kepano
it started with the idea to make an omakase counter inside our house, because my wife and I love to cook for our friends in an intimate setting
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this project was much harder than all the other ones combined because it touched everything: electric, gas, plumbing, hvac, flooring, roofing
one benefit of a small house is being able to have maximum attention to detail
I think I'd go crazy trying to do this in a large house
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the biggest gamble was switching to a new battery-backed induction stove (Copper Charlie)
it took time to get used to, but it's grown on me — boils water faster than gas, no fumes, easier to clean
but I left all the hookups in case I want to switch back
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I love cooking with fire but I decided that's better done outside, using the grill or pizza oven
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Christian Tietze@kepano first time I hear about battery backed induction. Why did you pick that?
@ctietze assuming you mean rather than normal induction — 1. Works with your existing circuit. US runs on 110V so normally if you want induction you have to run a separate 220 circuit. These new battery backed ones can run on 110 and convert to DC. 2. Operates even if there is a power outage.
@kepano I didn't know about the 110V, that makes sense! Also pretty cool that such a device can provide enough power in battery mode for cooking meal(s). Imagine trying to do that with a classic electric stove that uses heating elements.
Alison Wilder@kepano looks amazing! I particularly love the lighting. Having a glowing kitchen in the background is <333
Luke Dorny 
@kepano The casework, grain, reveals, and lighting all add up to fantastically satisfying results, and I’m in love. Well done.
knuku@knuku Depends whether you want to do all the woodworking yourself or if you want to collaborate with a local carpenter. If the former, you can find local woodshops that have classes! Lots of great content on YouTube too.
@kepano oh I was under impression you made your furniture yourself from scratch, so I wonder what was your path? I really like the design of this one and the pieces you posted before (bed frame, bookshelves, etc), is it some particular style I can look into?
@knuku Well some pieces I made myself. I studied industrial design in school so I spent a lot of time in the wood shop.
If you want to look more into this style I would suggest looking into mid-century modernism and Japanese carpentry/joinery