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Title: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 09, 2009, 11:03:54 PM
Okay it has been on the drawing boards long enough. Designed and redesigned and again redesigned. Eventually came with the right one. Now it is elbow grease time to put it together.

The metal chasis erected.
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC08643.jpg)

Getting the wood siddings and roof
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC08644-1.jpg)

Getting late in the evening and had to stop. Here it is standing up
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC08645.jpg)

We still have a bit of work to finish; a smoke stack on the right side of the roof, a shelf where the tower would sit on the right and the SURPRISE door. On Saturday, a special company will come to coat the whole MANSION with similar materila as you can see on the fence.

Stay tuned, I will be posting progress pics.


HR

Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: classicrockgriller on December 09, 2009, 11:09:55 PM
Dang Hady, That is fantastic looking!

So does Momma think you are crazy yet?

That is a kewl MANSION for your Bradley.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 09, 2009, 11:22:24 PM
CRG,

off course she does and wait until it is finished to see if she would be still married to me
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Oldman on December 10, 2009, 02:12:03 AM
Very Nice!
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Habanero Smoker on December 10, 2009, 02:26:38 AM
That does look great. You may have inspired me to build my cabinet, which has been in the works for 4 years. :)
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: car54 on December 10, 2009, 03:30:58 AM
HR,

That looks great. I am looking forward to see the finished product.

Brad
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 04:41:31 AM
Thanks Olds, Habs and car54.

Those pictures are just a start. I will be posting a few more this afternoon. I am so looking forward to have it finished. The company that will do the final coating will start Saturday and will finish in 3 - 4 days.

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: squirtthecat on December 10, 2009, 04:49:05 AM

Very nice!

The casters are a great idea..
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: oakville smoker on December 10, 2009, 05:46:28 AM
I like the way this looks
I am wondering if I could find something like this "stock" and then finish the outside of it and create a door
I think I will start checking some warehouse shelving distribution centres or something like this
I really like this, well done
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: KevinG on December 10, 2009, 05:51:42 AM
That's an excellent idea, putting it on wheels. I would have to go a little bigger on the wheels since I don't have any cement to roll it around on. Great looking project Hady!
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: NePaSmoKer on December 10, 2009, 06:24:21 AM
HR

Like the hillbillies say up here.

COOL BEANS

;D


nepas
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Tenpoint5 on December 10, 2009, 06:39:47 AM
COOL BEANS!!! ;D

That looks slicker than Snot on a porcelain doorknob!!!

Can't wait to see the finished mansion Hady.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: ronbeaux on December 10, 2009, 06:58:26 AM
That looks fantastic so far. Can't wait for the final pics and its first smoke.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Wildcat on December 10, 2009, 07:37:18 AM
Real nice!
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: begolf25 on December 10, 2009, 07:41:55 AM
Looks GREAT HR! Can't wait to see the finished product.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: KyNola on December 10, 2009, 08:28:00 AM
HOLY CRAP!!

Can't wait to see the finished product Hady.  The exterior finish is going to look great if it is going to be the same as your garden walls.

KyNola
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: BigJohnT on December 10, 2009, 09:05:23 AM
Like they say down in Arkansas

SWEEEET!

John
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: ArnieM on December 10, 2009, 09:13:56 AM
That looks really great Hady.  Now, if you get a fairly long (heavy duty) extension cord and harness up Zelda, your smoke house will respond to "Come!".  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 10:40:20 AM
Quote from: oakville smoker on December 10, 2009, 05:46:28 AM
I like the way this looks
I am wondering if I could find something like this "stock" and then finish the outside of it and create a door
I think I will start checking some warehouse shelving distribution centres or something like this
I really like this, well done

OS, I am holding off on "THE DOOR". It is a surprise that y'all will like.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 10:48:49 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 10, 2009, 04:49:05 AM

Very nice!

The casters are a great idea..

I would love to get the credit but it was the man in the second picture who suggest that.

