AOS has a new toy...A CNC Plasma Cutter

Austin Outdoor Studio now has added cnc plasma cutting to our list of services. A cnc plasma cutter is kind of like a printer for metal. The machine is computer controlled and can cut sheets of steel 5'x8' up to 1/2" thick. You use a drawing package like Illustrator, Corel, or Autocad, and create the drawing file, then we convert the artwork into a file the machine can read. Load up the machine and watch it run. It's a little more complicated than that, but that's the general idea. A CNC Plasma is great for artwork, Signage(letters & numbers), Brackets and dimensional parts, as well as just about anything you can think of to cut out of steel, stainless, brass, copper, etc....
We are very excited about this new piece of equipment in our shop and can't wait to see what it will do for the items we make. Here's a little tribute to South Austin. This was cut out of scrap 1/4" steel in the shop.

From CNC PLAMSA CUTTER

We would also love to work with other businesses who need plasma cutting services. Please give us a call or email us for information.
Jonathan@austinoutdoorstudio.com
512 577 0988

The First Post This Year, Really???

With everything going on this year Austin Outdoor Studio has neglected it's poor little blog, well no more. So far this year we have built a ton of 4'x4' Square Gardening Tables, Steel Planters of Course, been to a couple shows like Le Garage Sale and The Austin Home Show, Developed some cool hand crafted house numbers, and have dove right back into the landscaping work. It seams Austin is still alive and kicking in all this doom and gloom of the economy. We have been fortunate for the clients that keep coming back, the new relationships we have formed, and the constant referrals we receive. I once again must say Thank You!
Here are some more pictures of some of our recent projects.

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

From Feb 2009

Railing and Steel Edging

Here are some of the finished pictures of the railing I posted earlier.

From Custom Work

From Custom Work

From Custom Work

Modern Steel Cube Planters 40% Off!!!

Right now we are offering three of our Metal Cube Planters from our online store at 40% off. We are still offering free shipping too. Now is the time to buy these cool little cubes! We only have a few made, but have the materials on hand to crank them out if need be. Please visit SteelPlanters.com

From New Planters

From New Planters

Austin Outdoor Studio isn't just for the Outdoors

Lately we have been working on several projects, both indoors and outdoors. Our services aren't just limited to Planters, Landscaping and outdoor furniture. We love working in your home (especially at this time of year:) Some of our projects have included a custom 40"x 96" steel dining room table, custom steel and glass floating shelves, Wrought Iron Handrail, Cabinet Pulls, a conference table, just to name a few. I'll post some pictures later. If you have a project, give us a call, I'd love to hear about it.

From Working Hard

From Working Hard

Our planters are now available on Google Sketchup!

Sketchup is a free program that allows you to create 3d renderings of just about everything. We use it to generate our models and wanted to make our products available there as well. They have a 3d warehouse where you can share and download models so everyone has access to them. We have uploaded all of our planters as a collection.
To access the renderings once you are in the program go to:

File > 3D Warehouse > Get Models
Then just do a search for "Steel Planters" and you
will surely find them.

From Sketchup Files

If you have not tried the program, give it a try
Download here
It might be a little frustrating at first, but go through the video tutorials. They will help.
Have fun!

What keeps you going?

This business has been a true passion for me and I am loving every minute of it. So far Austin Outdoor Studio has worked with some wonderful people, worked on many incredible homes, and gets to be a part of a wonderful community that truly supports local business. There are many things that keep me constantly moving forward. I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone I have worked with and let you know I truly appreciate your business and your help in making Austin Outdoor Studio what it is. Thank You!!!
Of course I have other motivations that keep me going and you know I can't refuse an opportunity to post pictures of the cutest little man I know, my son Parker. To my loving wife Kristin and the greatest son, Parker.
Thanks again everyone!!

From Custom Work

From Custom Work