tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23570917095092599342024-02-06T21:29:20.761-08:00Zenbuilderriviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-18166238669787398492015-05-12T17:12:00.001-07:002015-05-12T17:13:25.211-07:00PermitsIf they made welfare as hard to get as a building permit, that would be good. I have been trying for a couple weeks to complete my permit for a bath remodel on my own property in San Pedro. Gosh they sure make it difficult.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16880125225484593545noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-32653351400010553252015-05-11T08:35:00.001-07:002015-05-11T08:57:42.557-07:00Beautiful Monday!Beautiful Monday!<br /><br />This is the best day of the week. A person has five full days to generate revenue and create positive energy to propel them into an interesting weekend. What makes a weekend interesting- one might ask? Doing fun,unusual, and intellectually stimulating activities I would say, like for instance writing a science fiction story or paddling your longboard far offshore to say hello to a Charcharius Charcharodon (white shark) How about trying to build a perpetual motion machine power by gravity waves?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyJo3f9aK5zd3881fnT2UQXc9f3KKd6_O2b8FJl9RHD_bHXlSwS4ecS8ACM5XqkaGvtazIUScts2UhobgzgmyGY4ux14197g19Lo2XN2p5C7NhFWZEnnrebCxOAnjN8k6AaAPsga3aTHP/s1600/IMG_0830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHyJo3f9aK5zd3881fnT2UQXc9f3KKd6_O2b8FJl9RHD_bHXlSwS4ecS8ACM5XqkaGvtazIUScts2UhobgzgmyGY4ux14197g19Lo2XN2p5C7NhFWZEnnrebCxOAnjN8k6AaAPsga3aTHP/s320/IMG_0830.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16880125225484593545noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-48928791090348749272013-04-05T07:15:00.003-07:002015-05-11T09:04:39.656-07:00working hardThis is a test post, blogger.com changed it's format, thus messing up my mojo- I'm trying to see if it works.<br /><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_c2FdGTF9D4B9XqWw5IoGXgDRnSqUPdKAwBBC5CDN0AdwMMd23TqCSmdmSPVdbjEMyyCepVTnmW8W43Sk8qLphzX_XQ8vZMGkIWohVLpHV6sGitMsEwpR5JiAse8EANc_hzZFaH77NiG/s1600/IMG_1040.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/workinghard_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align:left;">Ana Nuevo</p>riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-59130723105262701772013-03-11T13:42:00.001-07:002015-05-11T09:04:37.702-07:00butcher baby<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcZM0VaQ7iJg6Y1QBoF8tjgXd293LygfJWj8WwFh8AZuhenWzjEk3gjFpEWVezH1JZXLIw6dlRCF41cAxIsmbZ-2DHmsolT8Hheh222ZDOTf8vIgFli0wwSZPRiNaLnoQ8alGbL-8JUXU/s1600/IMG_1953.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/butcherbaby_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align:left;">Pretty cool custom showers we build this was from scratch after repairing a previous butchers job.<br />I like to fix things and make them better. I'd like to fix our country and make it better.</p>riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-75820371134530643572013-03-09T14:31:00.001-08:002013-03-09T14:31:45.461-08:00party timeThe bog is back, I'm back goddamit let's party people!riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-42069651656817203652013-03-09T14:28:00.001-08:002013-03-09T14:28:35.158-08:00Hey weiner heads!I'm back baby, did you miss me?riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-86599414258686305972013-02-17T20:34:00.001-08:002015-02-19T09:00:11.271-08:00I'm lostI tried to go on my blog but it was gone!riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-72267104999859282402012-08-08T07:55:00.001-07:002015-05-11T09:07:23.037-07:00<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi28TJSXkIE6r8KtIfyOSLC_spHIs5YuBaWfT6GAwqKl-LyWe0f-VT78YbmHYFzRzsbfUCB08Gs5iZtxBvsTTP3QmphzJCmZlBPRuWGwtrZNHFMkgcQMzK4NZsvUBWGtI-wFYCRRRG4glzQ/s1600/IMG_1254.