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: BigFella on December 10, 2009, 10:52:09 AM
That looks sweet.  Will be interested in seeing how it all turns out.  I'm thinking of building one at the house we're getting ready to close on.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 10:53:31 AM
Quote from: KevinG on December 10, 2009, 05:51:42 AM
That's an excellent idea, putting it on wheels. I would have to go a little bigger on the wheels since I don't have any cement to roll it around on. Great looking project Hady!

Thanks Kevin. BTW, these casters are rated for 700 KGS / 1500 lbs.

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 10:56:21 AM
Quote from: NePaSmoKer on December 10, 2009, 06:24:21 AM
HR

Like the hillbillies say up here.

COOL BEANS

;D
nepas

Nepas, I have to admit...the original idea was inspired by your smoke house.


HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 11:00:06 AM
Quote from: Tenpoint5 on December 10, 2009, 06:39:47 AM
COOL BEANS!!! ;D

That looks slicker than Snot on a porcelain doorknob!!!

Chris, about a zillion years ago, I bought a book on old southern sayings. This one is on their top ten list.

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 11:04:44 AM
Quote from: ArnieM on December 10, 2009, 09:13:56 AM
That looks really great Hady.  Now, if you get a fairly long (heavy duty) extension cord and harness up Zelda, your smoke house will respond to "Come!".  ;D ;D ;D

LMAO  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: ArnieM on December 10, 2009, 11:29:43 AM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on December 10, 2009, 11:04:44 AM
Quote from: ArnieM on December 10, 2009, 09:13:56 AM
That looks really great Hady.  Now, if you get a fairly long (heavy duty) extension cord and harness up Zelda, your smoke house will respond to "Come!".  ;D ;D ;D

LMAO  ;D ;D ;D

Just don't say "Roll over".   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: OU812 on December 10, 2009, 03:24:48 PM
Thats going to be the talk of the neighborhood when you get it done.

Cant wait till you show us more picts, looks like that will house every thing including the kitchen sink.

Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: HawkeyeSmokes on December 10, 2009, 06:53:51 PM
Quote from: OU812 on December 10, 2009, 03:24:48 PM
Thats going to be the talk of the neighborhood when you get it done.

Cant wait till you show us more picts, looks like that will house every thing including the kitchen sink.



I wouldn't be surprised to see a sink in that bad boy.  ;D

Looking great HR and waiting for more pictures!
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 11, 2009, 03:03:30 AM
Quote from: HawkeyeSmokes on December 10, 2009, 06:53:51 PM
Quote from: OU812 on December 10, 2009, 03:24:48 PM
Thats going to be the talk of the neighborhood when you get it done.

Cant wait till you show us more picts, looks like that will house every thing including the kitchen sink.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a sink in that bad boy.  ;D
Looking great HR and waiting for more pictures!

A sink would have been a great addition. But weher that bad boy is going to sit is fat from water sources in the garden  :-\

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 11, 2009, 03:56:54 AM
Here are some more pictures

Lower shelf for storage. Middle shelf where the SG and the cold smoke adaptor will sit and the upper half shelf will be where the Bradley tower will call home. On the left side you can see the electrical switches for the lights (two one internal and one where the wire is sticking out from the top triangle) and the fan that sits right under the wooden chimeny on the top which shall also have a nice hood.
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC08652.jpg)

This is an internal shot for the fan and the neon light. The fan speed is controled by a switch to increase or decrease the speed.

(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac13/hopfull_romantic/DSC08651.jpg)

Now I have to wait for the guys tomorrow to start the coating and weatherproofing.

Hady
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: squirtthecat on December 11, 2009, 04:43:42 AM
Looks great, HR!

How cold does it get there in the winter?
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on December 11, 2009, 05:32:04 AM
Quote from: squirtthecat on December 11, 2009, 04:43:42 AM
Looks great, HR!

How cold does it get there in the winter?

Thanks STC. It does get down some here to the mid to upper 20s with snow and ice.

