Mahogany practice- Outdoor shower

[PRIMEAUX]

Been a long time since I did any woodworking. Figure I would practice on an outdoor shower before tackling the boat.
Finished with Sikkens DSR.
Wasn't easy working between a barn and a split rail fence. What do you consider level?
Floor is floating on gravel with drainage beneath grade.
I'm pretty pleased, now just have to do the plumbing, cap the wall with a wide piece of mahogany, and a cleaning.

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jprimeaux/IMG_0304.jpg

http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jprimeaux/Shower2.jpg
http://i1010.photobucket.com/albums/af227/jprimeaux/Shower3.jpg

[Garret]

That's looking great!

I love outdoor showers & in fact, use mine just about year 'round. Yes, it looks funny running through the snow with nothing on but boots & a towel ;-) However, since freezing is a problem (here in VT & also where you are), I came up with a method that works really well - for me at least.

I put 2 freeze-proof sillcocks in the wall at the correct height for shower controls - one for hot & one for cold - about 10" apart. I got "fancy" & painted the knob on the hot one red. These are then connected to each other with copper pipe. In the center of the connecting pipe are 2 tees: one runs up to the showerhead & the other (sloped down a bit for better drainage) to a single faucet.

To take a shower, you close the faucet, turn on the sillcock valves & adjust to the temp you want. When done, turn off the sillcocks & open the faucet. Doing so lets the sillcocks & showerhead/pipe drain out - preventing any freezing. While you don't get a modern single level control, it does mean that you can use the shower year 'round & never have to worry about it freezing - or having to deal with draining pipes, etc. I've "tested" this to -30 F or maybe even a bit colder: no problems. I don't recommend taking an outdoor shower at that temp though....

If you're interested I could post a pic tomorrow (I'm not home now). I'll guess the whole setup cost about $60 or so to build.