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General Category => Brag Forum => Topic started by: Keefie on February 12, 2013, 02:05:17 pm

Title: Windmill clock
Post by: Keefie on February 12, 2013, 02:05:17 pm: I just started cutting a windmill clock today, all I managed to get cut were the blades and the centre hub for them.I'll post more as I get it done.
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Post by: phantom scroller on February 12, 2013, 03:54:22 pm: You've done a good job so far what patience, can't wait to see the finished piece.

Roly
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Post by: newfie on February 12, 2013, 04:00:51 pm: wow Keith thats great theres a lot of cuts in that.is it one piece?
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Post by: saggioculo on February 12, 2013, 04:53:48 pm: Really excellent!
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Post by: Keefie on February 12, 2013, 05:18:33 pm: Todd, there are 11 pieces there, 5 blades, 5 supports for the blades (going along the length of the blade in the centre) and the centre hub the blades slot into. If you look closely you can see the joints.
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Post by: Danny on February 12, 2013, 05:32:40 pm: Keith this project has started out GREAT. First feelings were I want to do it. Maybe.
I cannot wait to see your next picture and for sure the Grand Finale. You cutting of
the 11 parts is Outstanding. But I know your Good already.... Danny :+}
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Post by: chelcass on February 12, 2013, 05:57:35 pm: Beautiful Keith. What patiences. Eager to see it finished.
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Post by: jrpeteo on February 12, 2013, 07:30:50 pm: Very nice so far. How big will it be?
Pete
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Post by: DWSudekum on February 12, 2013, 08:59:43 pm: Looking forward to seeing the whole thing when it is completed.

DW
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Post by: ToverT on February 12, 2013, 11:01:37 pm: Wow!!! That is going to be a great piece! Looking forward to seeing it complete!!!

Tommy T
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Post by: wombatie on February 13, 2013, 04:27:55 am: Steady as it goes Keith and then there will be no tears.

Marg
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Post by: canadasgall on February 13, 2013, 05:09:14 am: you are off to a good start, can't wait to see the rest
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Post by: Russ C on February 13, 2013, 06:32:03 am: So far looks great. Looking forward to seeing it complete. :)
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Post by: woodtinkergary on February 13, 2013, 06:57:07 am: Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!! Wtg
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Post by: frankorona on February 13, 2013, 07:49:16 am: Amazing work, patience and dedication, looks beautiful, thanks for sharing
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Post by: Keefie on February 13, 2013, 08:21:10 am: If all goes well, then it will be 21" tall
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Post by: countryscroller on February 13, 2013, 08:25:21 am: Looks very good so far. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: newfie on February 13, 2013, 10:03:50 am: Quote from: Keefie on February 12, 2013, 05:18:33 pm
Todd, there are 11 pieces there, 5 blades, 5 supports for the blades (going along the length of the blade in the centre) and the centre hub the blades slot into. If you look closely you can see the joints.
ok see it now. i guess you can stack cut a few of the pieces at least.
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Post by: Keefie on February 13, 2013, 02:02:45 pm: Yep, I stacked the 5 blades together, was awkward cutting that thick, but I just let the #1 FD UR blades cut at their own speed without pushing too hard, was little slow, but didn't worry me as I cut slow anyway.
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Post by: Becky on February 13, 2013, 10:07:04 pm: Wow! If the blades are any indication, that is going to be a spectacular clock!
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Post by: smitty0312 on February 14, 2013, 09:45:26 am: Great piece, patience will be tested with this one, look forward to progress as you go.
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Post by: geneVG on February 15, 2013, 09:15:20 am: THat looks like the one I made a will back. I just sold it for a nice sum of money. It looks like you are doing a great job of it. Keep up the good work. The next one I make will have a motor in it to turn the wheel.

gene
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Post by: Al W on February 15, 2013, 10:16:22 am: Looking forward to the next photos.
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Post by: Keefie on February 18, 2013, 11:35:18 am: Well it's all cut out , I just slotted it together to take these pictures, it's not sanded or finished yet. Now I need your help, Five Blades or Four Blades??? Dad likes the 5 blades as does my daughter, but I think I prefer the 4 blades as does my girlfriend. I look forward to your opinions please before I glue it together.
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Post by: dgman on February 18, 2013, 11:42:41 am: Beautiful Keith! JMO, it looks more impressive with five blades. You cut five, you might as well use five!
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Post by: BigPete on February 18, 2013, 12:31:15 pm: I agree with Dan , the five blades look more impressive keith , good work !...Pete
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Post by: Keefie on February 18, 2013, 02:06:03 pm: Nice to see you back Pete, seems like ages since you been in here.
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Post by: me5269 on February 18, 2013, 02:17:21 pm: Beautiful clock. Looked at both half a dozen times, have to agree with Dan and Pete, 5 blades.
Nice work
Mike
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Post by: EIEIO on February 18, 2013, 02:55:51 pm: I prefer the 4-blade version. The 5-blade covers up the steeple and roof details.
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Post by: Keefie on February 18, 2013, 03:08:36 pm: EIEIO, the blades freely rotate so they can be positioned so they don't block the roof detail.
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Post by: Billy in Va on February 18, 2013, 03:38:42 pm: Keefie, like the 5 blades too. But you might remember who rules the rooster.

Nice work either way
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Post by: Graywolf on February 18, 2013, 04:12:13 pm: An outstanding job. I am starting to feel I might be able try something harder, but not that hard, maybe.
Great work.
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Post by: Retired Coastie on February 18, 2013, 04:48:56 pm: WOW! That is beautiful. Very nicely done and I cant wait to see it once the finish is applied.
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Post by: Becky on February 18, 2013, 09:06:56 pm: I did an image seach on windmills and I don't think I saw any with five blades. OTOH, it'd be a shame to pitch one when so much work is involved. If you want realism, go with four, if you want to show off your skills, go with all five!

Or there's another alternative. Use four and then make another clock. You'd only need to make three this time. If you don't know what to do with another clock, I can send you my address. :D
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Post by: Keefie on February 21, 2013, 01:53:20 pm: Well - She who must be obeyed won, I finished it and it has four blades (I'll keep spare blade for next one) As a point of interest the main body of it is stained with the "stink stain" wire wool and vinegar. Now I just need to find a price to put on it at my next sale. As always, opinions welcomed (Sorry about picture quality - as a photographer I make a good plumber lol)
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Post by: dgman on February 21, 2013, 03:47:09 pm: That's a beauty Keith! Came out great.
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Post by: EIEIO on February 21, 2013, 05:03:47 pm: Beautiful work. Even Doc Martin would approve.
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Post by: troy_curtis on February 21, 2013, 08:45:02 pm: That is great. What a beautiful clock. Thanks for showing it.
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Post by: Danny on February 22, 2013, 12:02:26 pm: Keith your finished clock is Beautiful. Like the 2 tone look. I was going to vote
FOUR BLADES. Price has to be High. Danny :+}
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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on February 22, 2013, 06:47:34 pm: You did a wonderful job on the clock Keith. Congratulations on the finished product