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/unique1350490027_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align:left;">Here's an original artwork of mine- a tryptich if you will. I sure would love to run a large project again someday, untill then i will do small jobs and work on my art.</p>riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-2076976119464340622012-07-12T09:44:00.003-07:002015-05-11T09:07:22.100-07:00I luv tennis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xl9QaLX0lw2oEcW_SRRokqhzT0H7-Z6J-sFZuJgBv6sv3HhkvxMA_fH2UMZCVk01DM5t4zlV54VqhyLXEHmlUTDeOrZOC3L-HdNHQe_yU-pjvziDr0-VkBEuwJhL4ysaISOVJLXgOCyG/s1600/IMG_1964.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/iluvtennis_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xl9QaLX0lw2oEcW_SRRokqhzT0H7-Z6J-sFZuJgBv6sv3HhkvxMA_fH2UMZCVk01DM5t4zlV54VqhyLXEHmlUTDeOrZOC3L-HdNHQe_yU-pjvziDr0-VkBEuwJhL4ysaISOVJLXgOCyG/s1600/IMG_1964.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />I luv tennis, it's a great sport, and good exercise. Check out this world-class deck under construction in Palos Verdes Estates. I am involved in evwery aspect of it's construction. Sorry i can't blog more often, but then i would probably miss some tennis if I did.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-44618925372408238572012-06-28T18:08:00.000-07:002015-05-11T09:07:21.168-07:00double post<p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXOxGM2CYWg6vhBLKkEt-KN43qURYOWDAsB-6a2dZWQWVbSESQar6cK4qwVpPKCSbvfzQcpMa-jqOzqOB69Z9V_HdkeIO1ivPxjxLxIpVddYcPuc9CGriuAa84hm6A8fCeAMl3ONtgsKGW/s1600/IMG_1676.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/doublepost_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><br /></p><p style="text-align:left;">Sorry about the double post, here's something new - I have been busy!! I assure you. My computer has out-smarted me I give up!</p>riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-81620319084774326362012-06-22T10:17:00.003-07:002015-05-11T09:07:20.245-07:00summer blog<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzPwm_PTw8Zoa3EAynzQucxd7KuAjFeTn11C5K0P8ShaPj-zcqetR3m6DvNGrhEEXJtp9uUv9Pdbpcu56zJI1vNOnXGJ-Sa3CvSgA55FNoIxmoy3Lbiw2WY55pZfwB0q3m9gBdTQDtuTY/s1600/IMG_1828.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/summerblog_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAzPwm_PTw8Zoa3EAynzQucxd7KuAjFeTn11C5K0P8ShaPj-zcqetR3m6DvNGrhEEXJtp9uUv9Pdbpcu56zJI1vNOnXGJ-Sa3CvSgA55FNoIxmoy3Lbiw2WY55pZfwB0q3m9gBdTQDtuTY/s1600/IMG_1828.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Hey it's time to blog again! I haven't blogged in so long. I have been working super hard, playing three to four matches of tennis per week, surfing when the waves are good (rarely) and watching jeapordy with an ice cold beer in my hand (I.P.A.) I have done and am doing some really cool jobs. here's one of them. There are many more phot's and blogs to come.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-88739146327352892112012-04-05T08:12:00.002-07:002015-05-11T09:07:19.299-07:00transformation of stairs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZO8g71V4jN-uM2hjUi3cSG6AaRdUYOxYSSBHv8NmrXfB19FkzOckBIGuelZenmAeTrYWS1G9WX6ZGgvJtkkWaY1CVi3GNIzVBGr25nOdHPR6gxYPx7OV6SC6rkXaruDB54uLRYordng2U/s1600/IMG_1828.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/transformationofstairs_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZO8g71V4jN-uM2hjUi3cSG6AaRdUYOxYSSBHv8NmrXfB19FkzOckBIGuelZenmAeTrYWS1G9WX6ZGgvJtkkWaY1CVi3GNIzVBGr25nOdHPR6gxYPx7OV6SC6rkXaruDB54uLRYordng2U/s1600/IMG_1828.