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General Category => Brag Forum => Topic started by: cdrover(Clyde) on August 08, 2011, 03:50:03 pm
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Some time ago I posted some inquiries about the Eiffel Tower. I ordered the pattern from Wildwood Designs in the spring and have been sitting on it ever since. The pattern looked intimidation to say the least, 22.5 degree angles, 27 degree angles, exact cuts, miter cuts etc . Two weeks ago I decided this is it and I went into the workshop with the pattern under my arm. It was challenging, and frustrating at points and a lot of cutting. Toward the end the lower jaw of my Roibi gave out and I could only use #5 or heavier blades. But I was determined to see it through. Today I am proud to say it is done. The angles were the greatest challenge, it had it to be perfect, when the sides were fitted it should form a knife edge join. I am proud to say, I have knife edge corners. It is cut from 1/4 oak plywood. The next one will be 1/4 solid oak. I made it for a French teacher at my school and I plan to have it into her classroom before school starts in Sept. I have posted two pictures, one of my work and one from Wildwood Designs to compare to.
Moral of the story:
" When you believe in yourself, anything is possible"
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You have the patience of a saint! Great job on that. Thanks for sharing it with us.
DW
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Congratulations Clyde, That came out great!
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Great Job Clyde!! I wish I had your patience.
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wow! I'm amazed. well done.
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Stunning job! Wish I had the pattern lol.
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Great Job Clyde!! I wish I had your patience.
That sounds funny coming from you Al!
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Looks fantastic Clyde, I have always wanted to make one of these or the big clocks, but the angles scare me :o Did you use a disk sander to get the angles?
Your patience and determination will be rewarded when you see the look on the face of the teacher once she see's this.
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I was amazed at now easy this piece was, The angles were done on a belt sander. The one I have has a fence that can be set at different angles. A feature I discovered just last week. Ain't life grand! Thanks for all the comments, now I think I will look for a church to build ;)
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Very Impressive Clyde! I cant believe you did that in only two weeks, What is the actual height? Can't wait to see that church.
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Fantastic work Clyde. Thanks for sharing and giving the inspration
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I agree with everyone. Awesome job Clyde, it is beautiful. Thanks for sharing the picture and the story with us. :)
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Beautifully done.. Wow you have such patience.. Great work... Sheila in Tx
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wow Clyde thats an hell of a job thanks for posting
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Amazing!
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Wow Clyde so much patience, awesome work
Marg
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Amazing work, impressive, worthy of a true talent, thanks for sharing.
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For once in my life I am SPEECHLESS!
Only two weeks? It would take me that long just to get the shop cleared enough to tackle that one!
My sincere COMPLIMENTS!!!
~~~GrayBeard~~~
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Great work Clyde. Of course I like your finished product much better than Wildwoods ;)
Hawaiilad
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OH my goodness, how beautiful. Congrats on such a spectacular piece. I think you have motivated several of us to tackle such a project. Thanks for sharing.
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Nothing like success to bolster confidence! ;D ;D ;D ;D
The pine paneling and wood floors look like our cabin. ;D
Pretty aren't they?
On to the church. Looking forward to seeing it done.
Gabby
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Boys and Gals, It's not my blood pressure, I think you made me blush :-[ thanks for all the comments, The church may be a winter works project, but I won't be scared to start this time, now I know how easy it is going to be, :-\
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Great looking project Clyde.... A question was asked about how tall it is.
And what type of glue did you use? Did you use any clamps? Would Love to of seen a step by step picture album of how you made this wonderful project. I have always wanted to take on something like this, but like you mentioned....Being a lil scared. LOL Danny :+}
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Hey Danny, After seeing your work, You certainly have the skills to take on a project like this!
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THAT my friend is in the WOW factor
Jimbo
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Excellent jobe, you really have patience. Edward
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Wow that's amazing.
aubec
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Holy cow, great job, keep it up...
Bruce ;D
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Thanks again :-[ I appreciate all your comments. Danny I will post some pictures I took during the cutting and construction phases. I need to take time to organize the pictures and captions. That will be my next rainy day job. In answer to your other questions. I used Lapages yellow carpenters glue and hot glue to reinforce the legs from the inside, the piece is 40 inches high , I didn't use clamps but I used masking tape to hold joints together. I also cut jigs to fit the bottom of each section into to ensure tight fits. This is the first time I attempted a project of this scale, the ideas came to me after a lot of consideration and meditation on the task at hand. Thanks again,
Gabby, you must be refering to the background in the photo?? It is my rec room and the Tower is sitting on the pool table. Observant.