew marks from small rodents and stains from wet ground or moss.

There are also varying forms of making the antler lamps themselves. Some lamp makers simply glue the antlers together. Others may lash them together with rawhide thong for a western look. And some of the most appealing antler lamps may use a combination of glue, screws and lacing, with the holes sealed for a natural look. Better quality lamps will almost always use rawhide lamp shades.

Each antler is slightly varied than any other, so each antler lamp is a unique treasure and works wonderfully for rustic lighting. Try antler lamps with rawhide lamp shades in your home to create true rustic charm and to give it that warm, inviting look and feel that everybody loves.

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September 1, 2010

Photo Control iBookEndz – Docking station

Filed under: Bookendz — Tags: Control, Docking, iBookEndz, Station — everikan @ 4:40 pm

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CHEETAH MOUNTS LCD TV ARTICULATING ARM WALL MOUNT FOR 23-37″ DISPLAYS BLACK

Filed under: Chief Sanus — Tags: 2337, ARTICULATING, CHEETAH, DISPLAYS, MOUNTS — everikan @ 12:00 pm

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At first the mount looked like it couldn’t hold more then a few pounds. When I got the tv on the wall though, it looks pretty great.

I have a 32′ lg on my wall.
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Architectural Software – Auto Cad Software – What Are My Options?

Filed under: Sketchup — Tags: Architectural, Options, Software — everikan @ 2:05 am

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Architectural software comes in many different types, prices, features, and quality. I won’t talk about all of your options here, as there are literally dozens of different small, inexpensive programs available at your local software depot.

Instead, I will focus on the major players in the architectural software market for design professionals. This will also be useful for beginner designers…especially those who may want to share (or pass-on) their files to an architect or engineer without having compatibility issues.

Here are some of the most popular architectural software programs available, along with my comments, based on my 13 years of experience working with some of them. These programs are widely used in design firms all over the nation, but can also be used by everyday consumers, as well.

Microstation
Archicad
Chief Architect
SketchUp
AutoDesk Products, such as AutoCad, AutoCAD LT, Revit, VIZ, 3ds Max, AutoSketch, Maya, and other plugins and add-ons.
Below are some descriptions and comments about the list above…

Microstation

Many who are die-hard microstation users will quickly point out that it is a much more stable platform to work with, as opposed to the industry standard AutoCad. Many suggest that it is much easier to deal with, and that the programmers did many things much more intelligently in their architectural software design, as it relates to user experience.

One glaring problem is this…

Even IF microstation is a better program than AutoCAD, it’s still got some major flaws for the end user. The first and most critical flaw, is the fact that it only comprises about 5-10% of the architectural software market. Therefore, if the software is not COMPLETELY compatible in BOTH DIRECTIONS, this poses workflow problems for our design team…and yes, it has some serious compatibility issues with AutoCAD.

No matter how much Microstation users want to deny it, there ARE compatibility issus, especially if you use x-refs and images/OLE objects in your AutoCAD drawings. When someone opens your AutoCAD files in Microstation, often the x-ref’s become unviewable, and the user will then need to contact the architect to either “bind” his drawings into one drawing, or other similar method. OR, they will have to convert the drawings themselves. As an architect, this is not practical.

You can find more information about Bentley’s Microstation on their website at http://www.bentley.com.

Archicad

Archicad is more of an all-around 2d/3d application that is intended to provide a total project output, including modeling & rendering, as well as 2 dimensional construction documents. Changes made to the model are updated in all views, such as plans, elevations, 3d model, etc.

Archicad stores all the information about the building in a central database; changes made in one view are updated in all others, including floor plans, sections/elevations, 3D models and bills of material.

Although I do not personally have experience with Archicad, they are definitely making an impact in the architectural software industry, however still only occupying a very small percentage of the market. One thing I am not so sure about, is the single database file structure.

My concern is that I need to be able to delegate different responsibilities to different team members, and if only one person can be working on the file at a time, then this poses a major workflow problem. It is possible that Graphisoft (the makers of Archicad) has addressed this, you can find out more information about their product on their website at http://www.graphisoft.com.

Chief Architect

Chief Architect is one of the leading software products for residential design. Since my business is 99.9% commercial, I cannot speak to it’s effectiveness, but I do know they have marketed the product well. The graphics are limited, with respect to the more expensive competition, but it seems to provide a very acceptable output from that perspective.

I tried a demo about 12 years ago, and quickly realized it’s limitations in architectural software design for commercial projects, so I have not pursued it for our design purposes.

You can find more information here at their website… http://www.chiefarchitect.com.

SketchUp

SketchUp is becoming extremely popular and more well-known, especially now that Google has purchased the software rights. We use SketchUp often to convey design ideas to our clients, as well as within our design team.

It’s ease of use, and ability to quickly generate 3-dimensional representations of building design, make it a very useful piece of architectural software. It’s rendering capabilities are limited, compared to 3ds Max, but the price tag is proportional. SketchUp will not break your bank account, whereas 3ds Max is only affordable if you are really making some good money from your 3d modeling efforts

I highly recommend this product. You can get more information at http://www.sketchup.com.