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />here is what the finished treads look like. They were sanded with a final 150 grit, then stained, and finally coated 4 times with high-traffic polyurethane- whalla!<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-88132720178508261992012-03-22T18:53:00.003-07:002015-05-11T09:07:18.164-07:00great art<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rhvJ7jTeghvwXXMZTX9n5hZhn8mkMju9YDQsrfcmy_RFj_gbdfYAWICJNvHbRfYONU_J5c_pp9-I1P4CpD23eMyL5_Di_LpD-5zlYWZ2-flERE9fcEIV4nlYKkYKNd3IO36b_PN_kuCu/s1600/IMG_1824.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/greatart_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rhvJ7jTeghvwXXMZTX9n5hZhn8mkMju9YDQsrfcmy_RFj_gbdfYAWICJNvHbRfYONU_J5c_pp9-I1P4CpD23eMyL5_Di_LpD-5zlYWZ2-flERE9fcEIV4nlYKkYKNd3IO36b_PN_kuCu/s1600/IMG_1824.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />The incomparable artist "Zelfad" has created a new work called " Transcendence"<br /><br /><br /><br />I don't normally post non-construction stuff but I just love this artist.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-23226464571244988752012-03-19T08:41:00.002-07:002015-05-11T09:07:16.627-07:00stairways<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskqT-1MOHxHwcY0aa4MXUl6VcZXsLlILzt_5yWMphwt_elH2puO_QXQG7I72l0vEoNvSlgCOSRe8xtGIJISmM_raN4lcMBGXK4uf2IeRSh4qhryN2OqOIHhDdNd19EloWx_TU9mbVjx3D/s1600/IMG_1819.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/stairways_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgskqT-1MOHxHwcY0aa4MXUl6VcZXsLlILzt_5yWMphwt_elH2puO_QXQG7I72l0vEoNvSlgCOSRe8xtGIJISmM_raN4lcMBGXK4uf2IeRSh4qhryN2OqOIHhDdNd19EloWx_TU9mbVjx3D/s1600/IMG_1819.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />working on a lovely stairway, changing it from drab carpet, to beautiful sustainable white oak treads and custom tile risers.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-75995834940159718632012-03-14T08:43:00.003-07:002015-05-11T09:07:15.390-07:00Construction Jihad!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKCWORccPNoHebxpBNKC_TsGh0-2kNGZC6yrRUmShw4qoMGFCVWInJgQ-I2jALNou5PheD6HhiJIFt_zxU7D6VHfjCAQ47AePeMaDngRbxxL5GKa4ceKDKw4tiG02tVdTK1PPYwLs0Rku/s1600/IMG_1791.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/constructionjihad_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKCWORccPNoHebxpBNKC_TsGh0-2kNGZC6yrRUmShw4qoMGFCVWInJgQ-I2jALNou5PheD6HhiJIFt_zxU7D6VHfjCAQ47AePeMaDngRbxxL5GKa4ceKDKw4tiG02tVdTK1PPYwLs0Rku/s1600/IMG_1791.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />I am a Jihadist! I will gladly sacrifice anything to do a job right. check out this new gate i recently built, it is sweet. Even though the customer didn't want to spend a bundle, I have no problem with putting an extra hour to make it nicer, at no additional cost.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-52352610767080919142012-03-12T17:44:00.002-07:002015-05-11T09:07:14.149-07:00Custom gates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT5n0ZO_6PKZ5R1iJ_jQZeCqEmW5z_46p6moHBPv5i1qyAGq7cztdNUghynDTpyliMemxCZUkHJB4ZsN1lu4F8dzuomQilwEGDqzl8jrpUAZGk73P2ogbRIxhVZOpMJSNOIcVPo5JXqxM/s1600/IMG_1787.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/customgates1687926652_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqT5n0ZO_6PKZ5R1iJ_jQZeCqEmW5z_46p6moHBPv5i1qyAGq7cztdNUghynDTpyliMemxCZUkHJB4ZsN1lu4F8dzuomQilwEGDqzl8jrpUAZGk73P2ogbRIxhVZOpMJSNOIcVPo5JXqxM/s1600/IMG_1787.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />I finished these one-of-a-kind gates, and between then and now I've even done more gates!these gates are awesome! YA Hoo!