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Wildcat on December 11, 2009, 06:45:41 AM
It is getting more impressive with each step. Really looking good!
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: seemore on December 11, 2009, 12:20:58 PM
looks great HR
seemore
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Tenpoint5 on December 11, 2009, 12:32:35 PM
Looks like it is coming together rather nicely HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: hal4uk on December 11, 2009, 01:59:04 PM
That's slicker than bobby socks on a rooster!
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: oakville smoker on December 11, 2009, 03:00:05 PM
I am very very very jealous
Great job, can you make one for me ?
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: OU812 on December 11, 2009, 03:12:06 PM
Thats lookin good HR cant wait to see the next faze of construction.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Ka Honu on December 11, 2009, 03:59:50 PM
Quote from: oakville smoker on December 11, 2009, 03:00:05 PMGreat job, can you make one for me ?

I'm guessing that the airfare for on-site design and construction will make it a bit less cost-effective than you might hope.  But then again, it's Christmas and I'm nominally Jewish - what do I know?
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: dbrown1 on December 11, 2009, 05:29:58 PM
Like they say in Alaska, Crap it's cold out !!! hm guess that doesn't really apply here  ;D  ;D
That's looking good HR.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Tenpoint5 on December 11, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
Quote from: dbrown1 on December 11, 2009, 05:29:58 PM
Like they say in Alaska, Crap it's cold out !!! hm guess that doesn't really apply here  ;D  ;D
That's looking good HR.

Dbrown they don't say that up there until its 50-70 below and the inversion sets in. I remember.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: dbrown1 on December 21, 2009, 12:22:45 PM
LOL This is true !!  ;D
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: OU812 on December 21, 2009, 03:10:09 PM
HR you get that Mansion done yet?

I cant wait to see the finished  project.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: OU812 on May 24, 2011, 02:41:10 PM
Quote from: OU812 on December 21, 2009, 03:10:09 PM
HR you get that Mansion done yet?

I cant wait to see the finished  project.

Bump.  ;D
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: jiggerjams on May 25, 2011, 06:06:47 AM
Nice bump Curt. I never knew about this project. HR this looks so cool. Very interested to see the mansion finished.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on May 25, 2011, 07:10:53 AM
Quote from: OU812 on December 21, 2009, 03:10:09 PM
HR you get that Mansion done yet?

I cant wait to see the finished  project.
Quote from: jiggerjams on May 25, 2011, 06:06:47 AM
Nice bump Curt. I never knew about this project. HR this looks so cool. Very interested to see the mansion finished.

Guys it was finished then and I will look for the other pictures which were posted.

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on May 25, 2011, 07:19:19 AM
Okay guys here we go I found the finished MANSION pictures

http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=13359.0

HR
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: OU812 on May 25, 2011, 08:02:29 AM
Thanks, now I remember. Sometimes my thinker needs a little jump start every now and then.  ::)
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Wildcat on May 25, 2011, 10:32:40 AM
Nice Mansion Hady. It is good to see you posting again.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: jiggerjams on May 25, 2011, 12:01:09 PM
Very nice and thanks for finding the link.
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Mr Walleye on May 25, 2011, 06:10:57 PM
Hady

Thanks for digging that up. I don't recall seeing the finished product either. It looks fantastic!  8)

Great to see you back around the forums too!  ;)

Mike
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on May 25, 2011, 09:36:29 PM
Hi Mike and thanks. It is good to be back.

Hady
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: beefmann on May 26, 2011, 05:57:58 PM
looking  great need to get the  smoker in there though
Title: Re: Long since I promised to do it, finally it is here...The Bradley Mansion
Post by: Hopefull Romantic on May 27, 2011, 01:02:02 AM
Quote from: Hopefull Romantic on May 25, 2011, 07:19:19 AM
Okay guys here we go I found the finished MANSION pictures

http://forum.bradleysmoker.com/index.php?topic=13359.0

HR

Beefmann

it was finished and long since the smoker been residing there. Above is the link to the finished mansion.

HR