AutoCAD

AutoCad, by AutoDesk, is the standard by which all CAD software programs are compared…not because it’s necessarily a better program, but because it occupies, by far, the greatest market-share for professionals than any other CAD software program available.

In fact, for the 13+ years that I’ve been using AutoCad (since version 10), only about 5% of our consultants or other design professionals have used anything other than AutoCad, or other AutoDesk products. You can find a link to a large selection of AutoDesk products at http://architecturalsoftware.jdlarchitects.com.

Now, of course, AutoDesk will tell you that this IS because their program is superior to the others. This may be the case, but you will get differing opinions from all sorts of designers, architects, and engineers. Many of the complaints, including my own, are that AutoCad is not very user-friendly. This is definitely the case.

The program is so powerful, that it could take someone decades to master it’s features. Often, it is so much easier to just use the features you know, than to keep digging into it’s vast feature sets…you could literally spend all of your time trying to learn all of the programs features, but you would never get any real work done.

That being said, I have used AutoCad for 13+ years now, and if it is used correctly, with the proper sheet setups and reference files, your workflow can be as efficient as with any architectural software product.

In Conclusion

In conclusion, even if there are debatable issues about architectural software quality and user-friendliness, it just doesn’t make sense to me, to use anything other than AutoDesk’s products. I may not be enthused about it, but I have to ensure that my workflow is efficient. The unnecessary hoops to jump through when using CAD software that only 5% of the world is utilizing, is not practical.

I want my file structure to be maintained on my consultant’s end, and since the design process requires back-and-forth transferring of files throughout the process (sometimes dozens or even hundreds of times on large projects), it is obviously an unacceptable solution if you have compatibility issues to deal with.

Yes, there are plenty of design teams fighting their way through this process, but the problem is that their upper management, on the average, are not savvy enough to current software applications to care about “how” their production happens…they just care that it gets done. What they don’t realize, is that if they implemented proper workflow usage of architectural software, they could save literally hundreds of man-hours on each job.

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August 31, 2010

Ski Resort Reviews – Sun Valley Ski Resort

Filed under: Sun Mountain — Tags: Resort, Reviews, Valley — everikan @ 7:58 am

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Are you ready for the ultimate ski vacation where you can escape crowded lift lines and ski on an amazing mountain? Sun Valley is the place to go. Day after day the sun shines on perfectly groomed ski runs and steep bowls. When the sun doesn’t stop shining, the skiing stays superb with Sun Valley’s state of the art snowmaking.

The Mountain

Sun Valley caters to everyone and operates two separate mountains, Bald Mountain and Dollar Mountain. On Bald Mountain, 65 runs stretch 2054 acres with 3,400 vertical feet with terrain for beginner levels to those wanting to rip down the bowls. Dollar Mountain, with 10 runs of gentle terrain, caters to beginners and intermediates.

Superpipe and Terrain Park

Bald Mountain features a world class Super Pipe 425 feet in length, 40 feet wide, with walls 18 feet high. Dollar Mountain boasts a terrain park plus a progression park with a feature park to try with your family.

Ski School

Sun Valley’s ski school specializes in handpicking instructors to best fit each lesson and student. Lessons are held at either Bald Mountain or Dollar Mountain depending on the student’s skill level. Dollar Mountain is most likely the best teaching mountain anywhere with a stunning log day lodge where one side caters to children participating in the ski school and the other side offers delicious casual entrees in a beautiful dining room with views overlooking all the runs on the mountain.

Dining on the Mountain

Take a lunch break or après ski at the award winning gorgeous day lodges on the mountain where the views overlooking the mountains are spectacular and the food is exceptional.

Nordic Ski & Snowshoe

The new Sun Valley Nordic & Snowshoe Center compliments the perfectly groomed 40km of cross-country skiing. Take a ski break and enjoy the beautiful terrain in Sun Valley on snowshoe trails.

Dollar Tubing Hill

Get together with family and friends and have a blast on the Tubing Hill on Dollar Mountain.

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August 30, 2010

Shop Design – Space Saving Solutions For a Small Work Area

Filed under: Sketchup — Tags: Design, Saving, Solutions — everikan @ 1:45 pm

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Every woodworker has nightmares of bad shops: windowless basements, low ceilings, cold floor, poor lighting and water. However, that is not my point. My point is that when I moved into a house with a one-car garage, 11 ft. wide and 19 ft. long, I wondered how I would fit a shop into such a tight space. Typically, a woodworking shop starts in a corner of the garage or basement. Over time, you add tools, develop new skills, build larger pieces, and change the layout. Then at some point, you may need to completely rethink and overhaul your existing space. There are four steps to accomplish this task: Graph It, Map It, Condense it, Enjoy It.

1. Graph It

The goals of any woodworker should be to

*Plan out the space on paper first.

*Aim for efficiency and functionality.

*Think about noise and comfort.

Often the most important considerations are saving space and laying out your tools for an efficient workflow. You can use a modeling program on your computer such as Google’s SketchUp or use graph paper with a 1/4-inch grid. A 1/2-inch equals 1 inch format seems to work well. Measure the larger tools first. Arrange them on graph paper to create paper cut outs to be used as a plan view of your shop. Take the time to work out the most efficient placement of benches, cabinets, and machines, taking into account in-feed and out-feed zones as well as dust collection. The benefit of doing this exercise is that you can plan where you will place electrical outlets, soundproofing, insulation, or heating/cooling items.