<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-80372392108084957962012-01-09T14:57:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:13.220-07:00bandsaw techniques<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakEBGMra8CnCL-7ipj325rrk4csMfbzN3BqGZvrIja5wArRuowCg1inQmy161kUoPnpl2GgddEsSea2-fBkgtruh3wBA5UV_OWlNl7ekBrHDhijh4Jgdn22F3yvfM6ZeDruQo67wKZal4/s1600/IMG_1742.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/bandsawtechniques_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakEBGMra8CnCL-7ipj325rrk4csMfbzN3BqGZvrIja5wArRuowCg1inQmy161kUoPnpl2GgddEsSea2-fBkgtruh3wBA5UV_OWlNl7ekBrHDhijh4Jgdn22F3yvfM6ZeDruQo67wKZal4/s1600/IMG_1742.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Cutting curves on bandsaws require steady hands and a smooth flow, and then you get a nice curve. Gate number 1 parts have been cut.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-48749746353377947462012-01-06T17:32:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:12.093-07:00deflection<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKNrmj2EMIGhZ0gZgwcegsYcE_BXXTXSXykYsrZGMU00h1m3_qitKiwYqTD2gRYSpMxGdoZPmZjcvlMgOJJ6VkB1fQKQ_eIdc4dJ6y147Je2dvc8nh51N1CbNvQf6qnHbwFW-fnVi2sl4/s1600/IMG_1738.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/deflection_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbKNrmj2EMIGhZ0gZgwcegsYcE_BXXTXSXykYsrZGMU00h1m3_qitKiwYqTD2gRYSpMxGdoZPmZjcvlMgOJJ6VkB1fQKQ_eIdc4dJ6y147Je2dvc8nh51N1CbNvQf6qnHbwFW-fnVi2sl4/s1600/IMG_1738.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />What is beam deflection? It's when a pressure is placed usually on the top of a beam somewhere near the middle span. This pressure over time becomes unbearable, and because wood is somewhat elastic it bends in response to the forces placed upon it. After a while if the pressure is so relentless, the beam may just snap, as the bottom do to the curvature of bending, is stressed the most. Look at this beam and you can clearly see what I mean.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-47814765870977750552012-01-02T18:48:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:11.038-07:00happy new year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNy3e7OoYCK8D23_fP1vprbSyKBFH2yJf0Yt4-eLeF7EqtdDJ4zxUFTyYtk-oxkmOZV8Zg3qGt1JCPw5bxVQ4gHEa2_AMer8Ia_dhCxmTMBCTVIB_2x-JbDF61lNFisj76MgouUuWwsche/s1600/IMG_1737.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/happynewyear1376710097_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNy3e7OoYCK8D23_fP1vprbSyKBFH2yJf0Yt4-eLeF7EqtdDJ4zxUFTyYtk-oxkmOZV8Zg3qGt1JCPw5bxVQ4gHEa2_AMer8Ia_dhCxmTMBCTVIB_2x-JbDF61lNFisj76MgouUuWwsche/s1600/IMG_1737.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />I know today is a holiday but being self- employed, I went ahead and did some work anyways. Here is a photo of the pre-primed gate jambs that I will be installing tomorrow. They are 3" by 3" by 48" long and are Western Red Cedar. I hope the masonry columns I'm installing them on are fully grouted.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-48971984105104573812011-12-23T16:49:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:09.804-07:00custom gates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOv1t3C8BjEX9jj3X3MxunLAJzpyTxDnyQR-nP7D94s55ZO35DRURN3DhQp2vzA0usDfmtxUGiPSRpagSm-p8sX1kFcpMtlQenpv1xWaO5yxxMFm1ukhO88hlZqyZ9UYP-nfSaASNdc6nJ/s1600/IMG_1722.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/customgates_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOv1t3C8BjEX9jj3X3MxunLAJzpyTxDnyQR-nP7D94s55ZO35DRURN3DhQp2vzA0usDfmtxUGiPSRpagSm-p8sX1kFcpMtlQenpv1xWaO5yxxMFm1ukhO88hlZqyZ9UYP-nfSaASNdc6nJ/s1600/IMG_1722.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Here is what 500.00 worth of Western Red Cedar looks like. It is clear, surfaced, and kiln-dried. I am building some custom gates with it. I also purchased some cool rustic hardware to go with the spanish style of house that these gates when finished, will belong to.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-90635212081631220902011-12-14T16:08:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:08.957-07:00cutting board<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZo0Ti8FNNXhoh-kzWShyphenhyphenrgdBCrATznHRux2WZfp0aF-LeoqWx3lnuOIwmj3QD_paApdAfCAwO4Rs9R7mTlanzSQz66237Z2PeQsPnJyVopnKYF10NMSju663dE3xtiCI6rFGkCiz_SZj/s1600/IMG_1721.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/cuttingboard_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZo0Ti8FNNXhoh-kzWShyphenhyphenrgdBCrATznHRux2WZfp0aF-LeoqWx3lnuOIwmj3QD_paApdAfCAwO4Rs9R7mTlanzSQz66237Z2PeQsPnJyVopnKYF10NMSju663dE3xtiCI6rFGkCiz_SZj/s1600/IMG_1721.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Look at this beautiful cutting board, completely handmade it is the only one like it in the world.<br /><br /><br /><br />Made by the multi- faceted artist " Zelfad" it is a gift to a tennis friend.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-58677439347753740472011-12-07T14:54:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:08.024-07:00Holiday gifts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB35omBoIChN62GfrJZ_RQOO39Gso2BMwzUypB9y_1ScqzqVoSxq52zKmgY1V_R8MT9Owppuli2Zirlf46ClCL2nPvJsQnzEBl2s-LpnkV_ihKMVVI-bgKqG2FxSiNXMjsav-AGpKQEozn/s1600/IMG_1716.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/holidaygifts_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB35omBoIChN62GfrJZ_RQOO39Gso2BMwzUypB9y_1ScqzqVoSxq52zKmgY1V_R8MT9Owppuli2Zirlf46ClCL2nPvJsQnzEBl2s-LpnkV_ihKMVVI-bgKqG2FxSiNXMjsav-AGpKQEozn/s1600/IMG_1716.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Here is a project I'm building in my spare time, it's a tennis themed cutting board! With wood inlays.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-36233115395803430352011-12-06T08:10:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:07.117-07:00headlamp<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLapBTq4QCZAojrG5BxwQ3QTtaAyqnQ1NcvgemR4Ace9BS_5Too0adTJ-flqf5hIE_nZoLbwAeYB64yohIehX0xREDTclLP0xfcBKOZQDO-iSTVJ6YIbrxz-w4MFVnfu2sAg_82AwPIkKS/s1600/IMG_1700.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/headlamp_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLapBTq4QCZAojrG5BxwQ3QTtaAyqnQ1NcvgemR4Ace9BS_5Too0adTJ-flqf5hIE_nZoLbwAeYB64yohIehX0xREDTclLP0xfcBKOZQDO-iSTVJ6YIbrxz-w4MFVnfu2sAg_82AwPIkKS/s1600/IMG_1700.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Hey man turn your lights off, turn your lights off.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2357091709509259934.post-25991608295487027902011-12-05T09:07:00.000-08:002015-05-11T09:07:06.179-07:00new job<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOTGR5iFZworHv4nXZFyxsvuoGnGUM1tK3ldA9ngmBfoecUmH9e_oNWTZPHHGo_8UKhTuwefWbTnuR4Xctrm-DBhQ9nuS1wi8F2zb5yzmCNPnnD4EuFd21yWPicUkJ3BWgsMBaBXrS_lA/s1600/IMG_1709.JPG" rel="self"><img class="imageStyle" alt="" src="http://www.rivierarichbuilders.com/blog_files/newjob_1.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOTGR5iFZworHv4nXZFyxsvuoGnGUM1tK3ldA9ngmBfoecUmH9e_oNWTZPHHGo_8UKhTuwefWbTnuR4Xctrm-DBhQ9nuS1wi8F2zb5yzmCNPnnD4EuFd21yWPicUkJ3BWgsMBaBXrS_lA/s1600/IMG_1709.JPG" rel="self"><br /></a><br /><br />Here's a look at a new job we are doing in beautiful Lomita, Ca. This is a custom bathroom addition. We have put the metal and building paper up, next is the "Hardi" siding. We papered this structure with standard Jumbo-Tex black paper, then put a layer of Typar over that, as is required when papering over plywood sheathing, U.B.C. code! Don't mess with it.<br />riviera richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09040196973104753361noreply@blogger.com1