2.Mapping out the territory

In a small shop, moving wood is easier than moving machines. For example, create adjacent, sequential zones for lumber storage, rough/finish cutting, sanding, assembly, and staining. Start out with paper cut outs, drawn to scale, of all large equipment.

Fitting the major machines such as tablesaw, jointer, planer, bandsaw, router table, drill press and chopsaw into a small room can create problems. As in most shops, large stationary tools demand the most space, so the tablesaw seems a good place to start. Rest large tools on mobile bases. I also kept an eye on the horizontal arrangement of tools and workstations, making sure that the outfeed from certain tools, like my tablesaw, could rest on the chopsaw table. This arrangement takes care of major stationary tools.

3.Condense It

Next, consolidate equipment to maximize space. For example, I placed the tabletop bandsaw and small drill press on the oversized base under my tablesaw. The chopsaw and scroll saw are housed on one moveable modular bench. Old cabinets became a workbench. Screws, bolts, dowels, and other small fasteners are effortless located. A tall vertical shelving unit was constructed to store equipment like my planner and hand held tools. The compact arrangement created an ample area to assemble larger pieces of furniture. As I had access to all sides of a piece, fitting, sanding, and staining were performed quicker.

To keep dust and other contaminates out, it is an ideal situation to have a separate room to apply stain, paint, or protective coatings. However, I do not have that option. Instead, I built a small room out of small ABS pipes covered with clear plastic. When not needed, it is easily taken apart and stored away.

4. Enjoy It

A good workshop should be simple and sensible, but designed with an eye toward efficiency. A sensible shop makes you work better and smarter. It is just the kind of place where I want to spend time planning, working, or unwinding.

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August 28, 2010

Star Fractals: Stars, Mosaics, and Animation in Google SketchUp 7 (GeomeTricks Fractal Patterns, Book 2)

Filed under: Sketchup — Tags: Animation, Fractal, Fractals, GeomeTricks, Google, Mosaics, Patterns, Sketchup, Stars — everikan @ 1:31 am

Star Fractals: Stars, Mosaics, and Animation in Google SketchUp 7 (GeomeTricks Fractal Patterns, Book 2) : The second book in the GeomeTricks Fractal Patterns series. You will start with simple stars, and make basic fractals from them. These stars are tiled to make colorful mosaics. And in the last chapter, the fractal-creating process will be animated. All geometry is created in Google SketchUp 7 – a free, easy-to-use 3D modeling application.

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August 26, 2010

Software Making – Some Valuable Knowledge About Software

Filed under: Sketchup — Tags: Knowledge, Making, Software, Valuable — everikan @ 9:33 am

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August 25, 2010

The Benefits of Enterprise Asset Management Software

Filed under: Sun Mountain — Tags: Benefits, Enterprise, Management, Software — everikan @ 4:58 pm

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For any industry that banks on the functionality of its assets, having them in proper working condition is primarily important. The term ‘industry’ is used collectively in this case to refer to a large enterprise that could be anything from a manufacturing company to a hospital. The workings of any and all equipment is expected to be flawless with every rising sun, and to achieve that, a little technological help is needed. It’s an aid called Enterprise Asset Management. Sometimes referred to as computerized asset management, enterprise asset management is a necessity when it comes to reducing the costs of asset ownership.

Software companies invest in making Enterprise Asset Management software for the simple reason that it is more effective than manual management. Keeping track of asset health is something that is best done using software since any abnormalities indicating deteriorating asset health are quickly and timely noted. It is this keeping of equipment in good running condition that ensures their reliability and safety- key factors in any facility. EAM software is what you would term as having a broad spectrum- the nature of its development means it can be used across departments, facilities and even locations. Between locations means shifting the network to an online platform to bridge the geographical gap that is created.

With the emphasis made on asset management, one would be tempted to think that EAM Software is limited to the aforementioned function. But truth is it does a lot more than that. Expectations banked on a CMMS system stretch far beyond the operations surrounding asset management. But the maintenance aspect is the most desired one. Subsidiary functions include risk management, strategic planning, creating work orders to better the efficiency and productivity of your staff.

The nature of business is really dynamic to say the least. This, in other words, means that growth is expected as the business covers and conquers new territory. It is the CMMS software that assumes the responsibility of better work scheduling, better allocation of resources, and improved financial planning to ensure that the new costs of business are met in the most intuitive way. Proper monitoring of assets is crucial at this point, since an increased work orders would mean demand for more output, and this is a likely trigger for a breakdown. Then again, there is the Maintenance Management Software to pick up on any irregularities so they can be addressed immediately.

The availability of EAM software has really changed the costs of doing business, and in a good way. Granted, the investment made on acquiring a CMMS system from a vendor, especially one meant for a large corporation or company, is a huge one indeed, but it is worth it. Over time, it does get to save you millions that you could have spent in replacing equipment because of a fault that went unnoticed.

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